Waikato
Man dies in kayaking accident on Tongariro River
A man has died in a kayaking incident in the central North Island this morning.
Waikato teenager granted bail over mosque shooting video
A teenager charged with possessing a copy of the video of the Christchurch mosque shootings has been granted bail.
Hamilton councillors' past remarks court controversy
Some local councillors are coming under scrutiny for seriously objectionable remarks they've made in the past ... Audio
People near burning landfill told to stay indoors
Fire and Emergency is asking people living near a Waikato landfill that's been burning for three days to stay indoors.
Men shot at outside Tokoroa party, suffer shrapnel wounds
A man "fired a weapon" at people outside a party in Tokoroa early Sunday morning, and two men remain in hospital with shrapnel wounds, police say.
Hamilton City Councillor condemned over Mosque comments
There's been general condemnation of comments made by a Hamilton City Councillor who criticised New Zealand for commemorating those killed in the Christchurch Mosque attacks. Audio
Hamilton City Councillor plans to visit his local mosque to apologise for comments
A Hamilton City councillor who criticised the commemorations for those killed in the Christchurch terror attacks plans to visit his local mosque to apologise. Video, Audio
Hamilton mayor criticises councillor for comments following Christchurch attacks
Under-fire Hamilton City Councillor has a track record of not supporting initiatives involving ethnic groups, the mayor says. Audio
Six injured in mini bus crash near Matamata
Six people have been injured in a minibus crash near Matamata in the Waikato.
Council says rare bats won't be harmed in tree felling
Rare native bats have been found in dangerous pine trees at a Waikato reserve, leading to the park being closed.
Government missing chance for joint action on extremism - Muslim leader
A Muslim association with a 20-year plan to improve community links says it is this type of work that can keep people safe.
Investigators on way to scene of fatal plane crash
A team from the Transport Accident Investigation Commission is expected to arrive at the site of a fatal plane crash in the Kaimanawa Ranges this morning.
Waikato farm falls silent as last infected cows leave
Waikato farmer Henk Smit had to kill 800 cows and calves when mycoplasma bovis was detected in his herd. He has put his property on the market and wants to leave the country. Audio
Two dead in Waikato crash
Two people have died at the scene in a crash involving a ute and a truck in Waikato.
Street art in Hamilton
Hamilton's library is one of several public buildings getting a mural make-over this weekend as part of the annual Boon Street Art Festival. Audio
Child hit by car in driveway in critical condition
A 1-year old has been struck by a car in a Hamilton driveway and is in a critical condition.
Google's 360-degree view of Waikato River goes online
Google Street View has today launched the first online 360-degree view of a New Zealand river.
Benneydale locals against proposal to change town's name
Ngati Maniapoto's request to change the name of the small King Country town Benneydale to Te Māniaiti has been met by oposition from locals - and outsiders - who have signed a petition against the… Video, Audio
Pedestrian suffers serious injuries in Hamilton accident
A pedestrian has been seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Hamilton this afternoon.
Paraglider seriously injured in Raglan crash
A paraglider has been seriously injured at Raglan in Waikato.
