Waikato
Man faces 10 more charges over police ramming
A 37-year-old man accused of ramming a police car on the Coromandel Peninsula last week has reappeared in court facing new charges.
Wooden spoons, razor blades and household sieves used in surgeries
Staff at Waikato Hospital are using household sieves in urology surgeries, wooden spoons in cardiac procedures and shaving blades for skin grafts and plastic surgery. Video, Audio
Wild weather: tornado in the south, lightning in the north
The tornado, north of Hokitika, was one of a series of wild weather events across the country today. Video, Audio
The murder that stunned Hamilton
25 years ago the murder of visiting English tourist Margery Hopegood in Hamilton, stunned the city and the country. She'd only been back in the country of her birth for just four days. The murder was… Audio, Gallery
Audio taonga comes to light 80 years on
The oldest recorded Māori language broadcast - dating back to 1938 at Tūrangawaewae marae in Ngāruawāhia - is one of the prize recordings in the first of four online exhibitions by Ngā Taonga Sound &… Audio
More money or more social spending? - Kiwis have their say
Jacinda Ardern and Bill English have made big promises about the kind of New Zealander they want to help. But who are they and what do they care about. John Campbell heads to Horotiu to find out. Video, Audio
Pair charged with murder in 1987 Red Fox Tavern cold case
Police have charged two men with the murder 30 years ago of Waikato man Chris Bush, after reopening the cold case last month.
DHBs struggling under pressure to make 'efficiency gains'
District health boards are feeling increasingly under pressure to meet the government's financial targets without compromising patient care. Video, Audio
Girls appear in court on murder charge
A 13-year old girl has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a Hamilton man last month.
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
PM's claim homelessness in Hamilton all but eliminated disputed
National Party leader Bill English's bold claim today that homelessness has been all but eliminated in Hamilton is being challenged by groups that help people struggling to find a home. Audio
Sir Colin Meads farewelled in Te Kuiti
Mourners came from throughout the country to farewell Pinetree, as he was known, who died last Sunday, aged 81. Video, Audio
Iwi moves to protect spring from further commercial use
South Waikato iwi Raukawa has refused to give a water-bottling company consent to take water from the Pataruru Blue Springs.
Police seek man in Taupō house fire investigation
The police are seeking help from the public as they investigate a house fire that left a woman, man and baby dead.
Two cousins battle for Hauraki-Waikato electorate
The battle for the Hauraki-Waikato Maori seat this election is a contest between two cousins - Labour's Nanaia Mahuta and the Maori Party's Rahui Papa. Audio
Beyond the Beehive: Life in Thames
Max Towle heads to Thames, where he talks to young people about what life is like growing up in the town, and what jobs and opportunities will keep them there. Video, Audio
King Country local Bud Snowden recalls Sir Colin Meads
King Country local Bud Snowden recalls Sir Colin Meads watching his team from the sidelines, back when he was too little to even do up his boots. Video, Audio
Sir Colin Meads in his own words
Tributes are pouring in from around the world for the All Black legend Sir Colin Meads, who died at 81, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Here's an excerpt from his interview with Nine to Noon in… Audio
One critical after car crashes into Waikato River
A woman is in a critical condition and another person has moderate injuries after a car towing a trailer crashed into the Waikato River in Cambridge.
Celebrations under way for Māori King
Celebrations are under way for the 11th anniversary of the coronation of the Māori King, Kīngi Tuheitia.
