Fire and Emergency is urging people to take more care now it's an open fire season.

Roy and Joan Suisted are today celebrating 70 years of marriage.

Waikato cases of Covid-19 flew into New Zealand from Europe and Australia.

Family of the Eastern Bay of Plenty couple have thanked everyone for their generosity.

9-month-old Eli is in a stable condition in a ward at Waikato Hospital.

A Waikato woman was travelling with her baby when she swerved to avoid the truck.

"He was crying, it was very weak," witness says of baby pulled from crashed vehicle.

It's been a day of tragedy, but there is a glimmer of hope.

The road has been closed and motorists are being told to avoid the area.

One person has died in a car crash in the Waikato this morning.

One crew even had to retire just two kilometres into final stage.

MetService issued a number of severe-weather warnings.

Commuters should expect delays during morning and evening peak traffic periods.

"This is not an easy thing to tell you, but we are having a tough time": Owner bares soul.

Wilbur the cat had been lost for 16 days but fortunately there was a pawsitive result.

The man was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.

The heaviest traffic flows could persist for more than five hours at some hotspots.

The 67-year-old will now be assessed by mental health staff at Waikato Hospital.

Five serious crashes since yesterday - three dead, four with serious or critical injuries

A man whose elderly mother died after living in a rest home says the problem is systemic.

Whanganui rowers frank their rep selection form by helping North beat South over Easter.

"We all owe them deep gratitude for the dangerous work they do," the Duke said.

Ex-husband has laid a police complaint against former top Kiwi model.

People with WoFs issued by Cambridge Auto Electric urged to get their vehicle rechecked.