Waikato
Three univs to fight it out for in annual boat race
A rowing crew from Harvard University has returned to Waikato seeking revenge after being controversially beaten by Waikato University the last time they met in 2007. Audio
Coroner declares man dead after 49 years
The mystery behind the disappearance of a Hamilton teenager 49 years ago has been partially solved today with a Coroner declaring him dead, although there are still a number of unanswered questions. Audio
Thames council on freedom camping rules
A day after the High Court ruled against it, the Thames Coromandel District Council has been hearing from ratepayers about its freedom camping rules. Audio
Born of Greatness
Ngaruawahia High School found itself at crisis point last year as its school roll declined to an all-time low. But the teachers and students have pulled together to stage a school production unlike… Audio
Lawyer says thousands of camping fines proved illegal
Controversial freedom camping bylaws passed by the Thames Coromandel District Council have been ruled illegal. Audio
Caravanners claim a win in freedom camping fight
The High Court has overturned two bylaws restricting freedom camping in Coromandel. Audio
Hamilton launches it 150th birthday celebrations
A teenager about to enter into adutlhood, is how the Mayor of Hamilton has described her city as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. Audio
Survey Hamilton Exhibition
A survey asking Hamiltonians how they define themselves has led to a multimedia exhibition at Waikato Museum. Audio
Kimbra: Live Session
Hamilton born singer-songwriter Kimbra releases her long-awaited second album around the world this Friday. Kimbra is joined in studio by two of her band mates to perform unique versions of songs from… Audio
DHB stands by contentious appointment as bitter row erupts
The Waikato District Health Board is rejecting criticism about the appointment of a contentious new chief executive. Audio
Waikato DHB defends controversial CEO appointment
The Waikato District Health Board is rejecting unprecedented criticism about the appointment of a contentious new chief executive. Audio
Spectrum Sunday 13 July
A group of Kaimanawa horses, which once roamed wild over the Central Plateau, are proving how adaptable they can be by learning to bow, use a seesaw and perform to music. With these skills, Robin… Audio
Te Awa Tupua: Voices from the River - director Paora Joseph
Paora Joseph is of Atihau-a-Papaarangi and Nga Rauru descent, from Kaiwhaiki Pa and Putiki Marae, Whanganui. In Auckland, he worked as an actor with renowned Maori filmmaker Don Selwyn. Selwyn… Audio
Playing Favourites with Rob Thorne
Palmerston North-based musician who has been working with taonga puoro instruments since 2001, after many years in the independent and noise music scenes. Audio
Me Korero - Birds On Show
Waikato Poultry and Pigeon Club president Fiona Taylor has a passion for domesticated birds, but will the feathers fly at this weekend's annual show? Audio
Historic mining dispute
The High Court's told a Waikato iwi, Ngati Te Ata, the Crown and a steel company to negotiate how to resolve an historical dispute over mining wahi tapu or sacred grounds where skeletal remains are… Audio
Lilies by Blewden
David Blewden is the president of the New Zealand Flower Growers' Association. He is also one of the country's largest growers of lilies. In the ten days before Mothers' Day 100,000 lilies leave his… Audio
Hauraki Gulf
Hauraki Gulf is a playground, wildlife hotspot, foodbasket and highway - and local councils hope the Sea Change project will help turn around the Gulf's poor health and struggling ecology Audio
Hamilton to put fluoride back in the water - for now
Hamilton people will get fluoride back in their water within a week after the High Court today threw out a bid by an anti fluoride group to stop it. Audio
Hauraki Gulf
Hauraki Gulf is a playground, wildlife hotspot, foodbasket and highway - and local councils hope the Sea Change project will help turn around the Gulf's poor health and struggling ecology Audio