Waikato
Police call for witnesses to Hamilton crash
The driver of a car that hit a pedestrian in Hamilton last night is assisting police.
Explicit message breached Hamilton council's code of conduct
A Hamilton city councillor has stood down as deputy chair of a council committee after being found to have sent an inappropriate and offensive image to a journalist earlier this week.
Transgressions of men in the public eye
Hamilton councillor Mark Bunting has stood down after a disciplinary committee today over his inappropriate messages to a journalist. Audio
'Action' threatened if DHB spending report not released
A Waikato DHB board member says if the board doesn't release a report into spending by its former chief executive today he will take "action" to make sure it comes out. Audio
The Lost: Jefferie Hill
In episode four, two year-old Jefferie Hill went outside to play, saying "I won't go away Mummy". So how does mum Jo Reynolds and his family deal with the fact they've never seen him again? What… Video, Audio
Power cut to most of Taupō
Electricity is back on in Taupō after the town was blacked out this afternoon, Transpower says.
Nigel Murray 'abused his position' - former Waikato DHB CEO
Former Waikato DHB Nigel Murray abused his power by spending more than $200,000 in three years on travel, and it's staggering the board's chairman says he didn't know the extent of it, Craig Climo… Video, Audio
A thank you message from Nigel Murray (sort of)
Former Waikato DHB CEO Nigel Murray felt so little compunction about charging tax payers for fine dining, hotels and travel. He's not speaking to us, but we're sure this is what he'd like to say. Video, Audio
Woman charged with shooting friend sentenced
A woman who accidentally shot and killed her friend has been jailed for three years.
The history of Hamilton
Our regular historian, Grant Morris, talks us through the history of Hamilton
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Council culture: 'It's quite concerning'
A Hamilton city councillor says there's been a culture change in the council recently with misogynist jokes, snide remarks and sniggers towards women. Audio
Explicit joke reignites claims of sexism on council
The actions of a Hamilton city councillor who sent an explicit joke to a journalist has reopened claims of sexism at the Hamilton City Council.
Councillor faces disciplinary hearing over offensive tweet
Hamilton City Councillor Mark Bunting says he is sorry for sending a joke to journalist Angela Cuming, which was a play on her last name, but thought at the time it would make her 'giggle'. Video, Audio
Councillor faces disciplinary hearing over sexually explicit message
Hamilton journalist Angela Cuming says she was humiliated by a 'joke' she received from city councillor Mark Bunting which played on her last name. He now faces a disciplinary hearing. Video, Audio
A handy guide to sending 'funny' messages to women
A Hamilton city councillor who sent a sexually explicit message to a female journalist should have followed three simple rules for messaging a woman something 'funny', writes comedian Melanie…
Councillor's off-colour message
Hamilton councillor Mark Bunting is in hot water after he sent pictures of a crude joke to journalists Angela Cuming. The panellists discuss. Audio
Waikato DHB withholds draft audit report
An report due to be released today into former chief executive Nigel Murray at Waikato DHB is a draft and needs more work before being published, the DHB says.
Journalist on explicit message: 'I've reached my limit'
A Hamilton city councillor has apologised for sending a sexually explicit message to a woman, which he says was a joke. Audio
The Waikato 100
The Waikato 100 to have rowing boats, waka ama, kayakers and more hurtling down the river Audio
Sticky situation after massive molasses spill on road
A truck carrying 14 tonnes of molasses rolled near Ngahape in the Waikato this morning, spilling five tonnes of the sugary syrup on the road.
