Waikato
Ambulance at the top of the cliff approach to preventing diabetes
New Zealand Primary Healthcare GP of the Year Glen Davies is driving an approach to tackling diabetes in Taupo, in total reversing 124 cases of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. He established… Audio
Keep Hamilton Beautiful collecting tonnes of rubbish
A project to keep Hamilton beautiful is making good progress in the city, 1.2 tonnes of rubbish was collected at its most recent clean up over the weekend. Anna Petchell from Keep Hamilton Beautiful… Audio
Alternative Proteins: It's An 'And' Story
The talk around Alternative Proteins is maturing. Meat and dairy operators say they're complimentary nutrition and shouldn't be viewed as a threat, but rather an opportunity to provide customers with… Audio
Cyber attack: Waitako DHB patients treated in private sector to deal with backlog
Waikato DHB is sending some patients to the private sector to catch up on a backlog of non-urgent operations. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
Farmers fill us in on their week from the National Agricultural Fieldays; one farmer has his hands very firmly in his pockets having just become a 50/50 sharemilker and an Otago farmer is busy selling… Audio
Cuts and Korero
The Environmental Protection Authority was at Fieldays for the first time and invited farmers in for a korero and a haircut to find out what they think about measures to protect the environment. Audio
Robots at Field Days
At this year's Field Days the Prototype category of the Innovation Awards has three rather striking robots in it from the University of Waikato's mechanatronics lab! Audio, Gallery
Fieldays kicks off after Covid-19 hiatus with high spending expected
The southern hemisphere's largest agricultural event is underway - farmers are flocking to Mystery Creek, near Kirikiriroa-Hamilton, for the first physical Fieldays in two years
Waikato DHB still affected by cyber attack
Waikato district health board's IT systems are still not operating at full capacity, four weeks after they were hit by a cyber attack.
Iwi oppose extension of Tirohia landfill near Paeroa
A Waikato iwi is asking the Hauraki District council to keep their word and decline an application by Waste Management to expand the Tirohia landfill site.
Investing in the Timber Trail: Saving a village for $15,000
Investing in the Timber Trail would continue because it saves Maniaiti/Benneydale from becoming a ghost town, Waitomo District councillors decided last week in deliberations on the 10 Year Plan…
He Reo o Te Taiao - A Tribute to Dr Richard Nunns
Dr Richard Nunns contribution to the art form of tāonga pūoro has left an indelible mark on Aotearoa music. From playing music inside steep caves in Takaka to travelling the world alongside musician… Audio
New court aimed at offenders with substance abuse problems
The government is hailing the opening of a third Alcohol and Drug Court as a way to improve offenders' lives.
Hamilton mayor welcomes organised crime crackdown
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate says she has noted with police an increased visibility of gangs in the area amid a crackdown on organised crime. Audio
Hamilton residents say road closure will put lives at risk
Residents in a rural area on the southern edge of Hamilton are angry at a nine-month closure of their road, saying it will put their lives at risk.
Waikato Hospital hails milestone as radiation therapy restarts
Radiation therapy has resumed at Waikato Hospital, after disruptions caused by a major cyber attack last month.
Long weekend road toll at 3 after crash on SH3
One person has died after a crash on State Highway 3 in Te Mapara, Waitomo last night.
Tracy Brown - Nuffield Scholar
Matamata dairy farmer Tracy Brown is among a batch of Nuffield scholars taking a closer look at New Zealand agriculture with overseas travel out of the question due to Covid-19. The Nuffield programme… Audio
Police appeal for reports after child sex offender jailed
Waikato Police are appealing for anyone with concerns over potential offending by jailed child sex offender Jared Lammas to come forward.
Waikato DHB: Half of servers restored in past four days
Waikato DHB has dismissed the idea that paying a ransom after its cyber attack would have been easier than having its entire computer system put out of action for such a long time.
