Waikato
Matthew Chanwai, spoilt for choice
Spoilt for choice: Hamilton based Matthew Chanwai is about to become an organ scholar at Cambridge University, but he's already principal cellist with the NZSO National Youth Orchestra. Audio
New principal for embattled school - despite current one set to return
The school has been marred by violent student brawls and a regular police presence since it opened at the beginning of the year.
Investigation launched into councillor who wrote expletive-laden rant
The independent investigation follows 24 complaints being laid over Andrew Bydder's comments - from members of two councils and the general public.
Driver in fatal crash was overtaking, speeding with another car, police say
A Toyota Landcruiser had been attempting to overtake an Audi A3 when it smashed into the oncoming Mazda, and killed a 49-year-old man.
Sneak peek of new $166m bridge across Waikato River
It is hoped the four-lane bridge will open to traffic in August, when it will be officially named.
Fight breaks out in court, defendant attacked in dock
Supporters of a woman fatally bashed by her partner jumped over a glass partition during her killer's sentencing.
'Matariki means being on our whenua'
There was only one place that an RNZ presenter wanted to be this Matariki: her hometown Whāingaroa Raglan.
'Words matter': Minister rebukes councillor for use of 'derogatory terms'
Louise Upston says it's unacceptable for Andrew Bydder to use ableist slurs in an expletive-laden rant to a neighbouring council.
One dead after hit and run in Hamilton
The person on a mobility scooter was hit by a vehicle that then fled the scene this afternoon.
Councillor should apologise for 'offensive ableist slur' - advocate
Andrew Bydder needs to publicly apologise - and make a sizeable donation - a disability advocate says.
Bid to save iconic Chateau Tongariro Hotel launched
The iconic hotel was permanently closed in February last year and has simply been deteriorating while it sits empty, petitioners say. Audio
Hamilton city councillor writes expletive-laden rant to neighbouring council
Hamilton's mayor says Andrew Bydder's expletive-filled submission to a neighbouring council is "vulgar" and "abusive", and has made a formal complaint.
Lucien McDermott and Khani Te Mete: Making their mark in the blues
Their mums need to supervise when they're playing in pubs, but Taupō teenagers Lucian McDermott and Khani Te Mete are already making their mark in music.
Turning the Tide | Episode 6: What Could a Sustainable Future Look Like?
How do we create a future sustainable sea? The work of Tane & Clare Bradley of Agrisea, to do with seaweed, is one effort to provide guardianship of and to protect our seas for future generations. Video
FENZ investigates overnight blaze at Taupō house
The two-storey house on Tuwharetoa Street was unoccupied when the fire broke out just after midnight.
Power restored to Coromandel Peninsula
Power line and weather woes look set to continue for parts of the North Island, with work continuing on the Northland supply and storms forecast.
Trust vital to lifting Māori vaccination rates - researcher
In some regions, just two in five Māori pēpi are fully vaccinated. That's an opportunity for change, a healthcare leader says.
‘It’s our New Year’: A Matariki Panel featuring three innovative Toi Māori stars
As Aotearoa prepares itself to celebrate the official Matariki holiday RNZ’s Culture 101 takes a tour across the country to check in on how three leading figures in Toi Māori’s are celebrating. Audio
Person trapped in car after collision involving tractor on SH3
A person had to be freed from a car on the same patch of road where five people died near Te Awamutu.
Psychologist speaks on hunt for Tom Phillips
The expiry date is looming for the $80,000 reward leading to the safe return of 3 marokopa children taken by their fugative father, California psychologist Doctor Rebecca Bailey, who has extensive… Audio
