Waikato

But the levels are well within drinking water guidelines, the council says.

The number of medical registrars working this past weekend was 40 percent of normal.

Milkio Foods Limited had descriptions like '100 per cent Pure New Zealand' - despite using butter from India.

An old mining shaft has been confirmed as the cause behind turning the Ohinemuri River bright orange yesterday, the Waikato Regional Council says.

People "should not be touching" the orange water, which could have been caused by a mine shaft collapsing.

The school should have realised Jaden Chhayrann needed closer supervision, a coroner has found.

Some threw projectiles, set off fireworks, shone lasers at officers and police cars were rammed.

A Hamilton City councillor says growing reckless and violent behaviour at illegal street racing events is putting people in danger. Audio

Police say the crowd gathered at the intersection of Horotiu and Great South roads became increasingly hostile.

Multiple heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.

It's not all going to be doom and gloom, but expect Māori to "unequivocally" state their position during the celebration of the Māori King's coronation. Audio

A homicide investigation has been launched after the deaths on has been called a "quiet little beautiful street".

The installation of a median barrier on a notorious stretch of state highway has riled up locals.

One person has died following a crash in Pukeatua.

The ammo could have blown up at several points with catastrophic results, a staff member says. Audio

She was allegedly at "breaking point" before she snapped and caused "catastrophic" stomp-type injuries.

The patient ended up going private, where a four centimetre tumour was found, and the cancer had spread to her lungs

The IPCA finds district commander Bruce Bird's management style is 'no longer acceptable for NZ Police'.

A body has been found in the search for a woman missing in Hamilton.