Waikato
Hamilton man's death now treated as homicide
A homicide investigation has started in Hamilton following the death of a man thought to have been attacked with a blunt instrument.
Kirsty Griffin and Viv Kernick: Amy Street
Kim Hill talks to filmmakers Kirsty Griffin and Viv Kernick, makers of the celebrated 2014 documentary Wayne. Their follow-up to that film, which focused on a resident of the Supported Life Style… Audio
Jack Lasenby: children, the bush, and writing
Kim Hill talks to Jack Lasenby, the author of many books, most notably the Uncle Trev and Harry Wakatipu stories for children. His new book, illustrated by Bob Kerr, is Grandad's Wheelies (Puffin)… Audio
Hamish Bond and Eric Murray: rowing for gold
Kim Hill talks to Hamish Bond and Eric Murray have won 69 rowing races from 69 starts since they first paired up at a World Cup event in Munich in 2009, most recently winning a gold medal at the Rio… Audio
Fish-friendly city streams
Environment Waikato is helping native fish commute up urban streams by providing aids such as ropes running through culverts and pipes. Video, Audio
Duck shooter digs himself into a hole
A man has narrowly escaped prosecution after illegally digging a pond in wetland but being found out when the digger got stuck.
Debt forces job losses at Waikato SPCA
The Waikato branch of the SPCA will lose staff and some services after running up losses of almost $400,000.
Bobby calf case appealed by MPI
A home detention sentence given to a man caught on tape kicking and dropping bobby calves at a pet food plant is to be appealed by the Ministry for Primary Industries.
Hauraki towns issue boil water notice
Two small towns in the Hauraki district have been told to boil water after the water supply was compromised during bad weather this week.
Buffalos in cow country
"Buffaloes are beautiful' - that's the motto of Phil Armstrong and Annie Armstrong-Wills who raise a herd of waterbuffaloes just north of Auckland. They hit upon the unusual idea some years ago when… Audio
Caregiver in court on assault charge
A woman has appeared in the Hamilton District court over the assault of an elderly man in her care.
Resthome cooperating after resident mistreated
The Hamilton resthome where a patient was mistreated says it is fully cooperating with investigations. Audio
Mystery afoot in Matamata over mystery buzzing noise
Matamata residents Lynn and Jonathan Beesley are fed up with a "low hum" that's keeping them awake at night. Alex Ashton went to investigate the mysterious buzzing noise that only a few can hear. Audio
Rest home owners shocked at footage
The owners of a rest home where a caregiver was filmed slapping an elderly man say they're shocked, while Waikato DHB says it's sorry his family isn't satisfied with its response. Audio
Family of rest home victim relieved at caregiver's charge
The family of Piri Hemi, an elderly man mistreated in his rest home, is relieved the caregiver in question has been charged. Audio
Sikh council candidate's billboard defaced
The first Sikh to run for a place on Hamilton's city council has had his billboard defaced with the name of the terrorist group ISIS in black paint.
NZ Wars day: From street petition to government goal
One of the students who helped drive a petition calling for a national commemoration day for the NZ Wars is elated the government is backing the call.
Govt backs national day to mark NZ Wars
A national day to commemorate the battles of the New Zealand Wars 150 years ago has been approved by the government. Audio
Using bumblebees as pollinators
Plant and Food Research scientist Dr David Pattemore is investigating the living habits of bumble bees so they can be used to help honey bees pollinate commercial horticultural crops. Audio
Farm call-outs through a vet's eyes
This week three North Island vets talk about work they've been doing lately: from correcting a twisted uterus, to testing the solids content of colostrum, and dealing with a calving when they calf has… Audio
