Hamilton
Electric atmosphere as Tonga, Samoa clash
The atmosphere at Waikato Stadium is electric with Tongan and Samoan supporters cheering and singing side-by-side as the two Pacific teams' clash.
Patient waited 'double the optimal time frame' for acute surgery
A 78-year-old man who broke his hip at home had to wait for four days for an operation at Waikato Hospital in 2013.
Hamilton rewrites Suzuka track record
Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton smashed the Suzuka track record to seize a dominant Japanese grand prix pole position on Saturday with Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel lining up alongside on the front…
Hamilton's downtown free parking a revitalisation effort
Hamilton is going to trial free parking for two hours in the central city in an effort to revitalise the city centre. Also in the pipeline are a proposal to give the city's main square a makeover and… Audio
$1bn Hamilton city 'gateway' planned
A $1 billion residential, tourism and recreational development is being proposed for just north of Hamilton.
England eye series win over Silver Ferns
England believe they've found the key to undoing the Silver Ferns. After their second test win, England captain Ama Agbeze said they got in Maria Tutaia's head, leading to poor shooting form and… Audio
Casino and school fraudster sent to jail
Tessa Grant, 41, stole and defrauded her employers to feed an equestrian, was today sentenced to seven years and eight months in jail. Video, Audio
Shelter disputes National leader's homeless claim
The manager of a Hamilton shelter is disputing the National Party leader's claim that homelessness has almost been eliminated in the city. Video
Could fast regional rail really work?
Transport lobby group Greater Auckland's plan for a fast rail service connecting Auckland with Tauranga and Hamilton, and smaller towns in between, and claims it would help boost growth in a region… Audio
Teens target three Hamilton petrol stations
Two teenagers armed with a hammer and a tomahawk raided three petrol stations in under an hour overnight.
Teen driver dies in crash after 'fleeing police'
An 18-year-old who died in Hamilton overnight had failed to stop for an officer, police say.
Real estate agency fined $1m in latest price-fixing case
Hamilton real estate agency Online Realty is the latest company to be fined for price fixing, and has been ordered to pay more than $1 million.
Manhunt after child assaulted in school grounds
Police are looking for a man who entered the grounds of a Hamilton primary school and assaulted a student.
Two teenage girls charged with murder over Hamilton stabbing
Two teenage girls have been charged with the murder of a Hamilton man who was fatally stabbed on Friday night.
Fatal stabbing prompts calls for action in Hamilton
The fatal stabbing of Norman Kingi in Hamilton over the weekend has prompted calls for more to be done to prevent another tragedy before it's too late.
WINZ office closed following threat
The police have charged a man after Work and Income staff were threated in Hamilton.
Genetic centre to boost agriculture
A new genetic centre in Waikato hopes to overcome what scientists say is a lack of research in quantitative genetics in New Zealand.
Government divvies up $1 billion infrastructure fund
The construction of thousands of houses in Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton will be fast-tracked as five councils will be loaned cash under the fund, to help pay for water, roads and other… Video, Audio
Hamilton to receieve grid penalty
Lewis Hamilton will have a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix after his Mercedes required an unscheduled gearbox change.
Fatal shooting of Hamilton man was justified - IPCA
A Hamilton man killed by police during a raid in July tried to blast an officer with a shotgun before police fired eight shots at him, a watchdog's report says.