Police Operation Balance targeted prolific theft and dishonesty offending in Waikato.

Police are attending the scene of crash in Karapiro, expect delays on SH1 until cleared

Waikato police got tip-off from public, four charged on drug supply, two on gun possession

Jamie Strange to retire from Parliament next election to spend more time with his family.

National's Tama Potaka earned almost half of the byelection vote.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Tama Potaka claims Hamilton West seat.

A general arming order has been made for Waikato police hunting an alleged offender.

The Pā at Te Kuiti has seen many celebrations over its 150 years.

Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place for northern regions.

The Supreme Court says a previous decision was wrong.

The reward is for any information on missing children Jayda, Maverick and Ember Phillips.

Queer representation in heath messaging and services is lacking in the regions.

But there's a catch.

Hamilton West will decide its new MP on Saturday.

A Corrections staffer was hospitalised in the day of violence.

Adam Martin also helped another prisoner get compassionate bail - but he didn't return.

Three men were fishing when one slipped on rocks, fell into water 25km from Raglan

Parata Taite admitted multiple charges in relation to the blaze which stretched six days.

Predictions from a sample of community leaders in contested Waikato electorate.

Bill Burr was given the maximum community work sentence, along with community detention.

The incident has blocked the northbound and southbound lanes.

Waka Kotahi is investigating vehicles reported to have been in accidents last year.

The 73-year-old St Peter's School teacher is charged with 10 counts of indecent assault.

There are road closures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.

Zyla Butler had a warrant out for her arrest - but wasn't keen to leave with officers.

Bash's aversion to people wearing masks in a global pandemic didn't help his cause.