Waikato
Gangs hid drugs in plastic bags for students' lunch
Police have found drugs in plastic bags used by a criminal group to provide sandwiches to school children.
Water supplies to Taupō residents restored
Water supplies to nearly 600 Taupō residents have been reinstated now that algae has tested non-toxic.
Truckies concerned at widening speed gap where two lanes merge
Truck drivers are concerned new speed limits on two of the country's safest roads could be dangerous because it widens the speed gap between heavy and ordinary vehicles. Video, Audio
High and Dry
Bruce has a brainwave - but it's a bit too late. Produced by Bruce Hopkins and Justin Gregory. Executive Producer Tim Watkins. Audio
Helen Clark's next honour
Our former Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Helen Clark is about to add another qualification to her name, she's receiving an honourary doctorate from the University of Waikato. Vice Chancellor, Professor… Audio
Broken Morrinsville pipe fixed but water restrictions stand
Repairs to the Morrinsville water supply appear to have worked but water restrictions will remain in place for at least 24 hours.
Scientists collect Lake Taupō algae samples
Scientists have collected samples from algae blooms found during an inspection of Lake Taupō swimming sites this weekend.
Water supply in Morrinsville 'critically low'
A Waikato council is desperately trying to find a leak that has left the town of Morrinsville almost without water.
Public health warning over swimming at Lake Taupo
Several Taupo lakeside settlements have had their water supplies shut down over fears of a potentially toxic algae bloom. Audio
Hundreds turnout out for Ironman despite algae
The cancellation of the swim in today's half Ironman in Taupō due to toxic algae in the lake hasn't stopped hundreds of athletes taking part.
Holidayers, athletes 'extremely disappointed' by bloom
Holiday makers on Lake Taupō are disappointed they can't swim or fish in the lake due to a toxic algal bloom. Video
Water cut to 600 properties over toxic algae
Several Taupō lakeside settlements have had their water intakes shut down over fears of a potentially toxic algal bloom.
What Lake Taupo residents and tourists know about algae bloom
Laura Dooney is in Hatepe, Lake Taupo, and asked people there what they knew about the algae bloom. Audio
Waikato DHB misses health targets
The embattled Waikato District Health Board has failed to meet some key government health targets in the past year.
Taupō iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa records strong financial return
Taupō iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa has this year received a financial return of $4.7 million.
Name released after body found in Tauranga Harbour
A man who died in Tauranga Harbour on Saturday afternoon has been named.
Have You Seen My Father and Brother
On a rest day in Auckland, disaster strikes when Bruce loses something irreplaceable. Audio
Hamilton ratepayers braced for double-digit hike
Hamilton residents are bracing themselves for a massive rates rise that could hit double digits.
Waikato DHB spending concerns spread to app
The Auditor-General has been asked to inquire into a SmartHealth service being developed at the Waikato District Health Board.
Nigel Murray likened to Al Capone
A senior doctor at Waikato Hospital has likened disgraced former DHB chief executive Nigel Murray to the mobster Al Capone, and says he is not in trouble his for his worst crime - hospital… Audio
