Waikato
Muslim community "shocked, stunned" at racial abuse in Waikato
"Very, very shocked and stunned." That's the reaction of the president of the Federation of the Islamic Associations of New Zealand, Hazim Arafeh, to the attack over the weekend on Muslim women in… Audio
Arrest after Muslim-NZ woman records racial abuse
Police have charged a 27-year-old after a Muslim New Zealander posted a video online showing a woman abusing her and her friends.
First time candidates: Tim van de Molen
In the first of a regular series of profiles of first-time candidates in the upcoming general election Wallace speaks to Tim van de Molen - the National Party candidate in the Waikato electorate. Audio
Large forest fire north of Taupō contained
Fire crews at a large forest fire north-west of Taupō are standing down for the night.
Man killed in driveway crash
A man has died after being hit by a car in a Taupo driveway.
Lake Taupō closed after another sewage spill
Swimming is banned in part of Lake Taupō after the second wastewater spillage in three days.
Search for Langdon and daughter cost $40k
The search for Alan Langdon and his six-year-old daughter, who sailed to Australia on a small yacht amidst a custody dispute, cost more than $40,000, the police say.
Dam procedures to be reviewed after drowning
Procedures for opening a dam on the Waikato River are being reviewed after an Auckland woman was swept to her death in its surging rapids yesterday.
Procedures to be reviewed following Aratiatia Dam drowning
The Aratiatia Dam north of Taupo is opened four times a day in summer to allow tourists to see the river in full force, but now Mercury Energy is reviewing its warning system. Audio
Woman drowns in Waikato River
A young woman has drowned after been swept down the Waikato River with three others this afternoon.
Hirini Kaa
Dr Hirini Kaa (Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu, Rongowhakaata) is lecturer in History and Religious Studies at Auckland University. He disputes the 'cringe factor' associated with Waitangi day and says… Audio
Hamilton water main still being repaired
One of the damaged water pipes feeding 27,000 Hamilton properties has now been fixed, but it will be late today before the second one is repaired.
Two dead in Waikato crash
Two people have been killed in a crash near Karapiro in the Waikato.
Urgent restrictions after water main leak
A main supplying about 27,000 Hamilton homes started leaking after a section of the Waikato River riverbank collapsed.
Elderly woman told to make appt to change bank details at WINZ
Seventy-year-old Alexis Smith wanted to notify WINZ she changed bank, but instead of just dropping in a letter, she was told she needed to make an appointment. Video, Audio
Manhunt after Hamilton shooting
Police are looking for a 28-year-old man over a shooting in Hamilton on Sunday night.
13-year-old in court after police chase
A teenager is due to appear in the Youth Court after a police chase though Waikato.
Majic and Robbie Pāora - music and mentoring
Majic Pāora is an award winning reggae singer who has toured around the world, recorded at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong studios and is now mentoring her younger brother Robbie. They're playing the Tāmaki… Audio
Two motorcross riders flown to hospital
Two motorcross riders have been flown to hospital after separate accidents in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Roads open again after North Island crashes
The northbound lanes of the Waikato Expressway and State Highway 57 near Palmerston North have reopened following separate crashes.
