Young motocross rider seriously injured after accident at North Island track
A boy was seriously injured after he came off his bike at a motocross track.
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Weather: Wet for most, chilly for the south
There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.
Owner of burning landfill given deadline for action
The fire has been burning underground since August at Puke Coal Landfill.
Quarantine squeeze: Family can't get to NZ to see dying grandfather
There is no room at managed isolation facilities in New Zealand.
Kawhia man cleared of murder admits drugs charges
Orren Williams admitted three drugs-related charges in court today.
Person seriously injured in single-vehicle crash near Karapiro
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash near Karapiro.
Ignoring alarms led to massive overflow, court hears
Waikato River ran brown for two days after Contact's geothermal water and sediment spill.
Firms fined after workers suffer chemical burns at galvanising plant
The judge said the injuries could have been easily avoided by gloves being supplied.
Doctors in 'uproar' over proposed restructure
Restructure proposal at Waikato Hospital being reworked after staff feedback.
Serious crashes in Auckland and Hawke's Bay, pedestrian dead in Waikato
A string of crashes has kept emergency services busy.
Fundraising for fatally mauled newborn's grieving family
Fundraising effort launched to support the family of a newborn baby mauled by a dog.
Baby dog attack: Dad died months earlier, too soon to know he was to be a father
One-day-old newborn mauled by friend's dog-grandmother believes
Labour Day weekend road toll jumps to eight - highest in a decade
It's the highest it's been in more than a decade.
Fatal dog attack on baby: What happens to animals now?
Dog at centre of fatal baby attack being held by council as police investigate.
Newborn baby killed by dog: Mother's heartbreaking wish she could turn back time
The mother of a baby attacked by the family dog says she wish she could turn back time.
Person injured in firearms incident near Lake Rotoma
One person is being treated in Waikato Hospital for a gunshot wound.
Summer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New Zealand
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
The tale of Ian Swney: Spray-can-wielding wage subsidy avenger
How a bike ride turned into a one-man rampage against perceived corporate privilege.
Kiwis complacent as new cluster emerges; health boss' Covid plea
Labour weekend and the Covid-19 tracer app collide in summer holidays rehearsal.
Ute flips into oncoming traffic after collision with truck
Crash closes Pukete Bridge and arterial route in north Hamilton after ute flips.
Puppy shot in the head multiple times with air gun in the Waikato
The three-month-old puppy has been named Sia by the Waikato Animal Control team.
Policeman drags unconscious man out of burning home
Constable's bravery cited in neighbour's letter to police.
Remarkable case: A rattle in pregnant woman's chest was shrinking tumour
"I couldn't have my children's last memory of me suffering the side effects of chemo."
Dr Evil: 'You're a sexual predator' - Victim to psychiatrist
Teenage victim of psychiatrist's sexual abuse gives insightful account of harrowing case.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
Morrinsville's massive night! Ardern back as PM, local wins Lotto's $5.5m prize
It's a big election night for Morrinsville with someone taking home $5.5m in Lotto.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Pod of whales stranded in Coromandel, locals asked to stay away
A group of 40-60 whales are stranded in Colville Bay.
Hypothermia, drinking suspected cause of Lake Taupō deaths - mayor
Taupo Mayor says "it's so unusual two would die together".
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
Waikato fatal: Motorcyclist, 17, dies after collision with truck
The 17-year-old died of his injuries in Waikato Hospital yesterday.
Protesters shut down mine near Huntly
Some activists were arrested after they chained themselves to an internal gate.
Waikato police urge caution after 3 motorcycle crashes, 2 fatal, in a week
One motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.
'Misinformation': Mongrel Mob boss hits back at police drug claims
Waikato Mongrel Mob leader says drug allegations about his chapter are untrue.