Waikato
Atiamuri - the place New Zealanders go for cheap fuel
Motorists are driving for miles to fill up at a small self-service petrol station in the middle of the North Island, believed to have the cheapest fuel in the country. John Boyton headed to Atiamuri… Video, Audio
Short term rental gains means tenants' pain
The picturesque surfing village of Raglan attracts lots of tourists who rent lots of baches and Airbnbs. Trouble is locals struggle to find a home to rent despite a third of residential properties… Audio
IPCA finds use of police dog to capture woman was 'excessive force'
The use of a police dog to catch a woman who fled from officers was excessive, the Independent Police Conduct Authority says.
Girl hit by ute at crossing in Hamilton
An 11-year-old girl is in hospital with serious inuries after she was hit by a ute on a pedestrian crossing in Hamilton.
6.2 earthquake felt throughout central NZ
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake was felt widely throughout the central New Zealand and as far south as Christchurch today. We spoke to people throughout the country, who described what impact the quake had… Video, Audio
Tornadoes, funnel clouds spin through Waikato
A woman has described the moment a small tornado hit her rural Waikato property as she was putting her baby to sleep. Audio
Waikato bounce back to Premiership
Waikato have earned promotion back to the Premiership division of the national domestic rugby competition.
Ngāruawāhia community sets up patrol to try to keep children off bridge
Children will keep jumping from Ngāruawāhia's rail bridge despite community efforts to prevent another death, a ward councillor says. Audio
Motorcyclist dies after crash
A young man died when his motorbike collided with a car on a road outside the Waikato town of Otorohanga last night.
Has Taupo's super volcano been lying about its age?
The dating of many of the world's prehistoric eruptions, including Taupo's super volcano - may be wrong according to new University of Canterbury research. The study presents evidence that the… Audio
Teen thrown from car as it rolls down bank
A car accident that left a passenger seriously injured when the vehicle rolled down a riverbank could have been even worse if it hadn't been low tide, a rescue helicopter pilot says.
Undie FiveHundy: Kerepehi, city of the Hauraki Plains
There may only be one shop and 429 residents, but if you want takeaways at 7:30 in the morning you can get them in Kerepehi. Country Life talks to some locals about what makes their little town… Audio
Undie FiveHundy: Kerepehi, city of the Hauraki Plains
There may only be one shop and 429 residents, but if you want takeaways at 7:30 in the morning you can get them in Kerepehi. Country Life talks to some locals about what makes their little town…
Audio$1.7 million to boost tourism in Waikato
The prime minister has announced a $1.7 million dollop of funding for Waikato to help form a "tourism triangle" between Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha. Is this the Provincial Growth Fund in… Audio
Near plane crash due to 'overwhelmed' controller
Investigators have found a near crash between two aeroplanes in Hamilton was due a series of incidents during a test.
Waikato inland port to bring 300 jobs
Three-hundred jobs will be created with the development of a new freight transport hub just north of Hamilton.
Dead dolphin believed to be rare Maui Dolphin
A dolphin found washed up on a beach near Raglan is thought to be a rare Maui Dolphin.
First kiwi set free on island - hopes 500 more will follow
The first kiwi in a project to release many of the birds on Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato was set free on the maunga on Monday afternoon.
Police seek info on car after suspected gang-related shooting
Police investigating the killing of a man in Hamilton on 8 July are appealing for information on a vehicle.
Hamilton woman found with unexplained injuries dies
A woman who was found with unexplained injuries on a Hamilton street on Saturday night has died.
