Waikato
National pledges to revive Waikato Expressway extension
National is promising to revive an old pledge to extend the Waikato Expressway if elected in September.
Coromandel brown kiwi population discovered at Ring's Beach Wetland
At least two breeding pairs are believed to be among a population of kiwi newly found in the Coromandel.
Waikato River Authority wants inquiry into Auckland water take
The Waikato River Authority is calling on the local government Minister to launch an inquiry into Auckland's water crisis.
Auckland is experiencing its worst ever drought and the council has asked… Audio
Person dies after being hit by train
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a train in Hamilton.
Waikato farmer desperate to keep tug-of-war alive
Country Life: A farmer is building a museum on his farm to preserve memorabilia from New Zealand's oldest introduced sport - tug-of-war. Audio
Miraka Farm
Graham and Tess Smith live in a beautiful valley 50 minutes' drive south of Hamilton. Their dairy farm is tiny by today's standards with just 83 cows but that's just the way Graham wants it. He also… Audio, Gallery
One dead after two vehicle crash near Matamata
One person has died after a crash between a truck and a ute north of Matamata, near Hamilton.
One dead, truck on fire among early crashes in Waikato and Northland
One person has died and a truck has plunged off a Waikato highway and caught fire, in a series of crashes last night and this morning.
Auckland Council grilled by WaterCare over water shortage
Auckland Council has today been grilling its own water company, Watercare, over the management of the region's water shortage.
At a council meeting this morning, Watercare said the city is… Audio
Call for Kirikiriroa to be city's dual name along with Hamilton
The direct descendant of the hapū who lived at Kirikiriroa Pā has called for a dual name for Hamilton. Audio
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by train in Matamata
A person is in a critical condition after being hit by a train in Matamata.
Housing development over historic rua 'baffles the mind' - Ngāti Tamainupō
A Ngāruawāhia hapū has been left in the dark as to why they were not properly consulted about a decision to destroy 300-year-old rua (food pits), it says.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hamilton
A motorcyclist has died in a crash north-west of Hamilton this afternoon.
Cannabis oil infused lollies, chocolates and baked goods seized by police
Police have seized lollies, chocolates and baked goods infused with cannabis oil from a Hamilton address after investigating production and distribution of edible cannabis products.
Ruakura Port project closer to reality with more than $30m in funding
The Ruakura Port development north of Hamilton has recieved more than $30 million from the Provincial Growth Fund and the commercial arm of iwi powerhouse Waikato-Tainui.
Police seek help in finding missing Waikato teen
Waikato Police are asking for the public's help to find missing Hamilton teenager Freedom Davis.
Murder investigation launched after death of man in Hamilton
Police are seeking public help in a murder investigation, after a man died in Hamilton last night.
Homicide inquiry opens after man dies at Hamilton property
A homicide investigation has been launched after a man died in Hamilton today.
Waikato artists embracing diversity in a time of crisis
Waikato artists are being asked to help to encourage unity in the region in the face of escalating online bullying and racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a few days Creative Waikato will announce… Audio
Waikato to Auckland rail project back on track
A new passenger train service from Waikato to Auckland is tentatively predicted to start in November after delays caused by the Covid-19 lockdown.
