Waikato
Covid-19: Three cases in the Waikato
Three people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Waikato. The three are household members of a remand prisoner who tested positive at the weekend.
Two of those attend Mangatangi School on the… Audio
Search continues for missing father and children
Family and friends scoured the rugged King Country coastline today at Marokopa and Kiritehere beaches today, but still had no luck finding Thomas Phillips and his children, or any items of interest.
Paddocks ablaze with colour as sales plummet for daffodils
The cancellation of Daffodil Day and the temporary closure of an Auckland flower market because of Covid-19 restrictions has seen Waikato's Clandon Daffodils leave 75 percent of their daffodils in the… Audio
Rural people supporting rural people - the Rural Support Trust
When adversity hits the rural sector, people often turn to the Rural Support Trust. Neil Bateup has been involved with the Trust since its inception and says thankfully, people are now more open to… Audio
'We're not sleeping a lot at the moment' - Family of missing dad and children
The uncle of a man missing with his children on a remote stretch of the Waikato Coast says the family is hoping he may have just gone into hiding. Audio
Family's disappearance 'out of character'
The Eagle helicopter from Auckland had been deployed for the search, as well as three drones operated by Fire and Emergency and Coastguard plane. Police say they have "serious concern" for the family.
OFI to build Tokoroa dairy plant for desserts, beverages, baked goods
The Singapore-based food ingredients company is planning to build a dairy processing plant in Tokoroa to combine with its other ingredients including cocoa, nuts and spices.
Man charged over Huntly caravan fire
A man has been arrested in relation to a fire in a caravan in Huntly that caused minor damage to surrounding buildings.
What life back at level 3 means
As the country, south of Auckland, prepares to move back into alert level three, we speak to a cafe and bakery in Hamilton about what the shift will mean for them. Jesse speaks to Luke Houghton of… Audio
Arrests made, drugs seized as police enforce lockdown travel restrictions
Police have made a number of arrests in Waikato after uncovering firearms, cash and drugs as officers carried out lockdown compliance vehicle stops.
Police find body in search for missing Cambridge woman
Cambridge police searching for 79-year-old Julie Guest have found a body in the Waikato River.
Coromandel Peninsula pharmacy urges flu jabs to free up space for Covid-19 vaccine
A pharmacy on the Coromandel Peninsula is calling on its community to get jabbed against the flu to make more space for Covid-19 vaccines.
Sleepyhead town: resource consents approved for factory
Resource consents have been granted for a foam factory to be built at Ōhinewai in North Waikato.
'Somehow we might have escaped' - Coromandel local on Covid-19 outbreak
The Coromandel community is cautiously optimistic it may have dodged a Covid-19 bullet - with widespread testing so far revealing no sign of the virus.
Kāwhia shelves hospitality during Covid-19 outbreak
Kāwhia residents have shelved their hospitality towards visitors and holiday homeowners during lockdown.
Dozens of charges laid in wake of long-running rubbish dump fire
A long-lasting underground fire at a Waikato rubbish dump has triggered charges that are heading to court.
Waikato River deteriorating, improvements will take time - report
The water quality of the Waikato River is still deteriorating despite many actions to improve it, a new report reveals.
North Waikato school changes name to better represent area's history
Being challenged early on in her role as the new principal of Mercer School caused Paula Faitala to learn and recognise the significance of the whenua the school is on, which has led to it changing…
Hamilton police impound four vehicles after operation targetting street racing
Hamilton police this morning impounded four vehicles as part of an operation targeting street racing and anti-social behaviour on the roads.
School board charged after death of student on trip
A Hamilton school board of trustees has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the death of a student on a school trip early last year.
