Waikato
Rail bridge deaths: Diving platform proposed
Ngāruawāhia residents have given the thumbs-up for a separate diving platform, but many say it is not likely to stop young people daring each other to jump off the rail bridge.
Ngāruawāhia meets over dangerous railway bridge
Ngāruawāhia locals are meeting with Kiwirail, the mayor, police, and councillors to try and find a solution to the town's railway bridge problem, after a girl was killed by a train on the bridge… Video, Audio
Rotorua flooding: Resident rescued by boat
Residents of about 30 homes in Rotorua remain in temporary accommodation this morning after having to evacuate after flooding yesterday. Audio
Rotorua flooding: 'This by far was just the worst it's ever been'
A Rotorua man forced out of his house by floodwaters says it came up within about 15 minutes, washing away his back fence and trapping his vehicles underwater.
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
Mother of killed passenger: 'we will never forget what you have done'
A man with a list of crimes dating back 18 years has returned to prison after being sentenced for the manslaughter of a friend killed in a high speed car crash in September. 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
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…
AudioHorror 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
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…
AudioTeenager 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.
