Waikato
'The town is pumping': Business booming in Tairua
This year's highway closure meant the coastal town was often bypassed by peninsula travellers, but now things are looking up for local retailers.
One dead after quad bike accident in Marokopa - police
A woman has died after a quad bike accident in Marokopa this afternoon.
Slice of Waikato colonial history up for sale
A little slice of King Country history is up for sale at Awakino - permanent population 12.
Altercation took place before 'unexplained' death - police
Police are investigating a sudden death that occurred in Hamilton on Thursday afternoon.
Two children in hospital after driveway incident
One of the children remains in a critical condition after being hurt on a Te Kuiti driveway.
Truck blocks southbound lanes on Waikato Expressway
A truck has caught fire on the major highway, blocking all southbound lanes near Meremere.
Watch: Crucial Coromandel bridge opens after nearly a year
Traffic was able to cross the new 124m Taparahi Bridge for the first time since storms in January left a "gaping hole" in the Coromandel highway. Video
Keeping golden clams out of Lake Taupō
Planned commercial boating events at one of our summer hot spot have been cancelled, in an effort to protect the lake from the unwanted freshwater gold clam. To find out more Taupo District Mayor… Audio
Waikato prison opening delay yet again
The completion date for a Waikato prison build has been pushed back, meaning it will not house prisoners until late 2025.
Airbnb names Lower Hutt its top trending New Zealand destination
The Wellington city took the crown, but a handful of small New Zealand towns also made the top 10 list.
Warning to some Waikato residents over toxic fumes lifted
Fire and Emergency says the threat of toxic fumes from a boat shed fire in Hamilton has gone.
Large fire in Te Rapa prompts toxic smoke warning
A large fire in the Hamilton suburb of Te Rapa prompted a toxic smoke warning for neighbouring areas.
School counsellors win $1.8m damages for workplace stress over student suicides, deaths
A husband and wife dealt with 32 deaths in one community during their time at the school, including student suicides, fatal car crashes, terminal illnesses and murder.
Police appeal for information after stabbing at street racer meet-up in Waikato
Police are appealing for information after a stabbing at a meeting of street racers in Waikato over the weekend.
Nearly $50m of repairs to SH1 between Auckland and Hamilton delayed further
Almost $50 million of repairs to State Highway 1 between Auckland and Hamilton are mired in delays and question marks.
Illegal street racer gathering publicised as 'Hamilton invasion' on social media
An illegal street racer gathering in Waikato was publicised on social media as a "Hamilton invasion" and attracted hundreds of people from outside of the region, police say. Audio
Watch: How to spot a counterfeit note
A Waikato bakery is one of the latest to fall victim to counterfeit money amid a series of cases in the area.
MPI issues alert over toxic shellfish found in Waikato
Paralytic shellfish toxins have been found, prompting a warning against collecting or eating shellfish from the Kawhia region.
Around the motu: Libby Kirkby McLeod in Hamilton
The Hamilton City Council has been considering its draft long term plan budget, with the Mayor, Paula Southgate saying tough decisions will need to be made. The beach-side community of Raglan, in… Audio
Port Waikato by-election official results confirm large margin for Bayly
The Electoral Commission has confirmed the final results of the Port Waikato by-election won by National's Andrew Bayly.