Waikato
Hamilton police chase ends in fiery crash, suspect in custody
The vehicle was stopped with a "tactical manoeuvre", police said, before it crashed into a fence and caused a fire.
Wet weather dashes summer hopes for some tourism operators
What was meant to be a grand return to business has become another nightmare for the tourism sector after a wet start to the year.
Four arrested after fleeing through Auckland and Hamilton - police
Four young people have been arrested after police said they fled through South Auckland and into Hamilton.
'I had bills to pay': Former teacher targets elderly in burglary, theft spree
A former teacher targeted the homes of vulnerable elderly people to steal their bank cards and wallets, to spend their money on groceries, alcohol, and cigarettes.
Over 100 insurance claims following north Waikato quake
More than 100 claims have been lodged for earthquake damage following the magnitude 5.1 quake in northern Waikato earlier this month.
Thames to Coromandel road shuts as heavy rain persists
The main road that leads from Thames to Coromandel has been shut due to an unstable cliff.
Children among 12 arrested after service station robbery
Twelve people - mostly children and teenagers - have been arrested after a service station robbery near Hamilton.
Chemicals that burn skin, cause blindness stolen from Waikato Hospital
Police are looking for a person in relation to the theft of dangerous chemicals from Waikato Hospital.
Dangerous chemicals stolen from Waikato Hospital
Police say the chemicals could blind people, burn their skin or even degrade their bones.
Cyclone Hale: Gisborne river could exceed 2005 flood levels
Cyclone Hale has made landfall with gale-force winds, 6m swells on the coast and heavy rain, and caused road closures, slips and flooding across several regions.
Police reveal route of two cars of interest after meter reader critically injured
Police are asking for sightings of two vehicles travelling in the area around the time a meter reader was critically injured in Waikato last week.
Four people, including teenagers, arrested following aggravated robberies in Waikato
Police said the group's offending spanned several months.
Police investigate Hamilton assault
Police are seeking help from the community following an assault in Hamilton yesterday.
Champion horse breeder Sir Patrick Hogan dies, aged 83
Sir Patrick's horses Sir Tristram and Zabeel made him a multi-millionaire. Audio
High Court orders two men facing drug and other charges not to sell $1.9m of assets
The High Court in Hamilton has ordered two men charged with selling drugs and participating in organised crime not to sell $1.9 million worth of assets.
Main route into New Year's hotspot reopens following crash
The main route into Raglan has now reopened after a car crash brought down power lines on State Highway 23.
Four people seriously injured in Rotorua crash
Emergency services are responding to a crash on State Highway 30 that has left four people seriously injured.
Early morning quake hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty
It could reportedly be felt up the Coromandel Peninsula, east of Tauranga and as far south as Te Kuiti.
Three airlifted to hospital after crashes in Southland, Coromandel Peninsula
Two people have been airlifted to hospital, following separate crashes in Southland and Whitianga.
Flooding and flight delays as thunderstorms track across upper North Island
Thunderstorms are forecast for much of the upper North Island this evening.
