Waikato
Search for two men who fled police to continue
The search for two men who fled police in a stolen car and are believed to be lost in the Tongariro National Park ended today without success.
Gunman on the run after shooting at police
Morrinsville locals say the community remains resilient after a gunman open fired on police early yesterday morning leaving some residents on edge. Jessie Chiang reports from the Waikato town. Video, Audio
'You absolutely fear the worst' says Morrinsville resident
An armed police cordon around part of Morrinsville remained in place overnight, after a gunman shot at police on Sunday morning.
Police seek couple who fled from officers
The police are searching for two people who fled from officers on the Desert Road, in the central North Island.
Farming Talk Fest: part two
Country Life hosts a round table discussion looking at some of the key challenges facing farming in New Zealand. Two people who earn their living as dairy farmers as two people who argue current… Audio
Farming Talk Fest: part one
Country Life hosts a round table discussion looking at some of the key challenges facing farming in New Zealand. Two people who earn their living as dairy farmers as two people who argue current… Audio
Ardern talks politics in home town of Morrinsville
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern headed to her hometown of Morrinsville in the Waikato today where she visited her old school and an old work place. Sarah Robson asked locals what they thought of her… Video, Audio
Hamilton company charged over North Korea sanctions breach
Customs has filed charges against a local aircraft company for breaching United Nations sanctions imposed on North Korea.
Real estate agency fined $1m in latest price-fixing case
Hamilton real estate agency Online Realty is the latest company to be fined for price fixing, and has been ordered to pay more than $1 million.
A lot to crow about
This year, 1250 birds were entered into the Waikato Poultry and Pigeon Club's championship show. It's a beauty pageant that organisers hope will delight members of the public so they too will decide… Audio
Out on the farm
Calving's an incredibly busy time on farm but Carol Stiles manages to sneak a few minutes with vet Steve Harkness while he's working on a 1,000-cow Waikato farm. Audio
Manhunt after child assaulted in school grounds
Police are looking for a man who entered the grounds of a Hamilton primary school and assaulted a student.
Man jailed for Taumarunui assault
A man has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years for the severe assault of a man in Taumarunui last year.
Two teenage girls charged with murder over Hamilton stabbing
Two teenage girls have been charged with the murder of a Hamilton man who was fatally stabbed on Friday night.
Man charged with murder over Te Awamutu death
A Te Awamutu man has entered no plea to a charge of murdering another man in the south Waikato town last month.
Fatal stabbing prompts calls for action in Hamilton
The fatal stabbing of Norman Kingi in Hamilton over the weekend has prompted calls for more to be done to prevent another tragedy before it's too late.
'Something needs to be done'
Three young females are alleged to have been involved in the fatal stabbing of a Hamilton man at the weekend. Norman Kingi's death has sparked renewed calls for community policing to be strengthened.
…Chemical spill from truck crash closes SH1 near Karapiro
A truck with chemicals on board has overturned on State Highway 1 near at Karapiro.
WINZ office closed following threat
The police have charged a man after Work and Income staff were threated in Hamilton.
Police reopen decades-old case on deadly bar robbery
Police hope new information about the murder of a Waikato man 30 years ago means they are closer to catching the killer.
