Boar-eating trio suffering from botulism - hospital
There is not thought to be any risk to the public, the hospital confirmed.
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Two in 10m car plunge in Waikato
The car is down a steep bank and those inside are awaiting rescue.
Shocking footage captured at poultry farm
Animal rights activist said Northland farm was amongst the worst she had ever seen.
Family who dined on toxic boar remain gravely ill
Family are flying in from India to be at the bedside of a stricken family.
Large bird nests force four hour power cut to Waikato towns
The birds have chosen the worst place possible to build their nests.
Family ill in 30 mins in wild pig poisoning: was it botulism?
Doctors as yet unsure about illness that put three family members on life support.
Three people left in vegetative state after eating suspected poisoned wild boar
The family tucked into a meal of wild pig. Now they are fighting for their lives.
Truck and two cars crash, blocking State Highway 1
The crash involved two cars and a logging truck, police say.
Advanced childbirth robot 'like a real patient'
Lucy has given birth all over the Waikato to help doctors, nurses and midwives train.
Thunderstorms prove flash in the pan but more forecast
Bad storms predicted for the upper North Island have come to nothing.
A second day of violent thunderstorms to rock the North Island
A perfect cocktail of cold air and warm seas means a second day of lightning strikes.
Skier warned day before fatal crash
Day before the accident, there was a complaint about the speed pair were skiing.
Girl, 8, saved in daring river rescue
A child in the Waikato River has been rescued by the fire service.
Ram raiders arrested after petrol station robbed
Offenders ram-raided bakery then robbed service station before being caught.
Waikato children to benefit from Kidscan pilot
More than 2000 children are expected to benefit from the pilot which started two weeks ago
Concern over CEO expenses raised in 2015
Problems with Nigel Murray's expenses were known about as far back as December 2015.
Four hurt in crashes in South Island
Incidents are part of a spate of crashes on New Zealand roads today; Otira highway closed
Local Focus: From Raglan to Whanganui
Walking 400km against seabed mining. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Weather: Cloudy, windy day for most of NZ
Weather warnings are in place for the east coast of the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.
Firefighters save dog's life in house fire
Molly the dog is doing well, but her owner remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Two hurt in Tuakau crash
People were initially trapped after the crash, but have been freed.
Neighbouring houses destroyed by fire
The fire spread because the houses were so close together.
Person critical after Tokoroa fire, dog given oxygen
A patient is in a critical condition after a house fire in Tokoroa.
Truck plunges into Karangahake Gorge
A truck carrying fruit plunged off the road and into river flowing through gorge.
Baby locked in car over half an hour
A baby had to be rescued from a locked car in Hamilton yesterday.
Local Focus: Meet Necky, the one-eyed rescue cat
SPCA seeking good homes for great kittens and cats. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Meet Necky, the one-eyed rescue cat
SPCA seeking good homes for great kittens and cats. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Locals oppose another BP in Turangi
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Locals oppose planned fuel stop
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Consumer steps in over rest home neglect
A rest home has been held to account by the Disputes Tribunal over its care of a resident.
Man rescued from submerged car
A Coromandel man had a lucky escape after his car was almost fully submerged into a river
Mumps outbreak: Vaccination floated for 10-29 year-olds
Ideas are being touted of how to end the worst mumps outbreak in years.
Rock hits driver in the face
Driver taken to hospital after a giant rock smashes through her windscreen