Waikato
Man who stabbed fisherman 14 times detained in mental health hospital
A man who stabbed a former Myanmar refugee 14 times while the victim was fishing says he "just flipped out" after his money card was cut off.
Snow warnings for parts of South, Desert Road
A wintry blast is expected to bring snow to many parts of the country this weekend and warnings are in place.
Tai Rāwhiti and Coromandel roads remain closed after storm damage
State Highway 2 north of Gisborne will remain closed until at least Friday as further movement at Mātāwai and Ormond has made it unsafe for road users and unsuitable for heavy vehicles. Audio
One dead, another airlifted to hospital after Kinleith crash
One person is dead following a serious single-vehicle crash on a rural road in the south Waikato.
Treat youself like you would a broken tractor, says Rural Support Trust
Taranaki branch chair Mike Green says we've not weathered the storm yet, but with support, we can. Audio
'Nuisance' quad bike seized by police
Its rider had been doing burnouts in public areas and driving the bike dangerously, Martin said.
Lockdowns an unexpected opportunity to study Waitomo Caves
Data collected during lockdown is helping a tourism company determine how many people can safely enter the caves every day.
Waikato locals urged to register Bee Cards ahead of fare change
Waikato residents are being urged to register their public transport cards in order to be eligible for new fare prices from next month.
Boy dies after being seen huffing from can
A 12-year-old boy died suddenly after inhaling deodorant from a can in Hamilton at the weekend.
Fieldays: Brain health and mental wellbeing worth thinking about
This year, brain health and mental wellbeing are recurring themes at the annual rural gathering at Mystery Creek in Hamilton.
Anti-reoffending scheme Te Pae Oranga moves into Huntly
An initiative that aims to break the cycle of reoffending for Māori is expanding further into the Waikato town of Huntly.
'Blatant disrespect': RSA graves desecrated at Waihi Cemetery
More than a dozen graves in the RSA section of Waihi Cemetery have been damaged by vandals, the second time the cemetery has been desecrated since November.
Cow shed has the essence for coffee roasters
Essenza is home to the best-smelling cow shed in the North Island. Where cattle once sheltered, Mike Jobling now roasts coffee beans. Audio
Four youths arrested in Hamilton after ram-raid, cross-country pursuit
The first incident occurred at a commercial premises on Pollen Street, Thames, just after 2.30am.
Moving Day, for some, means moving islands
The Bells have embarked on an 1100km journey up the country to start their next chapter in Raglan.
Milk keg rollout aims to reduce cafe use of single-use plastic bottles
A Waikato dairy farm is getting behind a new initiative to help cafes cut down on the use of single-use milk bottles by the thousands each year.
Six injured, some seriously, in three-vehicle crash in Waikato
Police are investigating the cause of the Waikato Expressway crash.
Elderly evacuated in Waihi Beach as severe downpour causes flooding
Most people evacuated during flash flooding at Waihi Beach in western Bay of Plenty have found accommodation for the night, Civil Defence says.
Far North bracing for heavy rain and winds
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for already sodden Northland, Bay of Plenty and parts of the East Coast, and people are being warned to be prepared.
From Cockpit to Countryside: pilot cultivates aromatic acre
With a spare acre or two wrapping around the house, Damian Paine's turned his paddock into purple. Acre Lavender Farm Audio
