Latest from Waikato

Young trampers urge caution after 'easy' hike ends in helicopter rescue

"Even on easy expeditions, you can get yourself into trouble without much warning."

Shipping network could clear up clogged highways

Biggest shipping news 'this century' as millions funnelled into local network.

Bootleg smokes the competition at beer and cider awards

The smokey stout was the first the team brewed at their Matangi site.

Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ

Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.

'It was devastating': Witnesses tell of tragedy as toppled tree crushes woman

It took time for emergency services to free the critically injured woman, who later died.

Wild weather: Tornado, gales - woman dies after being crushed by tree; harbour bridge lanes closed

Wild weather has hit the country.

Controversial Thames-Coromandel mayor to step down

The Thames-Coromandel mayor is ready to retire after 36 years in public office.

Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up

Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.

Milk tanker attack: Boy racer seeks discharge without conviction

The 18-year-old will keep his name suppression until sentencing in July.

Woman has sex with brother; files false rape complaint - he spends 7 months in jail

The woman's false rape complaint saw her brother spend seven months in custody.

Hamilton name changes: Von Tempsky St now Putikitiki St; Dawson Park now Te Wehenga Park

Street and park renaming part of proposals for Hamilton to also be renamed to Kirikiriroa.

'Tell my kids I love them': Man's last words before death

An internal investigation found the officers involved in the arrest did nothing wrong.

Drone smuggling fears: Police called after prison airspace breach

A drone breached Waikeria prison airspace for 10 minutes, sparking smuggling fears.

Marokopa mystery: Family of missing kids say police lack of action is 'ridiculous'

Waikato dad disappeared with his children months ago. Family members fear the worst.

Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week

Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.

'Your rainbows will shine forever': Husband's heartache at fatal crash sentencing

Gay Kettle's family today got to confront the man responsible for her death.

Mother who murdered, abused toddler sentenced to life imprisonment

The 18-month-old was malnourished and was covered in bruises, scratches and nappy rash.

Pacific stop smoking services receive funding boost

The Government committed $8 Million to Pacific providers to reach national smokefree goal.