Waikato boy chosen as US Presidential Scholar
William has lived in the US since 2015 but still has happy memories of his home country.
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City loses passionate environmental champion
Margaret (Bunny) and John Mortimer, gifted 20-hectare Taitua Arboretum to the city.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
Bullying investigation at top private school to continue following principal's resignation
Investigators were expected to report back to the Trust Board next month.
Three more fatalities add to Waipā road toll
Four people have died on Waipā roads in the past 48 hours.
Patients and staff affected by Waikato DHB cyber attack being contacted
Health Minister Andrew Little says he didn't get any complaints from patients today.
Hamilton toddler hit by car: Driver 85, sentenced for failing to stop at lights
Narahenpitage Norbet De Costa has been sentenced for failing to stop at the crossing.
Cancer treatment in Australia ruled out for Waikato patients
The DHB's 73 cancer patients will be treated in other NZ centres, but delays are possible.
Two dead after SH1 crash at Karapiro, motorists warned to delay journey
It is expected the road will remain closed for several more hours.
Cyber attack: Waikato DHB concedes hackers' patient files are genuine
DHB confirms files sent to media contained genuine patient and staff information.
Principal of top private school resigns amid bullying investigation
The head of St Peter's Cambridge has resigned in the midst of a bullying investigation.
DHB cyber attack: Some cancer patients yet to be identified
Radiation oncology was totally dependent on technology and hack left it 'in darkness'.
Ransom demanded as Volunteer Service Abroad locked out of servers
It is believed a different group was behind this attack to the one on the Waikato DHB.
Urgent meeting over DHB cyber attack; Privacy Commissioner's warning
Doctors warn of massive backlog with surgeries deferred, and use of handwritten notes.
Truck driver dies in fiery crash near Te Awamutu
The crash happened just before 1pm today.
'Sense of violation' over Waikato DHB data hack
Highly sensitive patient and staff information in files shown by hackers to media.
DHB hack: 'A national crisis' - cancer patients could be sent to Australia
The Government must intervene to protect sick patients, Waikato cancer doctor warns.
'1 more chance': Group claiming DHB cyber attack says it has patients' details
'We have a lot of personal info of employees and patients,' group claims
Stolen classic Vespa's owner never gave up hope
For three years the search proved fruitless. Then Kim Wright heard the "jungle drums".
Three years planning behind Sleepyhead's magic moment
Commissioners sharply rebuke two authorities who opposed Sleepyhead Estate.
Cyber attack: 'Vast majority' of files should be recoverable, DHB says
Waikato DHB warns there will be more disruption over the next few weeks.
More to miss surgery due to Waikato Hospital cyber attack
DHB chief says it will likely be next week before IT systems fully operational again.
DHB attack: 'Good progress' restoring systems and services
DHB says patient care the priority as they plan for the recovery phase after the attack.
Weather warning: Rain, wind set to strike North Island areas
A heavy rain warning is already in place for one area, and strong wind watches for others.
'We don't pay ransom': Waikato DHB boss lashes cyber attackers
Waikato DHB is due to give an update on this week's cyber attack.
'Consumed with grief': Widow says DHB failed her husband
"I am absolutely consumed, consumed with grief," widow of heart surgery patient says.
'God answered our prayers' - sister of missing fisherman
Police have found the body of a man who has been missing for almost two weeks.
Study warns of inequitable Covid vaccine rollout
Areas of Northland, the East Coast and much of the South Island had travel time barriers.
Waikato DHB cyber attack: IT systems blackout 'likely to run beyond weekend'
Chief executive says cyber experts were working to isolate the problem.
Scores of surgeries cancelled at Waikato hospitals after cyber attack
The Waikato DHB's rural hospitals are closed to outpatients today.
DHB cyber attack: Waikato hospitals' entire IT systems offline until the weekend
Waikato DHB has called in external experts and the government's spy agency to help.
'Heroic': Dangerous Mt Ruapehu rescue recognised
A climber fell 200 metres into a glacier; 22 rescuers spent hours trying to save her.
New mum Josie's cancer fight
The 19-year-old is currently receiving treatment in Waikato Hospital.
'No ransom will be paid': Spy agency brought in after DHB cyber attack
The Waikato DHB said it was experiencing a full outage of its information services.