Waikato
Two motorcyclists dead in separate crashes
Two motorcyclists have been killed in separate crashes this afternoon.
'We're making history': Waikato begins Covid-19 vaccinations
Twenty-eight people received the first of their two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at a dedicated centre in Hamilton.
Ian the lettuce man
Ian Kerr grows a variety of lettuces and other greens on his Karapiro hydroponics operation, selling his produce at the Cambridge and Hamilton Farmers' Markets. He runs an accommodation business on… Audio
Memories from Colville
Les Ward's family arrived in the northern Coromandel Peninsula in the late 1890's having no idea of how challenging life on the land there would be - then and now. Audio
Memories from Colville
Les Ward's family arrived in the northern Coromandel Peninsula in the late 1890's having no idea of how challenging life on the land there would be - then and now.
AudioShould we be worried about new fault line discovered near Morrinsville?
Where cows were grazing last week, scientists are now poring over two trenches dug on farmland at Tatuanui near Morrinsville in the Waikato.
Testing station must pay $500,000 after customer fatally injured
A Hamilton vehicle testing station has been ordered to pay half a million dollars in fines and reparations.
Morrinsville farmer fined after starving 26 cows
The farmer was giving his cattle about only half of their daily feed requirements, according to the Ministry for Primary Industries.
Name suppression lapses for seven charged over Hamilton death
Name suppression has lapsed for seven people charged over the killing of a Hamilton man last year.
$8b investment plan for Waikato transport up for public consultation
The plan includes funding for walking and cycling tracks, increased road maintenance, road safety improvements and the new commuter train.
Pacific Aerospace financial problems described as 'tragic'
The financial problems facing Hamilton's aircraft manufacturer are being described as tragic.
Podcast | NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui | Episode 3
The war on Waikato reaches its climactic conclusion at the Battle of Ooraakau—but that's just the beginning of the struggle for Kiingitanga. Audio
NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
A new documentary with accompanying podcast casts fresh light on a campaign in the New Zealand Wars. NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui is the third part of a series produced for RNZ by Great Southern… Audio
Podcast | NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui | Episode 2
Governor George Grey launches his invasion of Waikato. Kiingitanga forces are heavily outnumbered and outgunned, but the invasion doesn't go smoothly for the British. Audio
Extended Interviews | NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
Extended interviews with tribal historians Rahui Papa, Tom Roa, Brad Totorewa, Mamae Takerei, and Kawhia Muraahi. Also, acclaimed historian Dr. Vincent O’Malley. Video
Documentary | NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui is the third compelling chapter in RNZ’s award-winning documentary project on the New Zealand Wars. Available to watch in 4K. Video
Podcast | NZ Wars - Stories of Tainui | Episode 1
Through the 1840s and '50s, Waikato Maaori had been close allies of Paakehaa settlers living in Auckland—so why did the war break out between the two factions in 1863? Audio
Hamilton to Auckland train service set for April
The Mayor of Hamilton, Paula Southgate, shares her thoughts on the new train service between Hamilton and Auckland. Audio
Councillor suspended due to angry and abusive behaviour
Fred Lichtwark has been suspended following an independent investigation into three complaints made against him in November.
New Hamilton to Auckland train service announced
A new Hamilton to Auckland passenger train service called Te Huia will start in early April.
