Waikato
Severe flooding in Coromandel
Heavy rain has caused flooding and slips in the Coromandel, cutting off access to some towns in the region.
New arrivals for Motutapu Island
Three Coromandel brown kiwi have been taken by waka to their new home on Motutapu Island.
Campervan fire - one dead, one in critical condition
One person has died and another is in a critical condition after the campervan they were travelling in caught fire.
Regional Wrap
Feijoa harvesting's underway, at Ruatoria on the East Coast the ewes are in good nick for the ram and a young Taranaki dairy farmer is gearing up for National awards. In the South Island, fruit… Audio
Waikato mental health services review 'a whitewash'
The father of a man who drowned after walking out of a mental health facility at Waikato Hospital is calling a report on its services a whitewash. Video
Family calls for apology over death
After a 21-year-old man suffering from schizophrenia drowned near to his mental health facility, his family say the related formal inspection was a whitewash. Audio
Another dog attack prompts call for desexing
The latest vicious dog attack in South Waikato has the dog control manager there asking the government to enforce the neutering of menacing dogs.
1.5m poppies on sale for Poppy Day
One-and-a-half million poppies are on sale today to raise money in the annual RSA Poppy Day appeal Audio
Dog control manager demands government enforce desexing
The latest vicious dog attack in South Waikato has the dog control manager there asking the government to enforce the neutering of menacing dogs. Audio
Officials investigating if dog was egged on in Tokoroa attack
Officials are investigating whether a dog that mauled a Tokoroa boy was encouraged to attack by its owner. Audio
Teens attacked by dog in Tokoroa
A 16-year old has suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a dog in Tokoroa yesterday.
Schools dealing with more violent children- Principals' Fed.
The Principals' Federation says schools are having to deal with more violent and difficult children than ever before, and many are struggling to cope. Audio
Paeroa schools refuse to enrol violent boy
Schools in the north-Waikato town of Paeroa are again refusing to enrol a child because of extremely violent behaviour. Audio
Paeroa schools refuse to enrol violent boy
A school in Paeroa is refusing to let a violent child return to class, the second time in three years one of the north-Waikato town's schools has taken such action. Audio
Measles risk for Waikato Hospital patients
People that were at the Waikato Hospital's Emergency Department late last month and early this month may have been exposed to the measles virus.
Rupert d'Cruze
Hamilton based conductor Repert d'Cruze is helping develop classical music in the Waikato; he's set up a Sistema programme for children and is involved in a orchestral trust to foster music… Audio
Man on trial for sex offences dies in crash
A man who has been on trial on more than 40 sex offence charges has died in a motorcycle crash.
Rise in number of velvetleaf cases in Waikato
The invasive weed velvetleaf has been found on more farms in Waikato, prompting the Waikato Regional Council to ramp up its local response.
Murder charge after woman's body found
A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder after the body of a young woman was found south of Auckland.
Bullish Future for Semen-Spiked Shampoo?
There's a new shampoo and hair conditioning range on the market, it contains BSP - Bovine Seminal Plasma. Audio, Gallery
