Paul Rush dives below Raglan's surface to sample its many shore-based attractions.

A father watched helplessly from a boat as his son disappeared under water after briefly surfacing during a diving trip and calling for help.

Police investigating the discovery of two human placentas in a creek bed in the Waikato say the mother and children are safe and well.

Six-time world champion Sebastien Loeb continued his spectacular charge up the Rally New Zealand leaderboard today.

The seaside Waikato township of Raglan is reeling after parts of the historic wharf went up in flames this morning.

Poor whitebaiting season underlines the need to preserve bush-clad waterside habitats.