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And reduce plastic in the ocean. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Local Focus: Surfing scientists use the Internet of Things
Seven surf breaks studied for 'Surfonomics'. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: Gay life in the Waikato
Struggling with sexuality in small-town NZ. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Pirongia’s steampunk duo ‘can do anything’
It takes more than 30 minutes to get dressed in steampunk.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Health warning for Lake Ngaroto
Health warning reissued one month after it was lifted.
Missing: The hunt for the $30m Lotto winner
How far could $30 million get the lucky Lotto winner in Taupo?
Te Kuiti locals told to conserve water after slip
Months of heavy rain blamed for 20ha slip.
Victoria on the River: Hamilton mayor's secret briefing
Hamilton mayor to discuss buying property as part of a "bigger vision" for inner city park
One trapped in 'high-impact' Waikato crash
The crash happened on State Highway 23, according to a witness.
Arrests after Waikato drug bust
Two men have been arrested after cocaine bust in Te Aroha
Board in dark, doctors say service safe
Board member appalled at lack of information over another baby death at Waikato Hospital.
MKR stars open New Zealand's first bone broth bar
Cambridge leads NZ with the hippest new cuisine. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From MKR to Bone Broth Bar
Cambridge leads NZ with the hippest new cuisine. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Don't feed the fatberg, Waikato residents warned
Fatbergs of wet wipes, condoms and nappies have plagued sewer pipes in Waikato for years.
Local Focus: Not all farmers at Morrinsville protest
"How much of this tax will go to bureaucracy?" Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waikato candidates' bottled water policy
Waikato candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waikato candidates - when did you last volunteer?
Waikato candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hauraki-Waikato candidates - how to solve housing issues
Hauraki-Waikato candidates and the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man who faked psychiatrist qualifications sentenced
Mohamed Shakeel Siddiqui pleaded guilty in March to four charges of deception and forgery.
Local Focus: Waikato candidates' local history test
Waikato candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waikato candidates on rural healthcare
Waikato candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hauraki-Waikato candidates - biggest issue?
Hauraki-Waikato candidates and the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ardern front-foots planned farmer protest
Labour leader reacts proactively to planned farmer protest in her hometown Morrinsville.
Local Focus: Hauraki-Waikato candidates - What kind of person are you?
Hauraki-Waikato candidates and the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hamilton East candidates - Local cafe test
Hamilton East candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waikato candidates - who's most important?
Waikato candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waikato candidates' favourite place
Waikato candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heartland Rugby Championship player injured
A rugby player suffered a broken leg just minutes into the game at a Heartland rugby game.
Local Focus: Hamilton East Candidates - Who's best East or West?
Hamilton East candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waikato Hospital paid $50K in voided contract
Hospital paid sum after contract signed by elective member without authority to sign it
Pastel-coloured sheep goes awool in Ponsonby
Te Kuiti sheep get a Ponsonby makeover for Moa's Station IPA beer launch.
Kiwis flex their te reo Māori muscle
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori highlights range from coffee discounts to pronunciation hacks.
Local Focus: Hamilton East Candidates - What are the issues?
Hamilton East candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hamilton West candidates - Tell us something interesting
Hamilton West candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.