Russ Rimmington

It's the expensive train trial that's totally off the rails according to a new report. Less than a year since its launch, the Hamilton to Auckland train Te Huia is facing a damning review from the… Video, Audio

A regular train service connecting Hamilton with Auckland will begin next month making return trips from Frankton to Papakura twice a day during the week, and once on some Saturdays. The government… Audio

The Waikato Chamber of Commerce has hit out at concerns being raised by the regional council over a proposed $1 billion commercial and residential development for Sleepyhead in the town of Ohinewai. Audio

Tūwharetoa has officially taken over all water quality monitoring in the Taupō catchment from the Waikato Regional Council.

It marks the first time a local government has handed some function to… Audio

Waikato farmers and horticulturalists fear Auckland's water shortage will ultimately divert resources away from their operations and affect food supplies. The Government has fast-tracked Watercare… Audio

Another hui is set to take place this afternoon, to confirm whether Auckland can take an extra 75 million litres from the Waikato River.

Authorities reached an agreement in principle two weeks ago… Audio

While regional councils celebrate millions of dollars in funding for local freshwater restoration projects, scientists are not holding their breath.

The government says the 23 projects across the… Audio

In the midst of the worst water shortage in 25 years, Auckland now has a lifeline - its bid for more water from the Waikato River will be heard this year. Video, Audio

The city at the centre of the name changing debate is Hamilton where former mayor and Waikato Regional councillor, Russ Rimmington, has now called for a public referendum.

He believes the public… Audio