Tokoroa
119 jobs to go at Tokoroa plywood plant
Tokoroa residents say they are worried what will happen to their town after it was confirmed today 119 jobs will be lost at its plywood manufacturing plant. It is just the latest blow to the south… Audio
Heartbreak for staff and town as 230 jobs to go at mill
Staff says it's "a sad and upsetting" day for workers and the town.
Counting our farming emissions
Twenty years ago, he thought human-induced climate change was a load of rubbish. Now, George Moss' dairy farms are leading the way in counting - and cutting - greenhouse gas emissions. Audio
Counting our farming emissions
Twenty years ago, he thought human-induced climate change was a load of rubbish. Now, George Moss' dairy farms are leading the way in counting - and cutting - greenhouse gas emissions.
AudioCrown signs $58m deal with iwi housing provider to deliver 170 rental homes
A $58 million deal between the Crown and an iwi housing provider is promising to deliver a minimum of 170 affordable rental homes across Taranaki, Tokoroa, Blenheim, Thames and Tāmaki Makaurau.
Tokoroa's public toilets judged best in NZ
Tokoroa has won an unusual but impressive title at the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards - best loos! Audio
Testing encouraged in Tokoroa following another positive case
People in Tokoroa with Covid-like symptoms are being encouraged to get tested, after a doctor there was among the two positive cases confirmed yesterday.
Health officials have so far been unable to… Audio
Welsh winners: the dairy farming couple with a passion for people
Marc Lloyd Jones and Nia Wyn Jones have been keeping tabs on the New Zealand dairy industry for years. They moved here in 2016 and this year were named Waikato's share-farmer of the year. Last weekend… Audio
Welsh winners: the dairy farming couple with a passion for people
Marc Lloyd Jones and Nia Wyn Jones have been keeping tabs on the New Zealand dairy industry for years. They moved here in 2016 and this year were named Waikato's share-farmer of the year. Last weekend…
AudioTokoroa's housing market eaten up by property investors
Salvation Army Lieutenant Steve Molan says he's seen an increase of property investors buying houses and renting them out at high prices. A 3 bedroom house in Tokoroa has been listed for as little as… Audio
Pedestrian killed in crash near Tokoroa
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a truck on State Highway 1 just north of Tokoroa in South Waikato.
Police investigating dog attack in Tokoroa
Police are investigating yet another dog attack - this one in Tokoroa has left a 16-year old boy with serious chest, arm and leg injuries. Audio
Forestry industry health and safety
This morning a crisis meeting was held in Tokoroa initiated by the country's largest forestry manager, Hancock Forestry Management, following the deaths of two forestry workers in recent weeks… Audio
Tokoroa Forestry meeting discusses industry safety
The country's largest forestry manager has completed an urgent meeting in Tokoroa, sparked by an ongoing series of deaths in the industry. Radio NZ's Andrew McRae reports from outside the meeting. Audio
Forestry meeting called after industry deaths
An urgent meeting is underway in the forestry town of Tokoroa following the recent deaths of two forestry industry workers. Audio
Tokoroa Pie Cart for sale
Tokoroa's historic pie cart is up for sale, with the reserve met at $2099 with one day left to go. The legendary pie cart has fed South Waikato locals for over 50 years now, and the auctioneers say… Audio
