Controversial church turns 21
21 controversial years for Destiny Church after beginnings in Rotorua and Waikato.
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90-year-old with terminal illness pleads: Let it end
90-year-old Raymond Gough says if he could flick the switch to end his life, he would.
Jewellery store heist: Worker tackles robber before gun pulled
During the getaway one of the offenders ran over the other's foot.
Thousands hit by India visa delays as office moves from Mumbai to Hamilton
Immigration NZ blames backlog for delays that's costing tourism and education sectors.
Mangakino road crash - one dead, one serious
Emergency services were called to the accident about 32km north of Lake Taupo.
Plea for shorter showers to save water
Shorten showers by 1 minute to save 18 million litres of water a day in Auckland
Family claims lengthy battle to get 'infested' rental fixed
Robert Strickland has been trying to get the house repaired for the last 5 months.
SFO closes probe into former Waikato DHB boss
The SFO has closed its probe into the ex-Waikato DHB boss.
No end in sight for Auckland water shortage
Auckland's water situation won't be fixed by tomorrow's heavy rain.
Dry July: Auckland needs more water as shortage looms
'Let's just take the small measures now that we need to save a lot of water.'
'Very disturbing': Tūwharetoa board on Lake Taupō spill
The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board will be calling for a full investigation.
Hamilton mayor accused of threatening groups with funding cuts
Hamilton mayor tells groups supporting SkyCity could impact future council funding
Four injured, two flown to hospital following Karangahake crash
Gorge has since opened fully and congestion through the area has eased.
Waikato cop steps back from social role
Jack Driver shares his better work stories as he steps down from his visible role.
Pedestrian hit and killed by car in Waihī
The crash happened on George St on the outskirts of Waihi.
Local Focus: Te reo Māori card game makes play for schools
Te reo memory game with a twist. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Te reo card game makes play for schools
Te reo memory game with a twist. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Got what they deserved': Cop used excessive force in violent arrest - watchdog
A fellow officer reported concerns about the violence used at the house party.
Brrrr, it's chilly this morning
The past six months have been the direst on record for the upper North Island.
'Furious': Students barred from ball until fees paid
School told students they couldn't attend a ball until they paid subject fees.
One dead following serious crash in Turua
The incident took place in the Hauraki Plains earlier today.
Person killed in crash near Morrinsville
The incident happened on a rural road near Morrinsville.
$645m on ice: Property haul shows crime doesn't pay, cops say
Rob and Llannys Burgess say the law is "abhorrent" after losing their home.
Boys banned after shirtless stunt at disco
Two 11-year-old boys banned for taking off shirts and jumping off stage.
'Real gentleman' killed in mobility scooter crash was delivering birthday present
Family remembers Mount Maunganui man as 'a right character' who could fix almost anything.
Two badly hurt in Waikato crash
One person has suffered life-threatening injuries in the Te Aroha crash.
Weather: Wet and thundery for most of the country
Get the raincoats and umbrellas out, it's going to be a wet and thundery Sunday.
Baby Neve's goody bag: A year in gifts for the first baby
The gifts for the country's first baby have come from every corner of the globe.
Woman critically hurt in Taupō hit and run
Police want to speak to the driver, passengers or anyone else with relevant information.
Female guard punched in nose at Waikato Hospital
An agitated patient broke the guard's nose while trying to leave the hospital.
Police search Pirongia mountain for missing Waikato man
Police seek information on the whereabouts of missing Waikato man Richard Michael Shaw.
How do you thank another driver?
Wellingtonians like to toot while Aucklanders prefer to flash their hazard lights.
'They have made my life hell': Mum forced into DNA test for 6-month-old
Mother and baby take a DNA test to prevent child from being uplifted by Oranga Tamariki.