Waikato
Councillor resigns over unauthorised sand quarry
A Waipā district councillor has resigned over links to an unauthorised on-farm sand quarry, near the banks of the Waikato River.
Teen facing firearms, disorderly behaviour charges over attack on milk tanker
Police have arrested two more people linked to an attack on a milk tanker in Waikato last month.
'The vision was to give voice to our ancestors': Māori battle story brought to life
An iwi has re-created the trenches and a fortified pā to help tell the true story of the Battle of Rangiriri in November, 1863.
Another arrest over Te Awamutu aggravated robbery
Police have arrested a fourth person in relation to an aggravated robbery that left a Waikato security guard with a head injury.
Hamilton looking to reshape it's CBD in a post COVID environment
Now Covid restrictions have started to ease, businesses in our city centres are cautiously optimistic about returning workers and shoppers.. Behind this recent push is Vanessa Williams, she speaks to… Audio
Police investigate death of two-year-old in Hamilton
Officers were flagged down in Heaphy Terrace about 11am on Saturday by the occupants of a vehicle who requested assistance with the girl.
Three people arrested over 2019 death of man found in Hamilton garden
Police have arrested three people in relation to the death of Joshua Terrey, who was found dead in a Hamilton garden in 2019.
Axed liquor licensing policy back on Hamilton Council agenda
The council is revisiting the policy after ditching it four years ago due to pressure from the liquor industry.
Recording devices being used to find long-tailed bats
Surveys are being done throughout the Waipa District to try and find out where long-tailed bats are living and how many there are. Waipa District Council arborist planner, Chris Brockelbank talks to… Audio
Police appeal for sightings of missing Taupō man's bike
Police searching for Taupō man Michael Yewen, who was last seen two months ago, are asking for sightings of his bike.
Hamilton City Council seeks feedback on its Disability Action Plan
A Waikato cerebral palsy advocate says the council must work with the disabled community when creating policies that directly impact their lives.
Police issue 200 fines after gathering of illegal street racers
Two hundred infringement notices were issued by police following a crackdown on a gathering of illegal street racers in Waikato District last week.
Senior Tokoroa Hospital clinicians help out as staff shortages bite
Senior staff at Tokoroa Hospital are plugging the gaps on the wards to replace staff hit by Covid-19.
Community boards would be ‘great step forward’ in Hamilton
'Give Hamilton communities a voice' is the message from a Waikato Māori leader who believes community boards in Hamilton would be a great step forward.
IPCA rules police shooting of Waikato man justified
The police watchdog says officers who shot and killed a man who fired at them with a military-style rifle were justified in doing so.
Organisers of car meet where tanker was damaged say they couldn't control crowd
A group who helped to run a Waikato car meet, in which some of the attendees attacked a milk tanker, say they do not condone that behaviour.
'Behaviour is unacceptable': Police seek offenders after milk tanker damaged
An investigation has been launched into the smashing of a milk tanker's windscreen and milk being tipped onto a road at the weekend.
Moving North
Rayne Bradley is 17 years old. She is leaving her safe home environment in the King Country town of Taumarunui and hitting hostel life in Hamilton city. She's the first person in her extended family… Audio
Cool cows a challenge for scientists
LIC has identified a gene that helps cows cope better in the heat of summer. Audio
Waikato Expressway assault: Victim still in critical condition
The 31-year-old man who was viciously assaulted by a group of people remains in a stable but critical condition in hospital, police say.
