Waikato
Six injured in Waikato crash
Six people have been taken to hospital after a crash south of Hamilton.
Blowtorch fireball leads to $24,000 compensation
A Waikato flooring company must pay $57,000 after a blowtorch turned glue fumes into a fireball and badly burned an employee.
Celebrations mark Māori King's coronation
Celebrations are under way in Waikato to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the coronation of Māori King Kiingi Tuheitia.
72 jobs could go if Westpac closes branches
Westpac is being urged to reconsider its proposal to close its Raglan branch, the last stand alone bank in the town. Video, Audio
Rain, slips affect North Island roads
A slip is causing traffic delays in Coromandel, while clean-up crews are tackling road damage caused by flooding north of Auckland.
No charges over Chiefs end-of-season party
Police will not be taking action against the Chiefs rugby players who allegedly mistreated a woman hired as a stripper.
Power in central NI could be out for weeks
It could be a matter of weeks before power is restored to some properties in the central North Island. Unison's Danny Gough joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Listening devices used in stop-go shooting inquiry
Police carried out extensive surveillance on the man accused of killing South Waikato roadworker George Taiaroa - and on his family.
Man charged over power cut linked to woman's death
A Rotorua man has been charged with criminal nuisance over a power cut that caused a Taupo woman's ventilator to fail.
Dive teams search for missing Waikato woman
The police dive squad is searching two hydro lakes on the Waikato River near the farm of a missing woman.
Farmers face another week without power
Farmers between Taupo and Napier are struggling with power cuts and snow so heavy it's caused sheds and fences to cave in, trapped livestock and cut off access. Video, Audio
Power cut to hundreds of homes
Hundreds of homeowners in Taupo and Hawke's Bay remain without power after a wintry weekend of snow, wind and freezing temperatures. Rangataiki Tavern owner Duncan Klaus is one of them. Video, Audio
Rolleston still in hospital after 10 days
Boy star James Rolleston remains in a stable condition in Waikato Hospital's intensive care unit, 10 days after being injured in a car crash.
Minor crash was catalyst for killing - Crown
The man accused of killing South Waikato roadworker George Taiaroa blamed him for a crash one week earlier, the Crown says.
Man in court over 13-hour armed stand-off
A man who was involved in a 13-hour standoff with armed police yesterday has appeared in court on previous charges.
Police hunt offender in Hamilton
Hamilton police are looking for a man who indecently assaulted a sleeping woman this morning.
Nicky Stevens' father to stand for Waikato DHB board
The father of a mental health patient who died while in the care of Waikato District Health Board will stand for a seat on the board in the October local body elections.
Ashleigh Young: essays and exercise
Ashleigh Young is a poet, essayist and editor, and teaches creative science writing at the International Institute of Modern Letters. Her first collection of personal essays is Can You Tolerate This… Audio
Police speak to woman at centre of Chiefs controversy
A stripper who spoke out about alleged abuse by members of the Chiefs says she has spoken to police and wants to help other women in her situation. Audio
Debt on the Dairy Farm
Consulting Ag-Economist Phil Journeaux says the average Waikato and Bay of Plenty Dairy farm lost $100,000 last season. Audio
