Waikato
Flood damage to Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Heavy rain in Tongariro National Park has damaged the Alpine Crossing, leaving bridges on the track covered with rocks and logs.
Face huffing problem - Drug Foundation
The Government can't pretend any longer that the huffing problem doesn't exist, says the Drug Foundation.
Fire guts Hamilton restaurant
A large fire on Hamilton's main drag has destroyed a restaurant overnight. Audio
Fire destroys Hamilton restaurant
A large fire on Hamilton's main drag has destroyed a restaurant overnight.
Boy killed on driveway released handbrake
A young boy who died after being struck by a vehicle in his driveway yesterday morning appears to have released the handbrake or gear lever, police say.
Man drowns in Waikato River
Police are urging people not to mix alcohol and swimming after a man drowned in the Waikato River.
Country Life Summer Edition Saturday, January 9, 2016
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Auntsfield Estate, Torere Garlic and Benneydale Beckoning. Audio
Soundsplash Festival expected to benefit Raglan businesses
The Waikato town of Raglan is renowned for its surfing scene but there are expectations the return of the Soundsplash Festival will bring a different type of visitor this weekend. Audio
Dob in water wasters, says council
Residents in the Waikato and Waipa are being urged to conserve water, and dob in their neighbours that don't, as tighther restrictions are put in place. From tomorrow, those living within the Hamilton… Audio
Lone canyoner's body recovered from stream
It took police about 24 hours to recover the body of a man who ignored extreme weather conditions and went canyoning alone in the Kauraeranga Valley near Thames.
People trapped in car after two vehicles collide
One person has been killed in a crash on State Highway One north of Taupo, bringing the holiday road toll to nine.
Big boost in flu jabs at Waikato DHB
The Waikato District Health Board is crediting its controversial flu jab policy with a 30-percent increase in immunisation rates among its staff.
Regional Snapshot: Central North Island
Daniel Hutchison is editor of the Rotorua Review, the Taupo Times, and the Ruapehu Press. He's got a snap-shot of the big issues in his (rather large) region: from Rotorua's rising house prices to the… Audio
Country Life Summer Edition January 2
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Golden Reflections, Ponds of Gold and Woosters of Orira. Audio
17 injured in multiple car crashes
More than a dozen people have been injured in multiple crashes in the upper North Island.
Cruisey drive leads to massive queue
Soaring temperatures caused soaring blood pressure for the up to 70 drivers stuck behind a motorist enjoying the sun in Waikato yesterday - at a leisurely 25kmh.
Tourist loses licence for 180kmh dash
A tourist pulled over on the Waikato Expressway for doing 180kmh thought he was doing only 80kmh, police say.
Holiday traffic: Fatal crash in Waikato
Another person has been killed during what the Automobile Association says is one of the busiest times on the road New Zealand has had. Audio
Buskers - Coral Pitcher
Coral Pitcher is a singer/songwriter who along with her mother Emmeline Pitcher has toured throughout New Zealand, and been a busker on many of its streets as well. She's performed at rugby games, on… Audio
Buskers - Looking For Alaska
Hamilton band Looking For Alaska (Aaron Gott and Amy Maynard) have been going for a couple of years, and as well as busking around Amy and Aaron have supported Fly My Pretties and Herbs. Audio
