Waikato
Homicide investigation begins in capital
The police in Wellington have launched a homicide investigation after the death of a 37-year-old woman in the suburb of Strathmore Park.
Police didn't use excessive force on crushed hand man
Police who crushed the hand of a man being arrested outside a Hamilton nightclub last year have been cleared by the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
Fisherman injured after hauling in mako shark
A Coromandel fisherman was bit by a shark when it began thrashing about after he hauled it in and started cutting into it. The Auckland Rescue Helicopter was called to...
Hospital patients might have been exposed to measles
Waikato hospital patients might have been exposed to measles after a staff member was diagnosed with the disease.
The Future Of Huntly - Allan Sanson
Two fossil fuel power plants in Huntly signalled for closure are to remain open until 2022, Genesis Energy, has revealed today. Genesis had previously announced it would close Huntly's two coal-fired… Audio
Hit and run accused pleads not guilty
The man charged with manslaughter following a hit and run that left teenager Ocean Heke dead has pleaded not guilty.
Hamilton joins earthquake-risk cities
Dr Willem de Lange discusses his research on fault-lines in Waikato which puts Hamilton in greater risk of earthquake damage than previously thought. Audio
A right royal look-alike tour
A party of royal look-alikes paid a visit to a small Waikato town today to share in its birthday celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II.
Te Aroha turns out for Queen's birthday celebrations
Royal family look-a-likes turn out in Te Aroha, to mark Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday. Audio
One dead in Matamata crash
One person is dead and two people critically injured following an accident involving a logging truck and a car on State Highway 29 near Matamata.
Big cleanup job after Coromandel 'hammered' by bad weather
Slips and rockfalls brought down by heavy rain in the Coromandel peninsula could take up to two days to clear after the region was "hammered" by bad weather. Audio
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
