Waikato
OFI to build Tokoroa dairy plant for desserts, beverages, baked goods
The Singapore-based food ingredients company is planning to build a dairy processing plant in Tokoroa to combine with its other ingredients including cocoa, nuts and spices.
Man charged over Huntly caravan fire
A man has been arrested in relation to a fire in a caravan in Huntly that caused minor damage to surrounding buildings.
What life back at level 3 means
As the country, south of Auckland, prepares to move back into alert level three, we speak to a cafe and bakery in Hamilton about what the shift will mean for them. Jesse speaks to Luke Houghton of… Audio
Arrests made, drugs seized as police enforce lockdown travel restrictions
Police have made a number of arrests in Waikato after uncovering firearms, cash and drugs as officers carried out lockdown compliance vehicle stops.
Police find body in search for missing Cambridge woman
Cambridge police searching for 79-year-old Julie Guest have found a body in the Waikato River.
Coromandel Peninsula pharmacy urges flu jabs to free up space for Covid-19 vaccine
A pharmacy on the Coromandel Peninsula is calling on its community to get jabbed against the flu to make more space for Covid-19 vaccines.
Sleepyhead town: resource consents approved for factory
Resource consents have been granted for a foam factory to be built at Ōhinewai in North Waikato.
'Somehow we might have escaped' - Coromandel local on Covid-19 outbreak
The Coromandel community is cautiously optimistic it may have dodged a Covid-19 bullet - with widespread testing so far revealing no sign of the virus.
Kāwhia shelves hospitality during Covid-19 outbreak
Kāwhia residents have shelved their hospitality towards visitors and holiday homeowners during lockdown.
Dozens of charges laid in wake of long-running rubbish dump fire
A long-lasting underground fire at a Waikato rubbish dump has triggered charges that are heading to court.
Waikato River deteriorating, improvements will take time - report
The water quality of the Waikato River is still deteriorating despite many actions to improve it, a new report reveals.
North Waikato school changes name to better represent area's history
Being challenged early on in her role as the new principal of Mercer School caused Paula Faitala to learn and recognise the significance of the whenua the school is on, which has led to it changing…
Hamilton police impound four vehicles after operation targetting street racing
Hamilton police this morning impounded four vehicles as part of an operation targeting street racing and anti-social behaviour on the roads.
School board charged after death of student on trip
A Hamilton school board of trustees has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the death of a student on a school trip early last year.
Media ramp up angst over arming police
A year ago, a trial of armed police teams was scrapped with opponents adopting the slogan ‘Arms Down.’ One year on, some in the media are now amplifying calls for arming all officers after the death… Audio
Media ramp up angst over arming police
A year ago, a trial of armed police teams was scrapped with opponents adopting the slogan ‘Arms Down.’ One year on, some in the media are now amplifying calls for arming all officers after the death…
AudioPM: 'We need to maintain the momentum of the vaccine rollout'
The first segment of the two million people in group 4 are now eligible to receive their Pfizer doses, beginning with 60 to 64-year-olds, the government has confirmed.
Summer Series - Kidding Around
Wee newborns are popping out right, left and centre on James Hills' dairy goat farm. His farm sign says "Jebel 5, only the best for our goats." In Afrikaans Jebel means joyous and he says if you can't… Audio
Dairy farmer fined for removing tails from more than 500 cows
A Waitomo dairy farmer has been fined nearly $22,000 for removing dairy cows' tails.
Waikato's vaccination efforts set to accelerate with centre opening
Waikato's largest community Covid-19 vaccination centre will open on Tuesday with the capacity to vaccinate 1000 people per day.