Waikato
Ram-raid burglary on brand clothing shop in Raglan
Thousands of dollars of brand clothing has been stolen in a ram-raid burglary on a Raglan clothing store early this morning.
Driver charged over drink-driving, speeding with 12 passengers
A woman was clocked drink driving while speeding and carrying 12 passengers, including nine children, on Sunday night.
Hamilton police still looking for Elenoa Phillips
Police are still appealing for sightings of a Hamilton woman who was reported missing last month.
The dangers of a lifeline road: Coromandel Peninsula
Businesses are still hurting from the January 5 storm Audio
Police investigate unexplained death in Hamilton
The police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman at a Hamilton house.
Rugby Sevens weekend kicks off in Hamilton
The Waikato Stadium is sold out for the next two days, with about 25,000 people expected to fill the ground each day. Video, Audio
Child dies after quad bike rolls in Waikato
A boy has died after a quad bike rolled on a Waikato dairy farm last night.
Grandfather facing charges after leaving kids in hot car
With temperatures across the country continuing to soar, the number of children and pets needing to be rescued from hot cars is also on the rise. Audio
Dances with Bulls
After an extended layoff Bruce is given a roaring send off when he resumes his journey. Audio
Woman missing for almost eight weeks
Hamilton police are seeking sightings of a 48-year-old woman who has not been seen for almost eight weeks.
Waikato DHB spent $106,000 to hire Nigel Murray
Waikato DHB paid $106,000 to a recruitment agency to hire disgraced former CEO Nigel Murray, despite multiple warnings about him. Audio
Botulism family raises concerns over DHB communication
The lawyer for a family struck down with a mystery illness after eating wild boar in November have raised concerns about communication at Waikato hospital.
Search intensifies for missing 84-year-old
More than 40 volunteers have joined police in their search for missing Hamilton man Raymond Stirling who was last seen on Monday.
Iwi funding model leading te reo Maori revitalisation
Waikato has started with a te reo Māori option at ATMs but that's just the beginning. Advocates says the key is to get the language out in the community, not just the main centres. Audio
Kaiaua flood aftermath: 'This is a lot more significant than most people realise'
Kaiaua flood victims who had no insurance are struggling to get back on their feet, says the local mayor.
Concerns for missing Hamilton man's welfare
An elderly Hamilton man is still missing, two days after he was last seen.
Logging company ordered to pay sacked worker $12k
A logging worker unfairly sacked just months after going off the benefit has been awarded more than $12,000.
Mayor says wastewater leakage not good enough
Taupo's mayor says he's told staff wastewater leaking into Lake Taupo for the second time in a week is not good enough. Audio
Taupō water still too risky for swimming
Swimmers are again being asked to avoid a part of Lake Taupō after wastewater spilled into it for the second time within a week.
Oil spill reduces SH29 to one lane
Motorists taking State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range have been warned of an oil spill from an accident that has already caused several other crashes.
