Waikato
Hamiltonians stuck as to which council services to cut
Hamilton City Council is to ask residents which services they are willing to go without, as a huge rates hike looms.
Three hospitalised after violence in Hamilton
Three people are in hospital after a night of violence in Hamilton.
Man sliced off dairy worker's thumb during crime spree
The worker now relies on others to feed and drive him and his wife had a miscarriage from stress just days after the incident.
'Multiple' motorbikes seized amid tangi for Waikato gang member
Checkpoints and the Eagle helicopter were used to seize motorbikes from gang members who travelled to the tangi.
Shortbread and counselling - Hamilton's 5-star Uber nan
The quality of ride sharing services can vary, but a 70-year-old Hamilton woman has found the secret to happy customers. Audio
Coromandel highway reconstruction lauded as blueprint
The speedy reconstruction of a storm-damaged Coromandel Peninsula highway has set the standard for future projects, a leader in the infrastructure industry says.
New trail features outdoor sculptures
A new sculpture trail has popped up in Hamilton this month and organisers hope it will be part of elevating the city and attracting visitors.
Tim Macindoe provisional winner of Hamilton East by-election
A former National MP for Hamilton West looks set to be the next city councillor for Hamilton East.
Police seek footage of vehicle pursuit after man shot dead by officer
The 31-year-old man shot dead by an officer after a car chase and allegedly threatening a family with a firearm was known to police.
Farming to the beat of his own drum
Former Wellington Percussionist, Jeremy Fitzsimons, is now based on the family farm in the Kauaeranga Valley near Thames. Bryan Crump paid him a visit. Audio
Fatal shooting in Piako terrifying for community - deputy mayor
The man was shot by police after threatening two parents and a child with a gun.
Man shot dead by police in Waikato incident
The armed man was shot after being confronted, and had been threatening a parent and child, police say.
Person charged with assaulting police officer after school brawl
Officers were called to Mangakōtukutuku College in Hamilton to deal with "disorder" on Tuesday.
Police searching for man with weapons and firearms offences
Police are asking the public for help to locate Nepia Taonui, but warn he should not be approached.
Third medical school at Waikato Uni a step closer
Waikato University and the Ministry of Health have begun to work to see if they can create the country's third medical school.
Batt by name, into bats by nature
Musical storytellers Tanya Batt and Peter Forster talk to Bryan Crump about Bat's Incredible: their celebration of mammals from the order Chiroptera. Audio
Could wanted man Tom Phillips be on or near his family farm?
Tom Phillips has been on the run with his three children for over two years. Locals reckon he has stayed close to familiar country.
Death of man previously thought 'violently attacked' not suspicious, police say
Detectives were originally treating John Wirihana Isaac's death as a homicide, but now say that is not the case.
Good News: The stories that cheered us up this week
Perfect pass rates, a bar full of redheads and a new dark sky park for the South Island are among this week's feel-good stories.
Banking on seeds for Raglan
People in Raglan have access to a community seed bank so they can plant their own vegetables and ensure local cultivars thrive. Audio