Dan Hutchinson is Waikato - BOP Communities team leader and news director.
Dan Hutchinson has been a journalist since 1997 and has worked for daily newspapers, news websites and community newspapers in the North and South Island of New Zealand. He is Waikato news director and the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Communities team leader.
Potential new $500m industry for Central North Island
Scientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.
Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll
The lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.
Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru
The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
The gold that no one wants: Invasive species found in Taupō fun park
Biosecurity NZ finds highly invasive species after tip-off.
Rural and primary care a focus for new medical school
'Stop contemplating" and get on with it says University of Waikato vice-chancellor.
Powerboat racers left high and dry by Lake Taupō ban
Boat racing on Lake Taupō has been banned to prevent the spread of gold clams.
Huge garden and native nursery to provide free food and jobs
An ambitious project to grow fresh food for the community is under way in Taupō.
SH1 to close on two days for truck removal, 53km added to journey
SH1 south of Taupō will close yet again for a truck to be removed from Bulli Pt.
Cannabis company buzzing after 'milestone' export
Cannasouth is the first company in NZ to export cannabis API to Australia.
Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers
Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.
Business awards reflect post-Covid optimism
Te Puke businesses are lining up in record numbers for the annual business awards.
Plan highlights ongoing impacts of Coromandel storms
Thames Coromandel District Council has finalised its disaster recovery plan.
Two good deeds deserves a dog trial
There's no better way to say 'thanks for rescuing me' than a dog trial.
Sheep and beef farmer clinches top beer award with perfect pilsner
A farmer forced to rethink his business has brewed up the best beer in NZ.
Still plenty of legs in prawn park after setbacks
It's been a tough time for the Huka Prawn Park but the future is bright.
Unforgettable three decades on: One good deed deserves another
A donation of hay to a drought-stricken farm 30 years has not been forgotten.
Heavy horses attain equine equality
Heavy horses don't have to be on the outside anymore now that they have their own show.
Tonnes of pumice wash ashore in Lake Taupō
A raft of pumice hundreds of metres long has washed up on the shore at Lake Taupō.
Hive heists! Sticky-fingered thieves help themselves
Honey hive heists may be in vain because of low demand and registration requirements.