Waikato
Is the Hamilton-Auckland train worth it?
The NZ Transport Agency has approved the business case for the startup trial of the new rail service between Hamilton and Auckland. The new train could be up and running in just over a year. Audio
Driver in Hamilton police's bad books after Christmas tree crash
Waikato police have put a driver on their '"naughty list" after a crash under a Christmas tree in central Hamilton.
Planned Hamilton performing arts theatre gets $6m funding boost
A new performing arts theatre planned for central Hamilton is another step closer with a $6 million funding boost announced on Monday.
Nga kōrero o te tau: Te Ahi Kaa highlights of 2018 - part one
We revisit conversations with Geoff Milner from Northland's Ngati Hine Health Trust, artist Marilynn Webb and police officer turned secondhand clothing entrepreneur Ra Mead. Audio
Hamilton to Auckland rail service likely to go ahead
NZTA is expected to approve a rail commuter service between Hamilton and Auckland, proposed by three Waikato councils. As Andrew McRae reports, there's already strong support for the service. Audio
Rising number of dairy polluters worries council
There is a long way to go to pull the region's worst performers up to the accepted standard, the council says.
Mining company fined $60k for diesel leak in Waikato
Waikato Regional Council hopes a hefty penalty on a mining company over a diesel spill will deter other firms from making similar mistakes.
Deary Deer - It's a Calf
It's the time of year when hinds have their young. According to Raroa Deer Stud's manager Bill Robinson fallow deer have fawns and red deer have calves so Country Life's out trying to spot newborn… Audio, Gallery
Hamilton rebirth
A look at moves to rejuvenate Hamilton. Brian White from Hamilton architects EdwardsWhite talks to Lynn Freeman. Audio
Rollie Heke sentenced for shooting at police, turbulent life revealed
He was exposed to violence at an early age, a teenage gang member at the age of 12 and then joined Black Power at 16 - before going on to join another gang.... That was the turbulent upbringing and… Audio
Farmer tells of lucky escape after cows killed by lightning
A Hamilton farmer says he and his boss had a lucky escape after four of their cows were struck by lightning and killed. Thunderstorms lashed parts of the North Island this morning, particularly… Video, Audio
Hamilton homeowners should return home tomorrow after flash flooding
Residents of 10 homes in the Hamilton suburb of Dinsdale, evacuated on Sunday afternoon after a flash flood, are likely to be able to return home Tuesday.
Families evacuated as 40mm of rain falls in just 40 minutes
Ten families evacuated from their Hamilton homes in flash floods yesterday are still waiting to return as the city council assesses their properties. Video, Audio
Teachers in hospital following lightning strike
Four teachers are in hospital folllowing a lightning strike at a Hamilton special needs school this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Hamilton North School in St Andrews just before 2pm. Video, Audio
Soldier of Fortune: the story of Gustavus von Tempsky (part 1)
He was larger than life, a warrior and artist who's legend has only grown since his death in 1868.... but Gustavus von Tempsky had a dark side Audio
Hamilton homes evacuated after flash flooding
Ten homes have been evacuated in Hamilton after a short, very heavy, downpour caused flash flooding.
How does a kiwifruit orchard get organic certification?
Ryan McDonnell comes from a "really heavy spray background" but now manages four organic kiwifruit orchards. Country Life tags along as BioGro auditor Vivienne Cruickshank checks out whether they're… Audio
Repeated use of taser 'excessive' - IPCA
The Indepedent Police Conduct Authority has found the police were justified in using a taser and police dog to subdue a Waikato man.
One-off All Blacks-Tonga match announced
Tongan fans are expected to descend on Hamilton en-masse next year, when the city hosts a one-off game between the All Blacks and Tonga. Audio
Should councils in the Waikato amalgamate?
A business leader in the Waikato is calling for the region's 12 councils to amalgamate. Mayors aren't happy with the proposal though. Audio
