Waikato
Concerns over closure of Waihi's birthing centre
Waihi midwives says the closure of the Waikato town's birthing centre will likely see babies born on the side of the road.
Election 2023: Rural school open only few hours for voting 'unfair'
The principal of Huiakama School in Taranaki-King Country wants her community to know its polling booth will not be open on election day.
Police follow 14 leads, but Waikato fugitive and his children still missing
Police have investigated 14 reported sightings of Waikato fugitive Tom Phillips in the past month.
Waka Kotahi fast-tracks repair of major state highway
Waka Kotahi is fast-tracking the repair of State Highway 25A, with the major road set to open at the end of March next year.
Snow warnings, ferries cancelled as storms continue
Snow warnings have been issued for roads, winds could reach gale force for much of the country and some Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled for a second time this week.
Waikato man facing 'serious charges' hands himself in
Police earlier this month said Naya Rapiu Fabian Wharekura of Ngāruawāhia had breached his bail conditions.
Midwife shortage takes down another Waikato birthing centre
A second Waikato birthing centre in a matter of days has announced it is closing its doors.
Biosecurity officials weigh up tougher action on invasive gold clam
Fish and Game says it is disappointed with MPI and the Waikato District Council's haven't invested more into isolating the clam at 'ground zero'.
Police investigate after body found in Waikato River
Police are investigating after a body was found in the Waikato River in Hamilton.
One dead after Waikato crash
One person has died after a crash in Waikato, early on Sunday.
Waikeria prison riots: 16 of 17 prisoners jailed for $50m destruction
They were in prison for a wide variety of offences. Some had histories of violence or drug offending. One even had a high-ranking position within a gang.
Hamilton launches app to get people rediscovering the city's nature
Hamilton locals and visitors have a new app to help discover natural areas in the city.
'First time we've ever seen violence like this' - Coromandel locals react to gang fight
A Coromandel resident and business owner says she is heartbroken after gang members started a fight in her town. Audio
Around the motu: Libby Kirkby-McLeod in Waikato
Questions continue to be raised about Waka Kotahi's approach to safety issues, after RNZ reported that despite being aware other passenger trains were running red lights, the agency only sanctioned… Audio
Helicopters sent to help troubled rescue helicopter in Waikato
A rescue helicopter found itself in need of rescue in the Waikato region on Wednesday.
Hamilton's Shearers Music Store celebrates 60 years
Over the weekend Shearers Music Store celebrated their 60th birthday. Shearers is an independent music store in Hamilton started by Andy and Rowena Shearer. Audio
Police searching for Waikato man, and warn not to approach him
Police are searching for a Waikato man wanted on serious charges and say he should not be approached.
Series of rubbish fires sparked by lithium batteries prompts warning
Five battery-sparked fires have occurred in bags left at the Resource Recovery Centre and in kerbside bins since May.
Backers of new Hamilton theatre confident final $2m in funding will happen
The new $80 million regional theatre for Waikato is $2m short of its needed capital funding.
Council vote to change Sonning Carpark name to Opoia Paa
Sonning Carpark in Hamilton will now be called Opoia Paa following a vote by Hamilton City Council today.
