Waikato
Fire and Emergency on fire at wetland
A large scrub fire burning for three days in Waikato has now spread through more than 1000 hectares of land including through an ecologically significant wetland. More than 50 firefighters are… Audio
Scrub fire burns through 1000 hectares of land
A large scrub fire in Waikato has burned more than 1000 hectares of land including through an ecologically significant wetland. Tinaka Mearns is the DOC's regional director for Hauraki, Waikato… Audio
Details of Ross Bremner's deadly attacks revealed for first time
Bremner's frenzied attacks on his parents and a couple he didn't know killed three of them. Some details can now be reported for the first time.
Fire raging through 'very rare' wetland habitat - DOC
A fire is burning in the central bog of the internationally recognised Whangamarino Wetland in Waikato - home to threatened bird species and one of New Zealand's largest carbon sinks.
'Entitled' Cathedral Cove visitors slowing track repairs - mayor
The track to the popular attraction has been closed since February 2023, and DOC workers keep having to down tools to deal with "absolutely idiotic" tourists, says Deli Connell. Audio
Three injured as police deal with two group confrontations
Three people have been left with injuries from disorder and assaults, with police officers scrambling to a firearms incident in Auckland and a fight in Hamilton.
Shane Jones calls letter from Hamilton Airport unprofessional, odd
The airport has accused the Regional Development Minister of spreading misinformation that casts it in a negative light.
Seven rescued after boat overturns in Waikato
Seven men have been rescued after their boat overturned while crossing the Kawhia Bar in Waikato today.
Homicide investigation launched after man's death in Te Awamutu
The man was found unconscious at a Te Awamutu address, but later died.
Fury over English-only edict to nurses: 'It's against human rights'
A nurses union representative says it's discrimination if foreign nurses are forbidden from speaking in their native language. Audio
'Disgusting': Hospital's staff told to only speak English
A memo sent to all nursing staff in Waikato was clearly aimed at Indian, Filipino and Pasifika nurses, a doctor says, while nurses say it "reeks of systemic racism". Audio
Minister warns council over airport runway saga
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has labelled the decision "perilous".
Critically injured man found in Whangamarino
Police say they found the man on Hampton Downs Road early on Monday morning.
Marokopa kids' siblings hit out at father's 'ongoing abuse'
The older siblings of Tom Phillips' missing children say they hope the latest sighting means "we are getting closer to seeing our babies again." Audio
Councillors spend $42k on upskilling themselves
It included $3000 on a two-day course in Canada and $790 on a Koru Club membership.
One dead in Waikato highway crash
One person died at the scene while another was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Under-fire head of prestigious private school resigns
He went on extended leave amid claims of a toxic culture and has now resigned.
Marokopa kids' mum recognised Tom Phillips at Bunnings
"It was just the way he put his head up because I just had a feeling about that ute," the missing children's mother says. Audio
Phillips family sighting: Jayda's questions a careful plea for help - mum
The mother of the three missing Marokopa children believes the exchange between a pig hunter and her daughter last week was a cry for help.
