Waikato
'Massive opportunity': Whanganui in running for new medical school's placements
A new agreement with Waikato University and other parties is a massive opportunity for the region, the mayor says.
Boil water notice lifted for parts of Hamilton
The Rototuna Reservoir tested positive for ecoli at the weekend, affecting about 30,000 residents and closing schools and businesses.
Waikato water contamination: Schools stay closed for start of term
Waikato schools may need to implement a "distance learning programme" if they can not reopen soon. Audio
Boil water notice remains in place for Rototuna water supply
Infants and elderly people, anyone with a severely compromised immune systems or who is pregnant may be at increased risk, the council says.
Waikato go back-to-back as Farah Palmer Cup champions
The Mooloos needed last-gasp heroics from fullback Kaea Nepia to finally overcome Canterbury.
Tree blocks Karapiro's SH1
Police say the highway is expected to stay closed for some time.
Thames Hospital nurses picket over understaffing, workload
Nurses say they continue to face under resourcing within the wards, ED and among the district nursing team. Audio
'What am I gonna do now', asks Tokoroa man after two job losses this year
Father of five Gilbert Sydney picked up a job at Tokoroa plywood plant after losing his job at Kinleith but then it was announced the plant would close. Audio
'He waltzes in and just leaves the items': Nico the cat burglar nicking knickers
The owners of a Hamilton cat bringing home dozens of stolen items to his family say it's because he wants to "share the love". Audio
'Explosive act of rage': Woman attacked with hammer after child seen eating cigarettes
Attacker Sarangi Lim told police she intended to kill the woman she bashed with a hammer.
'Kick in the face': Tokoroa plywood plant workers react to closure
Employees at Carter Holt Harvey's plant were called to a meeting yesterday and told all but a handful would lose their jobs within two months.
Tokoroa plywood plant to close, 119 jobs to go
The future of the factory has been up in the air for the last two weeks. Audio
Two seriously injured, as crash closes Victoria Road, Waikato
Emergency services are at the scene and early reports suggest serious injuries.
Tokoroa plywood plant workers wait to hear if still have job
Carter Holt Harvey announced earlier in September they were consulting on closing the plant.
A tribute to Sir Tumu Te Heu Heu
Mapuna is in Turangi close to where Sir Tumu Te Heu Heu is lying in Waihi village on the southern shore of Lake Taupo. His whanau have requested no media coverage inside Waihi for the duration of his… Audio
Hamilton hopes party will get people interested in voting
A free family-friendly neighbourhood party is happening in downtown Hamilton on Saturday aiming to get people voting in the local election.
'Fresh look': Primary students cover Split Enz album
The album will soon be sold in JB Hi-Fi stores across the country. Video, Audio
Police hunt e-scooter bandit
Police are asking the public to help them find a man behind a series of robberies, using an e-scooter as a getaway vehicle.
Crash blocks section of SH1 Waikato expressway near Huntly
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash near Ralph Road around 11.50am, one person has received critical injuries.
'Never stopped trying': New details released about search for Tom Phillips
Police have revealed new details about what happened while the Marokopa father was missing with his children.
