Waikato

It's an incredibly disappointing situation, Heart Kids says. Audio

The farm had sewage tanks overflowing into waterways, with repeated violations one of "the worst cases" officials had ever dealt with.. Video

One person has died, after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on a driveway.

One person was injured.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has activated its flood room protocols as the region prepares for a downpour.

A global trout-fishing movement is providing relief for Kiwi men on the Tongariro River.

One other person was treated for minor injuries.

All traffic should avoid the area around the Moewai Road intersection as there are no diversions in place.

The blaze has reached 400 hectares, and is uncontrolled and spreading, as firefighters have had to retire for the night. People are advised to avoid the area.

Police say a body has been found after a house fire in Hamilton East.

The Kick for a Cause event is bringing together sports stars, politicians, and local personalities to raise money for the Salvation Army.

The crash occurred on State Highway 2 at Karangahake, which is located between Paeroa and Waihi.

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash in the Waikato region at around 1pm.

The judge found the officer's actions were not only unlawful, but unwarranted, as the victim had not done anything wrong.

A serious crash has closed two roads in Gordonton on Wednesday.

A Taupō District Council report found the landscaping was inappropriate and created the illusion that the land was private and not accessible to the public. Audio

Waipā Networks has had more than 40 electrical earthing wire thefts across their network since the beginning of August.

A rāhui has been placed on a section of the lake.

Police were called to a crash in the rural community of Rangiriri at about 10pm Saturday.

The crash has closed Te Pahu Road in Whatawhata.