Waikato
Undie FiveHundy: Kerepehi, city of the Hauraki Plains
There may only be one shop and 429 residents, but if you want takeaways at 7:30 in the morning you can get them in Kerepehi. Country Life talks to some locals about what makes their little town… Audio
$1.7 million to boost tourism in Waikato
The prime minister has announced a $1.7 million dollop of funding for Waikato to help form a "tourism triangle" between Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha. Is this the Provincial Growth Fund in… Audio
Near plane crash due to 'overwhelmed' controller
Investigators have found a near crash between two aeroplanes in Hamilton was due a series of incidents during a test.
Waikato inland port to bring 300 jobs
Three-hundred jobs will be created with the development of a new freight transport hub just north of Hamilton.
Dead dolphin believed to be rare Maui Dolphin
A dolphin found washed up on a beach near Raglan is thought to be a rare Maui Dolphin.
First kiwi set free on island - hopes 500 more will follow
The first kiwi in a project to release many of the birds on Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato was set free on the maunga on Monday afternoon.
Police seek info on car after suspected gang-related shooting
Police investigating the killing of a man in Hamilton on 8 July are appealing for information on a vehicle.
Hamilton woman found with unexplained injuries dies
A woman who was found with unexplained injuries on a Hamilton street on Saturday night has died.
Winning violinist and pianist team up for a Chamber Music New Zealand tour
Eva Radich talks with visiting Romanian violinist Ioana Cristina Goicea and pianist Andrey Gugnin. Goicea was the winner of the 2017 Michael Hill International Violin Competition. She’s back in New… Audio
Hamilton's champion Muay Thai fighter
Melody Downs has more than an armful of Muay Thai fighting and kickboxing titles and medals to her name - both domestic and international. The Hamilton-based, Kawerau-born fighter started in the sport… Audio
High school students walk out after principal's truancy speech
Virginia Crawford told a school assembly that truants are highly likely to go to prison, commit or be a victim of domestic violence, be raped, commit suicide, be unemployed, have major health… Audio
Students walk out of school over principal's truancy comments
More than 100 students walked out of a Hamilton high school this morning in protest after the principal said truants are more likely to wind up being a rape victim.
Urinetown - The Musical
If you're in Hamilton over the next week and are looking for some fun, try Urinetown - The Musical! This version will be performed by a local cast and crew. Director Scot Hall tells us about bringing… Audio
Pet food business owner banned from owning farm animals
A North Waikato man has been banned from owning or having anything to do with farm animals after bobby calves were ill-treated at his pet food processing plant at Te Kauwhata in 2015. Audio
Under FiveHundy A Mokau Extra: Ian Whitakker
Ian Whitakker has been called a walking encyclopaedia on Mokau's history. He's lived there for 59 years. Audio
Undie FiveHundy: Mokau
What makes the tiny coastal community of Mokau tick? It's a tiny town of 75 permanent residents famous for its museum, friendly butcher and whitebait fritters. Audio, Gallery
Kidding Around
Each year dairy goat farmer Robyn Averill has to come up with hundreds of names for newborn kids. It's no easy task. Audio
'Rot in prison' Murder victim's mum speaks out
Raewyn Richmond, whose daughter Kim was murdered by her partner, says they hoped he'd get a longer non-parole period, after he was sentenced to 11 years in Hamilton today. She told reporters her… Video, Audio
'May you rot in prison' - Murdered woman's mother
Raewyn Richmond, whose daughter Kim was murdered by her partner, says they hoped he'd get a longer non-parole period, after he was sentenced to 11 years in Hamilton today. She told reporters her… Video, Audio
