Three helicopters called in to help battle large blaze
The vegetation fire is creeping towards a forestry plantation.
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Body found in burned out car near Morrinsville
Fire services were called to the blaze about 8.55am today.
Local Focus: International singer adds spark to Christian festival
Lauren Daigle made her NZ debut on Friday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: International singer sparks Christian festival
Lauren Daigle made her NZ debut on Friday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
One person critical after crash in Waikato
Motorists are advised to expect delays and should avoid the area if possible.
Horror weekend on our roads: 5 dead in 4 crashes
Provisional numbers show 353 people died in 301 crashes last year.
One dead in two-car crash near Lake Karapiro, Waikato
Diversions are in place following the fatal crash.
One dead and another injured in Waikato car crash
One person has died in a car crash in the Waikato this morning.
Teacher shortage still critical in provincial areas
Teacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.
'Surreal' welcome for Sevens
Men's and women's tournaments will be played together for the first time.
People badly hurt after crash involving two cars, cow
One person has lifethreatening injuries following the crash on Waerenga Rd.
Richie has dibs on title
Richie has been virtually untouchable in the national Supersport 600cc class.
Police seek information over suspicious daycare fire
Kids were left with nowhere to go after the Boxing Day fire destroyed their daycare
What is the best age to start your child at school?
A school principal says to parents: "You know your child best."
Multiple fire crews tackle large Te Awamutu rubbish blaze
Water tankers from other centres needed to help firefighters.
Campervan's outrageous overtaking caught on camera
The near-miss took place on a popular tourist route.
Sixty sawmill staff lose their jobs, told over Christmas holidays
Putaruru sawmill goes into receivership owing up to $3m with 60 job losses.
Tidy Kiwi cleans up Karangahake Gorge single-handedly
Quinn Barker is a very tidy kiwi and he has 350 bags of litter to prove it
First photo: Mike King's horror injuries in motorcycle crash
Comedian and mental health advocate Mike King is recovering after the January 3 crash.
Do you know this woman? Police warning to keep an eye out for counterfeit cash
Keep any eye out for fake $100 bills circulating around Waikato.
Worker injured after digger rolls at Waikato workplace
Emergency teams are working to treat the patient.
Break from reality at NZ wellness retreat
With life weighing her down, Rose Garratt checked in for a women's only retreat.
Disgraced Kiwi priest dies suddenly in Sydney
James Cunneen was ordained as a priest in New Zealand in 1979.
Cruden's crucial leadership role
Elder statesman will be working to build talent and depth of young players.
One person trapped after car crash in Whāngārei
At least three people have been hurt in crashes this evening.
One person critically hurt in two-car crash in Waikato
Two others were also hurt and a helicopter has been called to the site.
Colville tree fall: Young girl seriously injured
She was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good
Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.
Second woman charged with murder after Hamilton man dies
A second woman, 22, has been charged with murder after a man died in Hamilton.
Waihi Beach murder accused appears in court
A 21-year-old Matamata man faces a murder charge after an incident on January 4.
Three Waikato prisoners recover from campylobacter, health and safety review under way
The source of the infection remains unknown and a health and safety review is under way.
Comedian Mike King fractures ribs, busts shoulder in motorcycle crash
The mental health advocate came off his motorcycle after driving through an oil patch.
Holiday traffic chaos: The best and worst times to travel home this weekend
Data from last summer indicates when the roads will be most congested.