Waikato
Government and iwi partner to build 40 affordable rentals in Te Kūiti
The Associate Housing Minister says over a third of Te Kūiti residents are renting, but the limited availability of properties is making it difficult to secure stable housing.
New butter factory isn't expected to cut prices
The country's newest butter plant is not expected to lower soaring prices at the supermarket checkout.
Waikato medical school must address health inequities - iwi
A new medical school at the University of Waikato must deliver for Māori, says a Waikato-based Iwi Māori Partnership Board.
Rural practices will benefit from new Waikato medical school, say doctors
Medical students who train rurally are six times more likely to work as a rural doctor, says the Rural Health Network. Audio
Hamilton brawl: 20-year-old victim named by police
Police have named the 20-year-old who died in a brawl between two groups in Hamilton early on Sunday.
Depleted All Blacks complete series sweep against France
The All Blacks have come from behind to beat France 29-19 in the third and final test in Hamilton, completing a 3-0 series sweep for the hosts.
Father, daughter who stole $159k in ATM heist say cash is gone
The pair say the stolen money was spent on drug debts, vehicles, rent and tangihanga.
'He kept coming': Woman's fatal stabbing of Mongrel Mob partner ruled self-defence
After being punched, hit with a chair, and strangled, Te Waiariki Grace stabbed her partner once, fatally slicing his heart.
Taupō clinicians plan for emergency hospital shutdown amid critical staff shortages
The contingency measures include plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupō's clinic to close. Audio
A quest to find a ute, and a battle with police
When her late husband's ute was stolen, an entire community jumped in to help Sharyn - but not the police.
Waikato District mayor on deadly crash in Waiuku
The Waikato District Council is investigating a road that locals call the "rollercoaster" after a woman and two children were killed in a crash on Tuesday. Waikato District Mayor Jacqui Church spoke… Audio
One dead after collision between car and motorcycle
One person has died after a two-vehicle crash in Hamilton.
'Never had a heyday': Council-owned holiday park closes
The holiday park only attracts up to 250 visitors a year and is costing ratepayers $30,000 a year.
'Hearts shattered': Grandma grieves loss of talented teen jockey
Ngakau Hailey loved his whānau and put his heart and soul into whatever he did, his grandmother says.
Driver critically hurt in assault by neighbours after crashing into house
The occupant of the house in Hamilton also received life-threatening injuries in the crash, police say.
Man accused of fatal Hamilton shooting appears in court
The 20-year-old entered the court room in a blue prison suit with an obvious limp.
Dirtbike rider dies after crash with car in Hamilton
A person has died after a serious crash in the Hamilton suburb of Whitiora on Wednesday.
Man on the run after 'serious firearms incident' in Hamilton
Armed police are at the scene and people are urged to call 111 if they see any suspicious activity.
Hugh Jackson named Young Farmer of the Year
The 26-year-old was crowned the 57th FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday evening after the final event in Invercargill.
Enraged 'mistress' kills driver while chasing man's wife
A man's girlfriend became so enraged at seeing him in a recent photo with his family that she waited outside a school for his wife and then followed her in the car.