Waikato
Dairy farm sales plummet and prices fall
The Real Estate Institute says large dairy farms are now extremely difficult to sell and some banks are demanding much higher equity from potential buyers. Audio
Dairy farm sales plummet and prices fall
The Real Estate Institute says large dairy farms are now extremely difficult to sell and some banks are demanding much higher equity from potential buyers.
Audio'Untenable' situation at acute mental health service - Chief Ombudsman
The Waikato District Health Board needs to address overcrowding and the excessive use of seclusion at its mental health unit, the Chief Ombudsman says.
Drought-hit Northland farmers ask for financial support
Some farmers in Northland are starting to come forward for financial assistance as a drought in the region continues.
This Is Us | Episode 5: Dewi
Dewi loves cooking—particularly the Indonesian food she learned from her mother—as she loves seeing the joy it brings to her family and others. Dewi's dream is to one day own her own restaurant. Video, Gallery
This Is Us | Episode 4: Shaymaa
Shaymaa, who has both Syrian and Iraqi family, believes all cultures have a connection to each other. She loves learning and is currently teaching herself Japanese and te reo Māori. Video, Gallery
Drought declared: 'This is the worst'
Clevedon dairy farmers say the drought currently gripping the upper North Island is the worst they have ever seen.
Person dies after truck and van crash on SH1
One person has died after a truck and a van crashed on State Highway One near Piarere in Waikato.
Waikato, South Auckland drought declaration unlocks government funding
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor has declared the drought conditions in Waikato and South Auckland an adverse event for the primary sector.
This Is Us | Trailer
A series of digital stories showcasing the diversity of Muslim New Zealanders' experiences as they reveal what they love the most. Video
New Criminal Cases Review Commission to be based in Hamilton
People believing they have suffered a miscarriage of justice will have a chance to get a review from July onwards.
Building bridges in the lower Waikato
Waikato farmers Kim and Stu Muir are trying to restore the ecological habitat of their little bit of the river. Audio
Questions raised over proposed Hamilton cat ban
A cat ban is being considered for a new development in Hamilton, in a bid to help protect a local native bat population. Audio
Dog owner charged over kiwi death
The remains of the kiwi were found on a private property near Papa Aroha coastal forest in July last year.
Waiting for Rain
North Waikato sheep and beef farmer Steve Stark says farmers with money in the bank are fortunate to have options for dealing with the summer's big dry. Audio
Waiting for Rain
North Waikato sheep and beef farmer Steve Stark says farmers with money in the bank are fortunate to have options for dealing with the summer's big dry.
AudioThree fatalities in separate North and South Island crashes today
Three people have died in separate crashes in Te Puke, Hamilton and North Otago today.
Hamilton bans sprinklers for first time in seven years
Hamilton is banning the use of garden sprinklers for the first time in seven years, as the city faces record water use.
Ministers taken to court over decison on mine dumping
Government ministers David Parker and Grant Robertson are being taken to court over their handling of a decision allowing the purchase of land on which to dump mine tailings.
Motorcyclist dies near Morrinsville
A motorcyclist has died following a serious crash in Waikato, this afternoon.
