Waikato
Conservationists sceptical about new Waihi open pit mine plan
Conservationists say a new open pit mine proposed for Waihi and a large expansion of gold mining operations are not a wise choice for New Zealand communities.
Drivers won't steer clear of toll roads - National
Drivers won't avoid toll roads in planned multi-billion transport package, National says.
National's $31b transport plan 'pricey but worth it' - Bishop
National's massive $31 billion plan to improve infrastructure in the upper half of the North Island is expensive but will "move the dial on congestion", says Infrastructure and Transport spokesperson… Audio
Wild weather closes roads in Waikato and Coromandel
Wild weather is causing problems on roads around Waikato and Coromandel.
Dr Rangi Mataamua - Sharing the Knowledge of Matariki
Māori Astronomer Dr Rangi Mataamua won the top communication prize at the recent Prime Ministers Science Awards, not bad for someone who failed fourth form Science at Hato Paora College. In the lead… Audio
A New Chapter - a precious milking herd is sold
Maurice and Jenni Butler have just sold their precious Friesian herd. For the past 50 years Maurice has bred some of the top milk producing cows in the country. At 74 it is time to head in a new… Audio
A New Chapter - a precious milking herd is sold
Maurice and Jenni Butler have just sold their precious Friesian herd. For the past 50 years Maurice has bred some of the top milk producing cows in the country. At 74 it is time to head in a new…
AudioWaitomo businesses launch website to promote area
A group of small tourism operators in Waitomo has banded together to launch its own website promoting the area.
A Taste for Dairying
Teina McIntyre and Cailtin McRae can't wait to find a job on a dairy farm. They are two of seven students taking part in Dairy NZ's first GoDairy free, training course for people looking at changing… Audio
A Taste for Dairying
Teina McIntyre and Cailtin McRae can't wait to find a job on a dairy farm. They are two of seven students taking part in Dairy NZ's first GoDairy free, training course for people looking at changing…
AudioNational pledges to revive Waikato Expressway extension
National is promising to revive an old pledge to extend the Waikato Expressway if elected in September.
Coromandel brown kiwi population discovered at Ring's Beach Wetland
At least two breeding pairs are believed to be among a population of kiwi newly found in the Coromandel.
Waikato River Authority wants inquiry into Auckland water take
The Waikato River Authority is calling on the local government Minister to launch an inquiry into Auckland's water crisis.
Auckland is experiencing its worst ever drought and the council has asked… Audio
Person dies after being hit by train
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a train in Hamilton.
Waikato farmer desperate to keep tug-of-war alive
Country Life: A farmer is building a museum on his farm to preserve memorabilia from New Zealand's oldest introduced sport - tug-of-war. Audio
Miraka Farm
Graham and Tess Smith live in a beautiful valley 50 minutes' drive south of Hamilton. Their dairy farm is tiny by today's standards with just 83 cows but that's just the way Graham wants it. He also… Audio, Gallery
Miraka Farm
Graham and Tess Smith live in a beautiful valley 50 minutes' drive south of Hamilton. Their dairy farm is tiny by today's standards with just 83 cows but that's just the way Graham wants it. He also…
AudioOne dead after two vehicle crash near Matamata
One person has died after a crash between a truck and a ute north of Matamata, near Hamilton.
One dead, truck on fire among early crashes in Waikato and Northland
One person has died and a truck has plunged off a Waikato highway and caught fire, in a series of crashes last night and this morning.
Auckland Council grilled by WaterCare over water shortage
Auckland Council has today been grilling its own water company, Watercare, over the management of the region's water shortage.
At a council meeting this morning, Watercare said the city is… Audio
