Waikato
Tall Blacks score rare home win over Australian Boomers
The Tall Blacks have had a rare home win over the Boomers, while the Tall Ferns have lost their third straight test to the Opals in the Trans Tasman Throwdown series.
ATV roll-over leaves one dead, three injured
One person is dead and three have been injured after an ATV rolled in rural Waikato this afternoon.
Chiefs stun Crusaders, stay top of Super Rugby Pacific table
Clayton McMillan's side scored 32 unanswered points to take the victory.
ANZ Premership: Pulse sting Magic 57-44
The Pulse have won the opening game of the ANZ Premiership with a comprehensive 57-44 win over the Magic.
Teen critical following Cambridge fire
An off-duty police officer - also a volunteer firefighter - found her inside the burning home.
State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Ranges reopens after slip cleared
The main road between Bay of Plenty and Waikato had been closed by a slip between Te Poi and Tauriko on Friday evening.
Devcich farm shines a light on Dalmatian pioneers
The story of a pioneering family of Dalmatian immigrants is kept alive through a cluster of rustic sheds on an historic farm near Thames. Lorenza Devcich's ancestors ran a gumdiggers trading post… Audio
Demand for specialists grows as referrals declined
The waitlist for an assessment with Waikato Hospital's plastics and orthopaedic departments has risen dramatically since the beginning of last year.
Hamilton gas leak repaired, street reopens
Schools in the area went into lockdown when the leak was discovered.
Raglan lifeguard recognised at Parliament for saving life
He received to top award for his rescue of a father trapped in an upturned boat late last year.
Warning of poisonous shellfish in Waikato
"It's important to know that cooking the shellfish does not remove the toxin," an expert says.
40 years of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Our first story today takes us to Waikato - where a special anniversary is being marked this week. Te Wananga o Aotearoa is celebrating 40 years since it was established in Te Awamutu. It was set up… Audio
Man arrested after ramming three police vehicles
No police staff were injured, inspector Mike Henwood said.
'I just about burst into tears' - Kiwi WWII hero's last flight found
Anzac Day has been particularly poignant for one Gisborne man, after learning just weeks ago that his uncle's World War II plane was found.
Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs dominate Force 56-22
In a weird and wild clash in Tauranga, the Chiefs have piled on the points to crush the Western Force 56-22.
Second farm vehicle death of weekend reported
Emergency services were called to a property on State Highway 5 in Wairakei shortly after 3.30pm on Saturday.
Property developers stuck with empty sites after council blocks development
Hamilton property developers they are being constrained by a decision to block development where water infrastructure is under pressure. Audio
Locals hope 25-storey hotel will solve accommodation shortage
Locals hope the 25-storey tower will help solve a visitor accommodation shortage. Audio
Road closed following serious crash in Waikato
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Rosemont Road and Consols Street, Waihi.
Man charged in connection with Waiuku homicide
Police have been speaking with a 50-year-old man who will appear in the Pukekohe District Court, charged with male assaults female.
