Mayor accused of giving 'jobs for the boys'
Hamilton mayor Andrew King accused of being "ageist" after promoting new councillor.
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Peters, MPs gather to farewell Koro Wētere
About 100 guests have gathered at Turangawaewae for the first day of Wētere's tangi.
8-year-old Aaron Whinn found safe
Police said 8-year-old Aaron Whinn was found safe and sound near his Hamilton home.
Showery and windy start to the week
Road snow warnings in the South Island could mean a white Sunday for travellers.
Longtime Māori advocate Koro Wētere dies
Wētere was a Labour MP from 1969-1996, and played key te reo Māori and fisheries roles.
SH1 reopen safter fatal Waikato crash
One person has died in a two-vehicle crash this morning north of Karapiro.
Local Focus: Afghani-Kiwi interpreters get NZ citizenship
Afghani interpreters who helped Kiwi troops now have New Zealand citizenship. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Police make plea for missing Cambridge man
31-year-old Warren Quaife has been missing since Monday.
Local Focus: Taupō racing for Ironman 70.3
Taupō is a finalist to host 2020 Ironman 70.3 championship. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Assault by poisoning - 29 people killed in New Zealand
Gordon Pepper, Annette Bouwer - some of the victims of murder by poisoning
Local Focus: Waikato diversity on show with world cookbook
Secret family recipes from around the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Boy suffers spinal injury in rugby game
A 13-year-old rugby player was flown to Waikato Hospital with a suspected spinal injury
Searchers rested 18 days into hunt for Coromandel man
Search and rescue crews are being rested as stormy weather approaches from the west.
Woman who died in 'suspicious' circumstances named
Police are investigating the death of 28-year-old Hamilton woman Jynelle Northover.
Person critical after crash in Hamilton
A car crash has left one person fighting for their life and two others injured.
Safety first, mum tells son's inquest
Nicky Stevens should never have been allowed outside alone, grieving mum tells inquest.
Mega prison scrapped - new 500-bed unit, featuring 100 mental health beds, instead
The Government has dumped the mega-prison for a smaller unit focusing on mental health.
Local Focus: Fashion fundraiser for Huntly hospital shuttle
Second-hand treasures on the Huntly runway. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Gas leak shuts part of SH1, Tirau; diversion in place
Firefighters are currently dealing with a gas leak which has affected SH1 traffic.
Funds for poisoned Putaruru family to go to their children
The remaining funds raised for the family poisoned last year to be released within a week.
Friends, family fear for safety of missing Coromandel man
Shannon Earle Makowharemahihi has been missing for 10 days.
Trouser-less tramper's thank-you in song
Rescuers spot man trouser-less, huddled in the fetal position, 20m from a hut.
Why you should update your will: Ex gets dead man's motorcycles
Late motorcycle enthusiast's ex-partner awarded his treasured bikes due to will bungle.
Hamilton park plan audit done, but council will not reveal outcome
Council refuses to reveal details of audit into park expansion.
Rural retailer robbed of $60k in garments
The thief appeared to have an eye for fashion, the shop's owner said.
Hamilton man's impulse buy wins him $9.3m
A Hamilton man is getting his kids to help him decide how to spend his $9.3m win.
Rescuers, public and police honoured for selfless actions in bravery awards
Governor-General presents Royal Humane Society of NZ Silver Medals to 10 recipients.
Get ready, there's another cold blast coming our way
A chilling southerly breeze is making its way up the country.
Wild weather to ease in north; south braces for snow
Torrential rain that flooded parts of the North Island is expected to ease.
Weather warning: Auckland braces for more torrential rain
Batten down the hatches as another lashing of rain is expected tonight.
Local Focus: 17,000 trees planted in 3 hours at 'green-gym'
More trees added to Waiwhakareke in lead up to Arbor Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: 17,000 trees planted in 3 hours at 'green-gym'
More trees added to Waiwhakareke in lead up to Arbor Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Mayor defends meeting with select group of councillors at home 'to fit everyone in'
Hamilton mayor singled out councillors to discuss voting plans over morning tea.