Waikato's growth future on track
Labour MP Jamie Strange is excited for the prospect of rail linking Hamilton towns.
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Former railway line a mere gouge in a hillside
The former line of the railway between Turakina and Fordell is gone - but not forgotten.
Waikato apiary blaze ruled accidental
The company has already sorted a plan to get back to business.
Firefighters to pull back as 1000s of bees expected at Waikato apiary blaze
Firefighters will step back from the fire this morning as swarms of hungry bees arrive.
Massive blaze destroys Waikato honey plant
Bees' Inn Apiaries blaze closed SH3 and continued to flare up through Thursday morning.
Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island
Many massacre remembrance services cancelled following police advice
Events in Southland and Waikato have been cancelled following advice from police.
Cans left behind in Speight's break-in
Speight's was unsure if anything was taken in the break-in.
Tractor collection pulls at the heartstrings
People from all over the world expected to bid. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Death in Pukemiro: Population 200 - is one a killer?
A homicide investigation has been launched after a death of a man in the town of Pukemiro.
Kiwi wine company teams up with Sarah Jessica Parker
Sex in the City star has penned a deal to create wine with a Waikato-based producer.
No ongoing risk for river water users near Huka Falls
Waikato Regional Council says discharge unlikely to affect Waikato River users.
Agdrone takes off in Whanganui
A new Whanganui business is providing agricultural spraying services using a drone
Brown discolouration pollutes river at Huka Falls
Waikato Regional Council is advising people to be cautious about using river water.
Nursery raises seedlings and awareness
Young people grow 90,000 native plants. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bee-friending the honeymakers
Be more bee-friendly in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Would you drink river water from a dairy farm?
Excellent rating for water on Te Anga farms. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Incredible results from riparian planting
Excellent rating for water on Te Anga dairy and cattle farms. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Is this NZ's smallest town?
Discover the magic behind one of the southwest Waikato's best-kept secrets.
Former coal pit planned as mine host for water sports
Former coal mine to be restored back to lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
"Where did that hole come from?"
Costly spill for Whanganui's Hamish Auret at Saturday's 4x4 National Trials round.
Person in critical condition after medical event at orchard
It reportedly happened at a Waikato mushroom farm.
Further water restrictions possible for Hamilton
Hamilton has been on water alert level one since the start of December
Cole holds strong hand
Dogs battle to make the final of next week's $30,000 Hatrick Classic in Whanganui
Broken compactor and campsites' ban on rubbish disposal exacerbate dumping
Instead of pointing at holidaymakers, Jan McEwen said the fault was of DOC and Council.
Rubbish piles up beside $2 compactors
Coromandel visitors bypass $2 compactor fee and dump rubbish for free.
Small towns hit harder on wastewater: Report
Small towns struggle to get wastewater treatment up to standard.
Boxing Day races make every post a winner for 152 years
Dragging it into the modern era may end the party. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A bug's life: Waging war on weed
Relocating leaf bugs to control tradescantia. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Farmer's legacy aids Hamilton tertiary students
The trust, which is managed by Perpetual Guardian, has distributed close to $5 million
Waikato farmer's legacy to tertiary education
A Te Awamutu student has a new future thanks to David Johnstone Charitable Trust.
The Iguana: New spin on fish skins
Hoki skins are being used for a revolutionary new product in the Waikato.
'Absolutely devastated': Family of teen swept off rocks
Missing Te Awamutu teen Jack Macnicol was adored by all his friends and family.