Waikato
Former MP warned health board over CEO
Former Labour MP Sue Moroney says she warned the Waikato District Health Board about its overspending CEO before he was hired. Audio
Waikato DHB chair: I'm not to blame for spending scandal
Waikato District Health Board's chair says he was unaware of the scale of travel by its former chief executive, and is angry about the spending scandal that's engulfed his DHB.
Waikato DHB chairman won't resign over CEO's overspending
Waikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock has denied responsibility and refused to resign over the over-spending by the DHB's former Chief Executive. Audio
New theatre an opportunity for Hamilton
A new performing arts centre in Hamilton could revitalise the CBD and creative arts community in the city, according to backers of the plan.
Public toilet to be equipped for severely disabled
The country's first public toilet equipped with height-adjustable, adult-sized change table and hoist for users with severe disabilities is to be built in the Hamilton Gardens.
Joji Varghese: update on family being treated for botulism
Three members of a family being treated for botulism in Waikato Hospital were infected by eating wild boar in a curry they'd prepared, although tests are still being conducted in Australia to confirm… Audio
Nearly $150k spent on Waikato DHB investigation
An investigation into overspending by the former head of the Waikato District Health Board has cost the hospital almost $150,000.
Spaced out in Kihikihi
The small Waikato town of Kihikihi is home to a space museum which has artefacts from the Russian and American space programmes, interactive activities and a real-time stream from an international… Audio, Gallery
Family sickened after eating wild boar
The Waikato DHB said in a statement the three patients are responding to botulism anti-toxin, but it could be a couple of weeks before the results of toxicology tests are known. Audio
Nesting birds cause Waikato power cut
Nest-building by a big flock of birds caused a four-hour power cut to parts of Waikato yesterday.
Family facing permanent paralysis after eating wild boar
A man caught a wild boar hunting with friends and fed it to his wife and mother - now all three are in a serious condition in Waikato Hospital. Video, Audio
Wild boar may have poisoned Putaruru family
Three members of a Putaruru family could be permanently paralysed after eating what may have been contaminated wild boar. Video, Audio
More patchy thunder, hail, heavy rain due over Aotearoa
Thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain are expected to batter the top of the North Island again today. Nearly 1000 lightning strikes hit areas between the Bay of Islands and Waikato on Monday afternoon… Audio
Firefighter rescues girl from Waikato River
A Ngaruawahia firefighter has rescued a girl who was clinging to a support pile for a bridge on the Waikato River this afternoon.
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter over crash
A Hamilton man's car crashed in Cambridge during a police pursuit, killing a passenger and seriously injuring two others.
Iwi wants businesses to pay to use Lake Taupō
The tribe that owns Lake Taupō wants to charge all commercial operators that use the lake. Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board chief executive Topia Rameka talks to Guyon Espiner. Video, Audio
Police call for witnesses after armed robbery
A superette in Hamiton was robbed by armed men this morning.
Women, 19, face arson charges over school fire
Two young women have been charged with arson, over a fire at Sacred Heart Girls College in Hamilton on Friday night.
'Lot of flames, broken windows' at Hamilton school fire
Firefighters battled a blaze at Sacred Heart College in Hamilton overnight.
Motocross victim's family want better spectator protection
The family of a man killed at a motocross event want stricter trackside rules to prevent other spectators being killed.
