Waikato
Changing rugby's 'macho' culture
The reputation of NZ Rugby and the Chiefs has taken a considerable hammering of late. First for allegations of abusive behaviour towards a woman hired to strip for the club, and then for a failure to… Audio
Zoo boosts safety systems after keeper's death
Hamilton City Council has spent more than $200,000 on safety improvements at Hamilton Zoo following the death of a zookeeper, it says.
Three councils look to bring in coastal charges
Boaties and marine farmers in Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Marlborough are facing annual fees for using coastal land. Audio
People drinking hospital hand sanitiser
People have been stealing hospital sanitiser to get a fix of alcohol, the Waikato DHB says - with concerns raised about their behaviour and for their health.
One dead after campervan and car crash
One person is dead after a car and campervan crashed near Kopu, south of Thames, this morning.
Stop-go trial: Man found guilty of murdering roadworker
A jury has found Quinton Winders guilty of murdering George Taiaroa, who was operating a stop-go sign in Waikato. Audio
Power still out to hundreds as wild weather continues
Road remain closed due to ice and snow after a wintry blast that also knocked out power and forced the cancellation of Cook Strait ferries. Video
Open letter targets NZ Rugby's Chiefs investigation
New Zealand Rugby's investigation into the Chiefs' stripper scandal is an absolute failure, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner says. Audio
Weather: What you need to know
Road closures, cancellations, power cuts and other essential information to get through the wild spring day.
Landslide crushes Milford Sound building
Landslides triggered by fallen trees have damaged buildings in Milford Sound as weather that's closed roads and cut power continues to sweep the country.
Wild weather topples trees and cuts power
Two people have been injured after gale force winds brought a tree down onto a car near Christchurch.
Chiefs cautioned over 'Mad Monday' behaviour
NZ Rugby has cautioned the Chiefs after investigating allegations players abused a woman performing as a stripper. Video, Audio
Jury retires in stop-go murder trial
The jury in the George Tairaroa murder trial has retired, after the judge described the victim as a man simply going about his job when he was shot dead.
Stop-go murder trial: Closing arguments given
The man accused of shooting a roadworker dead does not know what happened, because he was not there, his lawyer says.
Crown, defence summarise cases in George Taiaroa murder trial
Defence for the man charged with murdering George Taiaroa in 2013 say he had no reason to kill the roadworker, despite the Crown arguing he is the killer. Carla Penman reports. Audio
Pig hunter who fell down 25m bank rescued
A pig hunter who fell 25 metres down a bank in bush at Marotiri, near Taupo earlier this morning has been rescued.
Spotlight on vehicle in stop-go murder trial
Witnesses have given varying descriptions of the vehicle police believe was used in the fatal drive-by shooting of George Taiaroa. Video
Hamilton man's death now treated as homicide
A homicide investigation has started in Hamilton following the death of a man thought to have been attacked with a blunt instrument.
