Hamiltonians gathered outside Waikato Regional Council as the New Zealand Water Forum petition was delivered to Parliament. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Convicted man was a doctor - just not a psychiatrist.

Most Kiwis are expecting property prices to continue their skyward climb.

A neighbour said loud music was bellowing out of the upstairs flat.

Luke Jumeau has his heart set on getting signed with the Ultimate Fight Championship later this year when they come to Auckland. The MMA fighter, also known as 'The Jedi', is hoping the country will get behind him on his effort to reach the world stage. Made with funding from NZ On Air

A caregiver who was caught on hidden camera slapping an elderly resident has been convicted of assault.

The Maori King says his cousin, the current MP, has no mana now.

Baby Nathan Christensen's arrival coincided with flooding that forced his mum into a helicopter dash.

A family who has owned property in Pukekawa for more than 100 years is selling up 90-acres of land in an fast-developing area south of Auckland.

The first day of the trial of a man accused of shooting four police officers in the Bay of Plenty last year has been adjourned at the Hamilton High Court.

A man who fled police custody at Waikato Hospital wearing a blue gown and handcuffs faces two charges including escaping from police custody and stealing handcuffs.

Rhys Richard Ngahiwi Warren denies charges relating to an armed stand-off in Kawerau.

Lionel Patea was jailed for life for killing Tara Brown. The couple's young daughter is now parentless, and struggling.

A Hamilton woman reported missing since late this week has been found this evening.

A couple disguised themselves as hospital staff and visitors to schools before going on a $50,000 spending spree with stolen credit cards.

A cold change sweeping up the South Island this afternoon has seen temperatures drop by double digits in 10 minutes.

Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies in the Waikato region

Driver who killed Kerry Gunn had been drinking, but only sentenced to home detention.

A high-speed chase follows a ram raid at a Hamilton petrol station.

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report today, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Hamilton woman will go to prison for almost five years.

Searchers have confirmed that the body of a 21-year-old student missing at Lake Karapiro has been found.

Watch: A dramatic video of a fight on Hamilton's main street has emerged.

An alleged "smooth-talking" motel burglar has been arrested in Hamilton.

Robyn Wyber made it barely a few steps down her hallway when her unit was shaken by a massive bang.

Emergency services are tackling a house fire in Hamilton.

A man convinced a motel receptionist that a guest had nearly been abducted and he was there to retrieved her belongings.

The heartbroken mum of a baby who died of respiratory failure wants answers after she says only one of eight GP practices referred son to hospital.

It may be the digital age but libraries are coming to a street near you, and they need your books. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.