Waikato
Appointments announced as council looks to hear Māori voice
The Waikato District Council has filled two new positions on its three major council committees, specifically designed to strengthen its Māori representation.
Charges for gang member
Mongrel Mob member charged after being found with taser, ammo, meth utensils and more than $10,000 in cash.
Man electrocuted by power lines in South Waikato
A man was electrocuted by power lines in South Waikato this afternoon.
Allyson Gofton: The Baker's Companion
Like many other New Zealanders, beloved food writer Allyson Gofton has been baking a lot recently. She shares with us two recipes from her "latest and probably last book" - The Baker's Companion. Audio
Country Dentist- Kim Tatham
Kim Tatham has recently won an award for her service to rural health. She has a dental practice in Piopio; a town with fewer than 400 residents. Audio
Country Dentist- Kim Tatham
Kim Tatham has recently won an award for her service to rural health. She has a dental practice in Piopio; a town with fewer than 400 residents.
AudioHuman remains found at rural Waikato property
Police were called to the Horsham Downs property on Monday after a person uncovered the remains.
King Country Kiwifruit
Bridget and Richard Neeson grow kiwifruit deep in a valley 40 minutes drive south of Taumarunui. The fruit gets plenty of winter chilling. Their crop is one of the last to be picked in New Zealand. Audio, Gallery
King Country Kiwifruit
Bridget and Richard Neeson grow kiwifruit deep in a valley 40 minutes drive south of Taumarunui. The fruit gets plenty of winter chilling. Their crop is one of the last to be picked in New Zealand.
AudioFarmers on Tour
Each year Palmerston North-based ag consultant Parry Matthews organises a tour for his clients. Scores turn up. This year they're in Waikato looking at handing a farm from one generation to the next.
…Farmers on Tour
Each year Palmerston North-based ag consultant Parry Matthews organises a tour for his clients. Scores turn up. This year they're in Waikato looking at handing a farm from one generation to the next.
… AudioThe Philosophy of Miraka.
Murray Hemi works as the Kaitiaki and General Manager of Environmental Leadership at Miraka, the diary processing company in Taupo. Murray has whakapapa to Ngāti Kahungunu and Pāpāwai Marae, and says… Audio
Fieldays postponed, other options being considered
This year's National Agricultral Fieldays has been postponed, due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Hamilton-to-Auckland rail service to start in August
A new commuter rail service between Hamilton and Auckland will start running from the beginning of August.
Fire call outs increase despite total fire ban
In the Waikato town of Te Awamutu volunteer firefighters are frustrated at the disregard for the fire restrictions in place despite there being a total fire ban in place. Audio
ANZ cutting branch opening hours a blow for struggling region
A Waikato mayor says the slashing of opening hours at a Te Kuiti bank is another blow to a region already struggling.
Truck carrying flammable liquid catches fire in Putaruru, closing SH1
A truck carrying carrying dangerous goods caught fire closing State Highway 1 through Putaruru in South Waikato.
Responding to drought in Waikato
Hugh Wallace, a dairy farmer from Wharepapa, south of Te Awamutu, decided it was time for a Drought Shout, getting his community together at the local hall for a bbq, to see how everyone is coping… Audio
Young farmers proud to be part of Open Farms event
Ruby Mulinder and Sean Nixon bought their first farm two and a half months ago and jumped at the chance to welcome the public and show them where their food comes from. Audio, Gallery
Young farmers proud to be part of Open Farms event
Ruby Mulinder and Sean Nixon bought their first farm two and a half months ago and jumped at the chance to welcome the public and show them where their food comes from.
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