'He betrayed me': Man accused of killing brother after mother's tangi
Joey Richards is accused of murdering his brother by plunging a knife into his heart.
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One dead after crash involving cyclist in Hamilton
Police were called to the crash in Temple View about 3.10pm.
Wintec Te Pūkenga celebrates 30-year nursing milestone
Māori nursing programme run out of Wintec reaches significant milestone.
‘I feared for my life while in prison’, complainant tells jury
Jesse Whitiora feared for his life while in custody and serving a home detention sentence.
Grave fears: More embalmers, funeral directors needed
One young embalmer was poached from the hospitality industry, but more are needed.
Crown Solicitor investigated over workplace culture allegations
Probe launched by the Solicitor General after complaints from staff.
Four youths, some as young as 14, arrested after Hamilton ram-raids
Four youths, aged between 14 and 18 years old, were taken into custody.
Waikato police seize six vehicles after illegal street racing
The vehicles weres seized after police executed search warrants.
Tama Potaka: When you look at Māori communities, the peaks are under Bolger and Key, not Clark and Ardern
National MP on why he believes National is best for Māori.
Two men arrested after shots fired at police in Hamilton overnight
Police were responding to a report of an attempted car theft in Hamilton East.
Hamilton Michael Hill raided: Taupō store also robbed overnight, youths arrested
The raid on the store comes less than a week after a Chartwell store was hit.
Coldest morning of the year so far for some, more chilly weather on the way
Kiwis are in for some more cold nights from the middle of the week.
'It's happening every day': Youth huffing in laundromat machines
CCTV footage shows youths climbing into washing machines to inhale deodorant.
You've heard of the ice cream, but where exactly is Duck Island?
Cameron Farmilo, one of the founders of Duck Island, shares some local secrets.
Plumber hires criminal mate, ends up in fight over 'sacking'
'It’s been a long time coming my bro. This just ain’t the place for employment for you.'
Watch: Armed police smash car window, drag driver from car after vehicle driven at cops
An officer was forced to take evasive action to avoid being hit by the car.
Watch: Police escort smirking man from Hamilton mall after armed heist at jewellery store
A group of offenders armed with weapons entered the Chartwell store.
Hamilton adult store worker says shoplifter hit her with car
Retail worker Alicia Moke says theft's become worse in the six years she’s worked there.
'Not welcome at all': Man does indecent act in front of lawyer in court cell
The man was being interviewed in the cell following a crime spree.
Former MP Gaurav Sharma turned down $20,000 donation before failing to reclaim seat in byelection
Instead, Sharma paid more than $20,000 out of his own pocket and finished fourth.
Wild night of Hamilton street racing includes assault, stolen car and a paintball gun
A man who complained to the group was attacked and had his car stolen, police say.
Drug-addled man lit apartment fire then rescued occupants
Joshua Skinner helped the occupants flee - little did they know, he started the blaze.
Record crane count reflects busy building sector
Queenstown had the biggest increase: crane numbers shot from eight last year to 15 now.
Academic loses claim after his 20 parking fines were disclosed to his employer
A complaint against a car park company for passing on fine notices has been dismissed.
'Still insane' - Holiday traffic gridlock heading north of Auckland
'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.
Holiday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crash
A closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.
Watch: Police release footage of 'cowardly' Hamilton superette robbery
The offenders stole cash from the till and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.
Police on the hunt for those behind an armed robbery at Hamilton dairy
Dairy worker injured in assault.
Liquor giant acquires North Island hospitality group
A multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.
Alcoholic who scared campers with gun left unimpressed with sentence, storms off
Stephen Lewer was drunk on that January day, but had been banned from drinking since.
'Disgraceful behaviour': Slew of weapons used in violent attack
The group was armed with an axe and long sticks bearing a knife and circular blade.
'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himself
The mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.
Two people killed after driver fails to stop for police, crashes into building
The car crashed into a building, killing two people and injuring others.
Waikato hapū challenges council plan for housing on possible pā site
The 1ha site is currently home to a car park just across the Waikato River from CBD.