Waikato
Farming v Forestry - Friend or Foe
In a forest block near Tokoroa a 60-year-old tree is felled and turned into a cubic metre of wood. It will end up at the Mystery Creek Fieldays at the end of the year to give a visual representation…
Audio23 Years of Country Life - farewell to Carol Stiles
For 23 years, the warm, lively voice of Country Life presenter and producer Carol Stiles has been synonymous with RNZ's rural storytelling As she moves on from the job, Carol chats to Sally Round… Audio, Gallery
23 Years of Country Life - farewell to Carol Stiles
For 23 years, the warm, lively voice of Country Life presenter and producer Carol Stiles has been synonymous with RNZ's rural storytelling As she moves on from the job, Carol chats to Sally Round…
AudioNgāruawāhia tavern to be demolished after overnight fire
The Waipa Tavern in the Waikato town of Ngāruawāhia was so badly damaged by fire overnight that it will have to be demolished.
'The concern is for the welfare of the children': Dad urged to emerge from hiding
The Ōtorohanga mayor is urging Thomas Phillips to bring his children home and hand himself in. Audio
Kiingitanga representative joins Ombudsman's Māori Advisory Panel
Kiingitanga spokesman Ngira Simmonds has been appointed to the Pūhara Mana Tangata - the Ombudsman's Māori Advisory Panel.
Desperate mum pleads for safe return of missing Phillips children
The mother of the missing Phillips children says family members are beside themselves with worry and believe someone is helping her ex-husband. Audio
Police cordon off Hamilton roads to deal with suspicious package
The Defence Force has helped police dispose of a suspicious package found in Hamilton.
Two-car collision leaves one dead in Waikato
One person has died in a crash in Gordonton, Waikato, this evening.
Pasifika and Māori input on Waikato water health sought
A number of waterways around the Waikato are in poor health and officials are seeking input from Pasifika and Māori on water restoration.
Cambridge woman who died after tree fell on her named
A woman who died after a tree fell on her during a storm in Cambridge has been named.
Biodiversity and the city
Researchers from the University of Waikato are tackling the tricky question of how to restore native biodiversity in our urban areas. Audio
Biodiversity and the city
Researchers from the University of Waikato are tackling the tricky question of how to restore native biodiversity in our urban areas.
AudioOur Changing World – Restoring urban biodiversity
Researchers from the University of Waikato are tackling the tricky questions around restoring native biodiversity in our urban areas. Audio
South Waikato District rebrand to reflect diverse Pasifika community
South Waikato District Council is rebranding its region to attract more visitors and investors, and the refurbished identity is expected to reflect its Pasifika community.
Dust for dirt - Waikato dairy farmer digs to find moisture
Waikato dairy farmer Peter Le Heron estimates this year's drought has cost his farm $100k in lost milk production. Audio
Dust for dirt - Waikato dairy farmer digs to find moisture
Waikato dairy farmer Peter Le Heron estimates this year's drought has cost his farm $100k in lost milk production.
AudioWoman trapped under fallen tree in Cambridge dies
Police have confirmed the woman who was trapped under a tree in Cambridge has died in hospital.
'Mana whenua's inherent right to live and thrive on their ancestral whenua'
The development of a papakāinga in Whāingaroa Raglan is rapidly progressing, and is on track to be completed in seven years.
Māori participation in local democracy crucial
Increasing Māori participation in local democracy is the intention behind a "crucial" project, because Māori and young people are "disengaged and disenfranchised".
