'We will sit here for as long as it takes, we would die for this cause,' inmate says.

The Māori Party says top-level intervention is needed at Waikeria Prison.

Rioting or protesting? Document ostensibly shows inmate claims about filthy conditions.

The 17 non-compliant prisoners said they would surrender if they could speak to kaumātua.

'We are absolutely hopeful that we can find a resolution to this,' iwi leader says.

Police were notified of the fire shortly before 2pm and on the scene on the Waikato River.

Rioting inmate called his partner to apologise, and to tell her he was safe but scared.

It's thought a lack of access to phones for prisoners could be the cause of the rioting.

Waikeria prisoners and guards have been in a stand-off for nearly 24 hours.

Inmates remain in a fiery stand-off with prison authorities.

Offenders allegedly used toilet doors as weapons against staff.

Waikeria Prison is located off State Highway 3, south of Te Awamutu in the Waikato.

A helicopter helped battle the scrub fire.

The crash happened near Gordonton about 11am today.

Children and dogs are thought to be at particular risk of harm.

Work being carried out on about 2500 sites on the national roading network.

Big companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.

Police said boy was last seen wearing a plain black t-shirt and tan-coloured shorts.

The Cambridge-based jockey was remanded on bail without plea until next month.

Justice Matthew Muir released his 300-page reserve decision this morning.

The judge revealed the verdicts at 10am.

A homicide investigation is under way in Hamilton after an incident overnight.

Despite not entering a plea, Roger Pikia said he'd 'vigorously defend the charges'.

The alarm was raised just before 2.30pm.

A victim says pent-up frustration prompted him to stab a convicted paedophile in prison.