Truck fire closes Waikato expressway at Rangiriri
Southbound lanes likely to be closed until 8.30am or 9.30am.
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Road closed as three injured in car crash
Three people injured in crash that has closed a Waikato road.
Local Focus: Climbers get high in Hamilton this weekend
Rock climbing is a physical and mental puzzle. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Climbers get high in Hamilton this weekend
Rock climbing is a physical and mental puzzle. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Waikato 'vigilante' assault: Jury begins deliberations
The jury in the Hamilton District Court was sent out just before midday today.
Fatal seconds: 11yo girl killed in scramble to out-run train
The coroner says he will consider recommending to lower the limit to 50km/h.
Charges after serious assault in Ōhakune
A man received a fractured skull in a serious assault in Ohakune
Countdown investigates glass in banana claim
Eat with caution: Man claims to have found slither of glass inside his banana.
Zealong green tea takes top world award - again
Waikato's Zealong green tea wins global tea award at world championship.
Thief leads cops on large Police chase through the Waikato
Police chase starts in Hamilton and ends with fleeing vehicle crashing in a ditch in Kopu.
Death in a suburban street - family pleads for answers over woman's death
Still no answers on mysterious death of Takotoroa Māreikura in Hamilton last month.
Missing man found safe
A man reported missing after leaving Hastings for Rotorua has been found.
Motorcyclist killed in Waikato crash
The crash happened around 7.30pm last night on Scown Rd.
Local Focus: Women engineers needed to design cars (and everything else)
Design show highlights engineering talents. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
'He's trying to strangle [him]': 111 call played to Hamilton jury
The phone call the complainant's partner made to 111 was played to the jury today.
Waitomo set to open in Wellington
Waitomo Group is delivering much-needed competition to Wellington.
Assault victim's memory tested by defence counsel
Elisha Cramond, 26, and Michael Torrington, 28, deny violence charges.
Stan Walker's honest and inspiring words to students
The musician is in Hamilton to inspire students.
Auckland's urban sprawl swallows Pokeno
Boomtown where a family house is $600,000. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Auckland's urban sprawl crosses south of the Bombays
Pokeno population expected to go from 3,000 to 12,000 by 2045. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rugby bosses offer Sevu Reece career lifeline after domestic violence case
New Zealand Rugby have thrown a potential lifeline to Waikato winger Sevu Reece
Members of public discover pre-European bones at Kawhia
An initial assessment by police indicates the bones are from pre-European days.
Watch: The hot fuzz meets baby shark
It might hurt your ears, but it could also melt your heart.
Police rescue struggling pooch from Waikato river
Police said the dog was nearing exhaustion when they saw him.
What's on in Whanganui this week?
Your guide to what is happening in the Whanganui region this week.
'A kick in the teeth': Teacher stuck on $59,000 after 43 years
Primary teachers who trained after 1996 earn $12,000 more than those who trained earlier.
Sculpture damage inspires 'idiot signs'
Need a constant reminder not to be an idiot? Look no further.
Council to review marketing of councillors' business
Not so "stoked":Council will review how it markets two councillors' business going forward
'It's going to be a long night': Gang member held gun to woman's head
David Aaron Stephenson has been jailed on a raft of violence and drug charges.
Two die in crashes in Maramarua, Te Kuiti
Motorists face significant delays on SH2 near Maramarua after the fatal crash.
Teen serious after car rolls down bank
Rescue helicopter crew assisted female teen who was reportedly thrown from the vehicle.
Councillors deny conflict of interest over app
Councillors told it's not appropriate to promote commercial app while on council business.
Property buy up: Ratepayers group complains to SFO
Hamilton's ratepayers group calling on the SFO to investigate Hamilton City Council.