Andrew Mc Rae

A Whakatane tourism company is shocked at the loss one of it's three vessels in a fire at sea - but the good news is no lives were lost and no-one was seriously injured. The Pee Jay 5 was carrying… Audio

Julie King is renowned in Tokoroa for feeding the needy. Audio

RNZ's Waikato reporter Andrew McRae and Tamahere Forum journalist Philippa Stevenson talk about the issues facing their region. Audio

On this day one hundred years ago troops started being evacuated from Gallipoli, bringing to an end what had been a disastrous eight month campaign. Audio

97-years ago today, at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, the guns fell silent as the armistice between the allies and Germany was signed, marking the end of the First World War. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

Police are hunting for a sword wielding attacker who's left a woman with serious injuries. Audio

The Police say it may be time to look at the age someone can get a firearms licence. Audio

A hundred years ago today nearly thirty members of a New Zealand medical team drowned after their ship was sunk by a German U-boat in the Aegean Sea during the First World War. Audio

The Minister of Maori Development has come out swinging at the churches that run Maori boarding schools, after the Minister of Education announced an interim decision that Turakina Maori Girls'… Audio

Ill-feeling caused by a failed royal visit to the Maori King last year will be put to rest next month when the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall visit Turangawaewae marae. An offer of a… Audio

The plight of refugees since the Second World War is being told on stage in Hamilton, but it's become more topical as displaced people journey across Europe looking for a safe haven. Audio

A body has been pulled out of a hot pool in a central city park in Rotorua. Andrew McRae is covering the story. Audio

A Bay of Plenty boy has been shot dead in a hunting accident and the police are investigating. Audio

Dairy farmers were hoping for more from the TPP but are realistic enough not to expect too much from it. Andrew McRae reports. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

The Hamilton City Council is dismissing any suggestion that lessons weren't learned from a close call with a tiger two years ago, that may have prevented the weekend's fatal attack at the city's zoo. Audio

City Council officials have briefed reporters on the death of zoo keeper Samantha Kudeweh. Reporter Andrew McRae was at the briefing. Audio