Waikato
Son rubbishes health watchdog's inquiry into rest home's care
The deputy Health and Disability Commissioner has found several failures in the care of an elderly woman at a Cambridge rest home, but her son says the report is a whitewash.
The Karioi Project: bringing back the grey-faced petrel
A community group has been trapping predators on Mt Karioi near Raglan for ten years. Now the rare grey-faced petrel, whose population was in serious decline, is on the gain. Audio
Kylie Leonard: committed to dairy farming and community
Kylie Leonard's cows get to enjoy the scent of her French perfume. After a house fire, the Taupo farmer has vowed to live life to the full and not keep anything for special occasions. Last year Kylie… Audio
Victim's family: $100m mental health unit 'not going to make change we need'
The family of a man who took his own life after walking out of Waikato Hospital's mental health unit says plans for a new centre at the hospital are good news, but more needs to be done in the…
Surge of complaints over effluent discharges
The Waikato Regional Council says it has received a wave of complaints about mismanagement of effluent from dairy farms.
Falling ramp fatally injures worker in Te Kuiti
A worker has been fatally injured by a falling 300 kilogram ramp in Te Kuiti, south of Hamilton.
Inquest begins for man shot by police near Thames
An inquest will be held today for a man who was shot during an armed offenders callout at Thames in May 2015.
Paula Southgate wins Hamilton mayoralty
The new mayor of Hamilton Paula Southgate has beaten the incumbent, Andrew King by nearly 2500 votes.
Takiwatanga Sanctuary - a haven for animals and for families
Steve and Phil Brown have set up their King Country home and farm as a sanctuary for children with disabilities and their families. Their rescued animals are on the staff and help entertain and… Audio, Gallery
Waikato man missing for week, police concerned for his wellbeing
Waikato police are appealing for any sightings of a Ngaruawahia man Michael Murdoch, 44, who has been missing for a week.
Appeal for possible victims after rape, indecent assault charges laid
Hamilton police are appealing for information after a man was charged with unlawful sexual connection and indecent assault.
Hamilton's mayoral fight heats up as younger candidate steps in
A 26-year-old, social media-savvy woman could give the frontrunners in Hamilton's mayoral campaign a fright, as her message connects with young voters in particular.
Immigration NZ expands Hamilton office to tackle backlog
Immigration staff will increase by up to 30 percent in Hamilton as the agency battles to improve delays to visa applications.
Rooftop standoff ends with damaged cars, injured police dog and arrest
Power was turned off and cars were damaged as a situation involving the armed offenders squad unfolded in central Hamilton overnight.
Turning Hamilton's 'best outdoor performance space' into a carpark
Grass versus tarseal. A stoush has broken out over plans to turn a feature lawn at the Hamilton Gardens into a carpark.
Restoration plans underway for Raetihi Temepara
If you are heading into Raetihi from the bustling ski town of Ohakune - then its hard to miss the Church Temple on a small hilltop. This Ratana Church is one of six temples in the Central North Island… Audio
'A vehicle version of Lime' begins in Hamilton
The Hamilton City Council has launched its first car-share scheme, and it says one car-share is equivalent to taking six to 10 cars off the road.
Snuffling for truffle treasure
Country Life's Carol Stiles has been out sniffing for truffles. It was no surprise to learn Indi the truffle dog had a better nose! The cocker spaniel whizzed around 146 trees at a truffiere near… Audio, Gallery
Cattle deaths report delay: A 'traumatic nightmare' for farm owners
An investigation into the poisoning of cattle with 1080 on a King Country farm a year ago still has not been completed, leaving the owners angry.
Three out in front of Hamilton mayoral race
While eight candidates are vying for the top job in Hamilton, only three appear to be front-runners.
