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Offal spill on Auckland State Highway
A large spill of offal is covering a section of State Highway 1 near Mercer.
Waikato DHB execs face job reshuffle, again
Waikato DHB restructure would result in some executive directors being demoted.
Two trapped, SH23 blocked, after crash near Hamilton
Traffic is backing up after the crash at Whatawhata at 2.10pm today.
Mum's anguish after burying her third child: 'You crumble inside'
"A brother saved a brother. I could have been burying two that night."
Two injured after light plane crashes in Waihi
The patients were now being transported to Tauranga Hospital.
Heartfelt apology to the public over Nigel Murray
Nigel Murray's actions brought Waikato District Health Board into disrepute, chair says.
OceanaGold eyes new Waihi underground mine
The mining company has identified more gold under the Martha open pit
Local Focus: Summer tourists outstrip Winter in Ruapehu District
Ruapehu faces similar tourism pressures to Queenstown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Waipa Mayor expecting rates rises below 2%
"It's infrastructure, infrastructure infrastructure". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What Hamilton City Council's CEO was really told to do
Hamilton mayor says council spending lots of money on review to 'shut down the foxes'.
Research to uncover dog separation anxiety
Ocean Babington is seeking 10 dogs and their owners for her masters research.
Paeroa's giant L&P bottle reaches big milestone
Paeroa's iconic big L&P bottle was born as a rocket for business promotion
'Unusual' process over Hamilton park to be reviewed
Audit NZ will review process Hamilton City Council took around inner city park expansion.
Local Focus: Mayor Barnes says Government is listening
Matamata-Piako Civic Centre to be unveiled on April 14. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Mayor says no secret property owners told of his 'vision'
King says he's told anyone who will listen about his vision for a bigger river-facing park
Mother of train victim thanks community
Mother of 11-year-old Moareen Remeka thanked the community of Ngaruawahia for support.
DHB chair's failure to disclose sacking advice slammed
Questions raised over how Waikato board members were kept in the dark on sacking advice.
Driver trapped after truck rolls near Hamilton
The driver has been cut free from the truck and being treated by St John Ambulance staff.
Local Focus: Waikato District mayor wants help from Government
Mayor Allan Sanson seeks public feedback on Long Term Plan. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Half-way mark: Waikato District mayor wants help from Government
Mayor Allan Sanson seeks feedback on Long Term Plan. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Church sale marks the end of artist's fantasy
Why buy a house when you can have a church complete with indoor baptismal hot pool
Desperate dairy owners appeal for fog cannons
Increased pressure on police to provide fog cannons to Hamilton's fearful shopkeepers.
Is this NZ's No.1 Trump fan?
Meet Bill Burr, the Waikato dairy farmer who says we need Trump in New Zealand.
Half-way mark: Hauraki Mayor says he won't stand for re-election
John Tregidga’s been Mayor since 2004. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Half-way mark: Hauraki mayor says 'enough'
John Tregidga's been Mayor since 2004. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Local Focus: Logs 'come to life' in Tongariro National Park
Pouwhenua mark cultural significance for National Park. Made with funding from NZ on Air
Fight continues for Tamahere residents
The former Icepak director is appealing the council's decision to grant consent.
Death on the rails: Train driver's terror as he hit a boy
The driver has been at the controls as three people, one a boy, were killed by his train.
Call to sack board members over disgraced DHB boss
Should Waikato health board members be sacked over the Dr Nigel Murray spending debacle?
Ex chief's actions not typical of DHB bosses
Doctors' union calls for calm on "micro-management" attitude toward DHBs after scandal.
DHB member says expense inquiry criticism correct
A Waikato health board member is angry Nigel Murray and Bob Simcock are shifting blame.
Baby basher jailed 48 hours after 'joke' home detention
A man sentenced to home detention for bashing his baby boy is back behind bars.