Waikato

Many locals in Ngaruawahia appear to be welcoming a gang's crackdown on meth dealers, although some wonder what will come next. Video

A Ngaruawahia gang has given methamphetamine dealers until 6.30pm to leave the Waikato town - or else.

Hamilton mayoral candidate Paula Southgate will ask for a recount after being defeated by Andrew King by only nine votes.

A roadshow is underway to secure a mandate from the people of Ngāti Maniapoto to settle its treaty claims.

Ross Bremner's mother was increasingly worried about her son's mental health in the weeks before he killed her and two others, a neighbour says.

Waikato District Health Board has confirmed it will review how Ross Bremner, who killed three people and himself, was cared for by its mental health services.

A man who killed a prison officer has had 13 months added to his sentence after being involved in a stabbing of another inmate.

The Bremner fatal stabbing attack and allegations of underspending shows there is something 'not happening right' in Waikato mental health services, a newly elected DHB member says.

Burying her son's placenta on the property, the great-niece of an elderly couple found dead alongside Ross Bremner was possibly the last to see them alive, other than their killer.

Mona Tuwhangai and Maurice O'Donnell should have been playing in a darts tournament this weekend, instead police are investigating their deaths.

Police are continuing to investigate an attack in Hamilton where a young woman was assaulted by two men dressed as clowns.

An elderly couple found dead alongside the body of fugitive Ross Bremner may have welcomed him into their home as a stranger, their whānau says. Video

Police have named the three people found dead at a rural King Country property, confirming one is wanted man Ross Bremner. Video

Police are looking for two men dressed as clowns who attacked a young woman in Hamilton overnight.

Three people have been found dead at a house near Tahāroa, southwest of Kawhia habour.