Waikato
Three fatalities in separate North and South Island crashes today
Three people have died in separate crashes in Te Puke, Hamilton and North Otago today.
Hamilton bans sprinklers for first time in seven years
Hamilton is banning the use of garden sprinklers for the first time in seven years, as the city faces record water use.
Ministers taken to court over decison on mine dumping
Government ministers David Parker and Grant Robertson are being taken to court over their handling of a decision allowing the purchase of land on which to dump mine tailings.
Motorcyclist dies near Morrinsville
A motorcyclist has died following a serious crash in Waikato, this afternoon.
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Waikato farmers 'prepared' for dry spell but some crops suffering
Farmers in Waikato and South Auckland are increasingly worried by the drought-like conditions.
Taupō death treated as suspicious, police say
The death of a woman at a rural property near Taupō over the weekend is being treated as suspicious.
Person found dead in burnt out vehicle near Morrinsville
A person has been found dead in a burnt out vehicle near Morrinsville this morning. Police don't think the fire was the result of a crash.
Dry conditions lead to fire ban in Auckland, north Waikato
A total fire ban will be in place across the entire Auckland region and north Waikato from Tuesday morning.
Hamilton artists bring dull wall to life with mural featuring Waikato River, tūī
A large grey concrete wall in Hamilton has been transformed by what's thought to be one of the biggest murals in the country.
Five injured as crash closes SH1 in Waikato
Part of State Highway One in Waikato is closed after a crash.
Taupō settlements 'shocked' over fire lit while family slept
Residents are shocked and hugely concerned as police investigate four suspected arsons near Lake Taupō, a local woman says.
60 sawmill employees hear of job losses on holidays
More than 60 staff have been called back from their holidays to be told their jobs at a South Waikato Sawmill are gone.
Police investigate spate of mail thefts across Waikato
Police are investigating a spate of mail thefts from post boxes across Waikato.
Thames mayor says drivers at fault after fatal crashes
Two people have died in separate crashes on State Highway 25A near Kopu in the last three weeks.
Three 'suspicious' building fires near Taupō
Three overnight fires at buildings near Lake Taupō are being treated as suspicious, Fire and Emergency says.
Hamilton wall to become one of New Zealand's largest murals
A large grey concrete wall in central Hamilton will be transformed in January one of the largest murals ever painted in New Zealand.
Desmond Pratt, 82, still missing after three days
The family of a missing Ngaruawahia man are concerned for his wellbeing.
Multiple people unwell at property where one person was found dead
Multiple people were found unwell at the address of sudden unexplained death yesterday in Hamilton.
One dead, two injured in crash on SH3 near Piopio
One person has died and three others are seriously injured after a crash on State Highway 3 near Piopio, in the North Island.
