Waikato
Waikato to Auckland rail project back on track
A new passenger train service from Waikato to Auckland is tentatively predicted to start in November after delays caused by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Para Kore - Working Towards Zero Waste
Para Kore is a waste and recycling initiative that works within Māori organisations to reduce waste. It began over a decade ago and has spread to almost four hundred marae across the country. From the… Audio
Honey
The honey production season has been better this year, but there are still large numbers of beekeepers trying to get out of the industry because they are not making money. Chris Honnis is a small… Audio
Police investigate death in Tokoroa
One person has died at a residential address in Tokoroa in south Waikato this afternoon.
SMASHing it
SMASH has been set up to help dairy farmers, particularly those with smaller operations, run successful businesses. Audio
A Rosy Job: Apple Picking
Rosemary Freeman is switching her role as an AgResearch technician for an apple picking role until the country moves out of Covid restrictions. Audio
No wider testing for Matamata cluster
The Waikato DHB says it can't offer wider Covid-19 tests for people who attended a St Patrick's Day party linked to one of the country's largest clusters.
Appointments announced as council looks to hear Māori voice
The Waikato District Council has filled two new positions on its three major council committees, specifically designed to strengthen its Māori representation.
Charges for gang member
Mongrel Mob member charged after being found with taser, ammo, meth utensils and more than $10,000 in cash.
Man electrocuted by power lines in South Waikato
A man was electrocuted by power lines in South Waikato this afternoon.
Allyson Gofton: The Baker's Companion
Like many other New Zealanders, beloved food writer Allyson Gofton has been baking a lot recently. She shares with us two recipes from her "latest and probably last book" - The Baker's Companion. Audio
Country Dentist- Kim Tatham
Kim Tatham has recently won an award for her service to rural health. She has a dental practice in Piopio; a town with fewer than 400 residents. Audio
Human remains found at rural Waikato property
Police were called to the Horsham Downs property on Monday after a person uncovered the remains.
King Country Kiwifruit
Bridget and Richard Neeson grow kiwifruit deep in a valley 40 minutes drive south of Taumarunui. The fruit gets plenty of winter chilling. Their crop is one of the last to be picked in New Zealand. Audio, Gallery
Farmers on Tour
Each year Palmerston North-based ag consultant Parry Matthews organises a tour for his clients. Scores turn up. This year they're in Waikato looking at handing a farm from one generation to the next.
…The Philosophy of Miraka.
Murray Hemi works as the Kaitiaki and General Manager of Environmental Leadership at Miraka, the diary processing company in Taupo. Murray has whakapapa to Ngāti Kahungunu and Pāpāwai Marae, and says… Audio
Fieldays postponed, other options being considered
This year's National Agricultral Fieldays has been postponed, due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Hamilton-to-Auckland rail service to start in August
A new commuter rail service between Hamilton and Auckland will start running from the beginning of August.
Fire call outs increase despite total fire ban
In the Waikato town of Te Awamutu volunteer firefighters are frustrated at the disregard for the fire restrictions in place despite there being a total fire ban in place. Audio
ANZ cutting branch opening hours a blow for struggling region
A Waikato mayor says the slashing of opening hours at a Te Kuiti bank is another blow to a region already struggling.
