Waikato
Hamilton man armed, say police
Police say Hamilton man Nick Marshall was killed last night because the 36-year-old was armed and refused to put his weapon down. Audio
Controversy over shot Hamilton man's death
A 36-year-old Hamilton man, Nick Marshall, was fatally shot by police last night, who claim that he was armed and refused to put the weapon down. Video, Audio
Waikato mental health patient found dead
A patient at a Waikato mental health centre has been found dead while on unsupervised leave, the night before she was due to be discharged.
Person shot by police in Hamilton during search of house
Police have shot and killed a person while executing a search warrant in Hamilton. Our reporter Andrew McRae is at the scene in Frankton. Audio
Police shot person dead during search of Hamilton property
A person is dead after being shot by the police as they were carrying out a search warrant in Hamilton last night. We talk to a witness. Audio
Motorcyclist killed in Waikato crash
A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a car in Waikato.
Rhythm for the Blues
India has one of the highest rates of depression in the world and for men within the age of 15 to 29 the suicide rate is very high. The Indian community in New Zealand is also deeply affected but an… Video, Audio, Gallery
Burglar targets elderly gardeners
Police in Hamilton are on the hunt for a burglar who has been breaking into people's homes while they're out in the garden.
Police name two who died in crash near Taupō
Police have named two people killed in a road crash near Taupō last night.
Floods threaten to cut off Katikati
The Bay of Plenty town of Katikati is on the verge of being cut off as a flooded stream threatens a bridge north of the town on State Highway Two. Meanwhile north of Katikati, Thames Valley Civil… Audio
Woman escapes from hammer-wielding attacker
Police are seeking people who might have witnessed a woman being attacked with a hammer in Hamilton yesterday afternoon.
Hamilton theatre strengthening to cost millions
A report into Hamilton's Founders Theatre has confirmed the facility is an earthquake risk and will have to be strengthened if it is to reopen.
Meet the parrots that kōrero in Te Reo
"Tihei mauri ora kia tātou": These words came from the mouths of 11 Amazon parrots living in quiet, secluded Cambridge in Waikato. Video, Audio
Final sightings sought after body found in cardboard
Police in Waikato are appealing for any last sightings of a man whose body was discovered in a cardboard bale in Hamilton. Audio
Support lacking in Te Awamutu for homeless people
Night shelter manager Peter Humphreys says it is not uncommon for homeless people to sleep in cardboard recycling cages for warmth and security. This after the body of 40-year old Te Awamutu man… Audio
Police appeal for last sightings of man found in cardboard bale
Waikato Police are appealing to the public for any last known sightings of a man whose body was discovered in a cardboard bale in Hamilton. Detective Inspector Hywel Jones is leading the investigation… Audio
Measles outbreak in the Waikato continues to spread
The measles outbreak in Waikato is continuing to spread with more than 50 confirmed cases. So far 10 people have been hospitalised with the disease. Waikato's Medical Officer of Health Felicity Dumble… Audio
Man found dead in bale was homeless
The body of a 40-year-old homeless man found in a cardboard bale at a recycling plant in Hamilton had been taken there by truck, police say.
Number of measles cases in Waikato hits 50
Waikato's measles outbreak continues to spread, with more than 50 confirmed cases.
Hamilton body 40-year-old homeless man
Police have revealed that a body found in a cardboard bale is that of a 40-year-old father of three, who was living rough. Audio
