Waikato
Kmart opens first distribution centre at Ruakura Superhub
The first distribution centre at New Zealand's biggest inland port was opened in Waikato on Wednesday. Audio
Watch: 'Think about the children' police say following new Tom Phillips arrest warrant
Police remain concerned for the welfare of the missing Marokopa children following Tom Phillips' new arrest warrant after being linked to a bank robbery in May.
'These charges are serious ... time to come out': Mayor's plea to Phillips
The mayor of Ōtorohanga says new charges against fugitive Tom Phillips will change the community's perception of the case. Audio
Police obtain warrant to arrest Tom Phillips after bank robbery
Missing man Tom Phillips has been charged with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding and unlawfully possessing a firearm, police say.
Shopping centre in Thames targeted by ram raid
Police were alerted to a car found abandoned in the Mary Street shopping centre entrance.
New medical school a 'present' to future National government - uni boss
The chancellor of the University of Waikato was intimately involved in helping National develop policy, raising questions about independence.
Struggling psychology clinic welcomed by University of Waikato
A struggling psychology clinic has been brought back from the brink after being welcomed by the University of Waikato.
Regional food magazine recipes so popular, they're now in
A Waikato regional food magazine's been thriving in spite of the tough times and has been so popular there's now a book of recipes available. Audio
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Hauraki
One person died in a two vehicle crash in Hauraki on Wednesday morning.
'A major hazard': Opponents vow to challenge plans for waste-to-energy plant
A waste minimisation organisation says the proposal to build a waste-to-energy plant in Waikato will face fierce opposition.
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned over running red lights
Almost 30 other trains - including eight passenger services - also broke the rules recently, but were not blocked from running services.
Ex-Mongrel Mob senior leader Mark Griffiths jailed for role as kingpin in meth ring
A former Sergeant of Arms of the Waikato Mongrel Mob has been jailed for 10 years for spearheading a commercial drug operation.
Youth charged with kidnapping, robbery after vehicle incident in Hamilton
A 16-year-old is alleged to have been holding a knife when he entered a person's vehicle and made several demands, police say.
Four killed and six others injured in weekend crashes
A teen killed in a Christchurch crash has been named, and emergency services have been responding to crashes in Ohakune, Abel Tasman National Park and Lake Ohia in Northland.
Calving brings the whisper of spring
Morrinsville farmer Peter Le Heron gives an update on the calving season. Audio
Could take years to shut down polluting piggery - council
While the "volume and frequency" of the discharge has decreased, effluent is still leaving the Waikato farm.
Genesis Energy's profit and emissions drop
Favourable hydro conditions saw the highest ever proportion of power generation from renewable sources since the company formed, in 1999.
Body located off coast of Raglan
A body was found off the coast of Raglan on Tuesday afternoon.
St John declares 'major incident' after delays at Waikato Hospital
St John declared a 'major incident' on Monday night caused by delays in transferring patients to Waikato Hospital.
Piggery accused of discharging effluent into stream
The piggery near Te Aroha was investigated into the discharge of effluent into a stream.
