Malisha Kumar is a Multimedia Journalist based in the Waikato.
Malisha covers a wide variety of news right around the region. She studied journalism at AUT in Auckland and has previously worked for Radio 1xx in Whakatane before joining NZME in 2023. You can contact Malisha at malisha.kumar@nzme.co.nz.
Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'
Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.
Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel
Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.
Watch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fire
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.
Residents join forces to save beach-nesting birds
The funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.
'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogs
It's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.
Tips for first-time Fieldays visitors
Opinion: Fieldays is a huge agricultural and technology-based world.
From 40 packs a week to 1500, mother-daughter duo nourishing Te Puke with microgreens
'Microgreens are not just the garnish on a meal at a fancy restaurant.'
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
Clam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake Karāpiro
Waka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.
Food forest fiends spoil free fruit initiative
Unappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.
Top dog: Waikato duo break records and win for late mate
Jecentho believed his friend was with him in spirit in Ashburton over the weekend.
Bringing back 'village energy': New market, eatery and retail precinct set to open
The market, eatery and retail destination will soon open in Grey St.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.