Foreign students campaign to stop exploitation
International students say many are working for below minimum wage with no rights.
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Police station rammed: Accused in tears as bail granted
The man was granted further name suppression until his next appearance in June.
Support worker jailed 11 years for rape of intellectually disabled man
Gerald Albert showed no remorse and continues to deny the offending, says judge.
Ngāruawāhia rail bridge deaths: What next?
Sport and activities help keep Ngaruāwāhia youth busy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hamilton City Council censors public feedback
Some city councillors say censorship of public submissions doesn't make sense.
Local Focus: ‘N-G-A is not that boring’
Ngāruawāhia locals say there’s plenty of sport to keep kids busy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Golfing ace's two holes in one
Sixty-five-year-old golfer scores two holes in one in a single round.
Parents of premature baby stuck in Oz
Waikato couple on extended stay in Adelaide after their baby arrived four months early.
Revenue at Waikato Innovation Park soars 28% to $546m
Tenant numbers rose to 60 from 44 the previous year, taking full-time employees to 514.
Mayor breaks silence on 'conflict of interest'
Hamilton Mayor Andrew King speaks out on questions over conflict of interest.
Man rescued from Kaimanawa Ranges with gunshot wound
The man was helicoptered to Waikato Hospital and police are speaking with a second man.
First Sevens tourney in Hamilton a money spinner
A report shows the Sevens tournament pumped over $3 million into the city.
How Fonterra rates alongside rivals
For first time Fonterra can be compared to NZ dairy competitors.
Locals respond to Ngaruawahia train death
Grieving locals discuss making the town safer after loss of 11-year-old.
'I'm no baby whisperer', says bemused doctor
Doctor who cuddled baby to sleep while mum went for tests says its just part of the job.
Local Focus: Helping pregnant mothers quit smoking
$300 for pregnant mothers to quit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: On a mission to support smokers quitting
Quit coach "eats, sleeps, walks and talks smoking". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Body found believed to be missing Hamilton teen
A body found today is thought to be that of a missing Hamilton teenager
Alleged offender missing in Waikato River
Man wanted in relation to serious assault missing in Waikato River after fleeing police.
Heartwarming pic of doctor comforting baby
Doctor's arms the only comfort for baby whose mum was being treated at Waikato Hospital.
Undie-cover operation: CCTV camera catches clothesline thief
A burglar caught on camera stealing items from a clothes line is wanted by Waikato police.
Police chase ends with three arrests
Three people are in custody after an hour-long police chase from Auckland to Huntly.
Local Focus: Electrical beginnings spark a documentary series
The fascinating stories behind NZ power stations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Family airlifted to hospital after multi-car crash
A father and his two kids were flown to hospital after multi-car crash.
One dead after Matamata car crash
A person has been killed and three others injured after two separate crashes overnight.
Showers set to continue through next week
Showers due in north and south today, but mainly fine in central New Zealand.
Four dead: Home detention for driver in fatal street race
A young man has evaded prison for his part in a street race that killed four people.
Police can appeal 'joke' child abuse sentence
"If my daughter hadn't stopped him, he could have killed my grandson."
Waikato uni reputation at stake, says union
Waikato Pathways College staff say Maori and Pasifika students will lose in restructure.
King won't respond to questions about his potential rate savings
Hamilton mayor won't respond to questions about rates savings.
'These kids just want to be the same' - Oranga Tamariki CEO asks for help
All New Zealanders have an opportunity to help.
Measles alert: Hamilton residents warned
A person infected with measles may have spread it around Hamilton, authorities warn.
Polio outbreak: How NZ coped with killer disease
In New Zealand's worst year for polio fatalities, 173 people died.