Waikato
Body of missing Hamilton teenager found
A Hamilton teenager reported missing by his family on Friday has been found dead in the suburb of Hillcrest.
Modern skincare with traditional Māori remedies
Lee Tane and his wife Trina create a range of native plant-based skincare products which harness the power of rongoā (traditional Māori medicine). Te Ahi Kaa visits their whānau kitchen, aka the NOA… Audio
Fines for companies digging up Waikato streambed
A dairy farm and an earthworks company have been fined more than $50,000 between them for digging in a Waikato stream.
Driver who killed passenger during police pursuit jailed
A Hamilton man convicted of manslaughter after crashing the car he was driving while being pursued by police in Cambridge has been jailed for more than six years.
Hamilton remains the press club hub
The Wintec Press Club was one of few forums for free and frank discussions between journalists and newsmakers. When Wintec pulled the plug recently it looked like the end of the of the story, but a… Audio
Horror Thames crash: Three victims named
A two-car crash in Thames that left three dead has been called catastrophic by the emergency crews who attended it.
Racer sentenced for manslaughter: 'You left those kids'
A young man has escaped jail time for his part in the deaths of four people killed when their car crashed while street racing his vehicle near Hamilton in June 2016.
Man escapes jail for street racing smash
Dylan Cossey, 21, escaped jail time for his part in the deaths of four people killed when their car crashed while street racing his vehicle near Hamilton. Video, Audio
Racer found guilty of manslaughter avoids prison sentence
A man convicted of the manslaughter of four people killed in a crash while racing has been sentenced to one year's home detention.
Health warning over measles case in Hamilton
A confirmed case of measles in Hamilton has sparked a health warning in the city.
Squeaky Clean?
Dr Clive Dalton, a retired animal scientist, says New Zealand needs to seriously look at many farming and recreational practises that we see as "normal" and question how they'd look to overseas… Audio
Teenager charged after Hamilton assaults
A 16-year-old has been charged in connection with the assault of a woman and her young daughter in their Hamilton home.
Hunter pleads guilty to fatal shooting charge
A 37-year-old man charged over the death of a Katikati man in a hunting accident has pleaded guilty.
Rejig of rescue helicopter bases 'could cost lives'
Pressure is building on the government to step in and ensure that rescue helicopter bases remain in Taupo and Rotorua.
'Massive' blaze at Thames-Coromandel mill
About 20 fire trucks and appliances have been battling a huge fire at a mill in Thames-Coromandel district.
Iwi paid $34m on top of Waitangi settlements
The Crown has paid an extra $34 million on top of Treaty of Waitangi settlements to two iwi.
When a tornado comes to town
Tongariro Crossing Lodge owner Louis Van Wyk describes what it's like when a tornado hits. He spoke to Zac Fleming. Video, Audio
Tornado destroys house, damages others, in National Park
A tornado tore through the central North Island town of National Park today, destroying at least one house and damaging others. Reporter Andrew McRae joins Checkpoint live from the town. Video, Audio
Woman and daughter attacked in Hamilton home invasion
A woman and her young daughter have been attacked in their home in Hamilton.
Paeroa street artist takes on skate park mural
A young Paeroa man who was made to scrub his tags from the old local skate-park is now being paid to paint a mural at the town's new skate park.
