Waikato
Police locate 10-year-old boy missing in Hamilton
Police have this evening located a 10-year-old-boy reported missing in Hamilton today.
'Never seen anything like it': Law expert on missing children and $10k reward
A senior law expert is warning those who give false information in an attempt to get the reward for the missing Marokopa children could find themselves in trouble with the authorities.
Pouakani land: Complexities, sensitivities and hara as a tough decision looms
Explainer: A Wairarapa hapū says a Supreme Court ruling means it should be removed from a proposed treaty settlement that is in its final stages.
Manhunt after officer shot at by fleeing driver - police
Police say armed officers are searching for a person who shot at officers then fled, in Hamilton.
Hamilton West goes to the polls to decide new MP
Electoral officials are encouraging people in today's Hamilton West by-election to get out and vote, even if they are not yet enrolled.
A race against time at Fieldays
Fieldays being held in late-November wasn't the only difference to the annual offering. Mark Eager and Lizzie Stephenson were put in the drivers seat of a tractor in a race they dubbed against the… Audio
Candidates go all-out in bid for votes in Hamilton West by-election
It is crunch time for the two front-runners in the Hamilton West by-election with voting set to end at 7pm tomorrow.
Special Olympics: Competitors intent on doing their best while having fun
About 1000 competitors have gathered in Hamilton for the opening of the Special Olympics National Summer Games today.
Wairarapa Māori win legal battle over power station
The Supreme Court has found in their favour in a fight for the site of a hydro-electric power station in Waikato.
'Incredibly difficult' for National to win Hamilton West by-election - Luxon
The National Party leader talks Hamilton West, "demerging" TVNZ and RNZ, and the latest rise of Winston Peters. Audio
Hamilton West by-election candidates debate region's issues
Hamilton West voters will head to the polls this Saturday for the by-election triggered by former Labour MP Gaurav Sharma's resignation from Parliament in October. Audio
Meet the Number-8-wired minds at Fieldays innovation hub
More than 60 creative problem solvers were finalists in the Fieldays Innovation Awards this week. Audio
Rayne Bradley ticks the year off
In a series about a rural teen heading to the city to study, Country Life catches up with Taumarunui-born Rayne Bradley who is about to spread her wings. Audio
Search for man who fell off rocks fishing in Waikato
Police are searching for a fisherman who went missing in the water off Pukerewa Road south of Waikaretu.
National, Labour leaders in Hamilton to endorse by-election candidates
Voters may be feeling slightly apathetic and suffering election fatigue but a crucial seat is up for grabs in Hamilton this month.
'We want to show the world': Emissions, sustainability at forefront of Fieldays
Visitors to this year's Fieldays have plenty to think about, with the government having launched its Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions yesterday.
Tornado rips through Hauraki District
A tornado has taken down powerlines and trees and lifted a roof in the Hauraki District this afternoon - one resident said he saw corrugated iron roofing flying through the air.
Fieldays begins with fine weather expected for the 4-day event
The gates at Fieldays are officially open with farmers, growers, buyers, sellers and families streaming into Mystery Creek.
What's on the mind of voters for the Hamilton West by-election?
Community leaders say most people are more concerned about getting by day to day than worrying about an election that does not affect who is in power.
Fieldays is back in Waikato
Fieldays at Mystery Creek in Waikato is back. The gates open tomorrow, and big crowds are expected. New Zealand National Fieldays Society Chief executive Peter Nation will be among them. Audio
