Waikato
Covid-19 update: 60 new community cases reported in NZ today
The Ministry of Health has announced 60 new community cases of Covid-19 today - 56 in Auckland, three in Waikato and the one in Bay of Plenty announced last night.
Lockdown extensions causing 'economic carnage' - businesses
Extended lockdowns are crushing news for retailers and businesses as many battle for survival, and more government support is needed, industry figures say.
Two men facing murder charge after King Country dad's death appear in court
Two men accused of killing Te Kuiti man, Anthony Bell, in Ōtorohanga on Saturday night have appeared in court.
Two charged with murder over King Country dad's death after road rage incident
Two men have been charged with the murder of Te Kuiti man Anthony Takrouna Bell, after a road rage attack in the main street of Ōtorohanga on Saturday.
Man who died in Ōtorohanga fight was a father of six
A man who died following a fight on Ōtorohanga's main street on Saturday night was a father of six and is being described as well-respected and hardworking.
Man who died in Ōtorohanga incident named
The man who died after a fight on the main street of Ōtorohanga on Saturday night was a father of six.
Political commentators Jones & Morten - Covid spreads to Waikato
Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten talk to Kathryn about the Govenment's ongoing plans to deal with the Covid delta outbreak as two positive cases in Hamilton and Raglan see parts of Waikato move to… Audio
Isa Pearl Ritchie and the characters of The Seekers' Garden
A widow, a rock star, a would be novellist and her anxious teenage daughter - these are among the strangers that Isa Pearl Ritchie beings together in new novel, The Seekers' Garden. Different paths… Audio
Ōtorohanga homicide: Road rage blamed for 'incredibly violent' attack
Police say a homicide in Ōtorohanga appears to be the result of a road rage incident.
Homicide inquiry launched after man dies in Waikato township
A homicide investigation has been launched after a man in his 30s died on the main street of Ōtorohanga this evening.
'How the hell did he survive?': Locals' relief tinged with annoyance
There's been a bittersweet reaction to a King Country man and his three children walking out of the bush alive with many asking how could the situation have arisen.
Missing Marokopa family had been living in tent in dense bush
The missing King Country family that were found safe and well today had been living in a tent in dense bush, police have revealed this afternoon. Watch this afternoon's update from police here.
Thomas Phillips and his three children have been found alive and well
Thomas Phillips and his three children have been found alive and well after disappearing three weeks ago in Marokopa, Hamilton reporter Andrew McRae talks to Jesse about the development. Audio
Deputy mayor admits wrongdoing after 'racist' comments to councillor
The South Waikato deputy mayor admits he spoke in anger after accusing his fellow councillor of "following in the footsteps" of their German forebears.
Covid complications confuse the media
Worrying breaches of Auckland’s Level 4 border fired up the media this week - just as the Government prepared to green-light a risky shift to Level 3 in the supercity. Meanwhile the media also… Audio
Covid complications confuse the media
Worrying breaches of Auckland’s Level 4 border fired up the media this week - just as the Government prepared to green-light a risky shift to Level 3 in the supercity. Meanwhile the media also…
AudioMan charged after woman fatally injured at Hamilton property
A 57-year-old man has been charged after the fatal assault of a woman at a flat in Hamilton.
Women's rights leader dies at 90
The Waikato woman was notable for promoting the rights of women and for community service.
Covid-19: Not enough clarity about bespoke lockdown after it was announced - Hauraki Mayor
Hauraki district mayor Toby Adams told Morning Report it's frustrating to not have the information that locals need.
A special lockdown has been put in place in the area after a remand prisoner who… Audio
Covid-19: Fears virus may have spread to other north Waikato schools
News of two Covid-19 cases at Mangatangi School in northern Hauraki has put Kaiaua School just up the road on high alert.
Its principal Karlos Bosson already decided on Sunday night that his 27… Audio
