A child has been videoed jumping off a train crossing the Waikato River at Ngaruawahia.

From a young age Liam McGirr chased hot air balloons on his pushbike - this week he pilots his own balloon as part of Balloons Over Waikato. Made with funding from New Zealand On Air.

A warm, sunny week is expected across the North Island before the weather takes a turn for the worse on Friday.

A scammer used social media to prey on a vulnerable homeless woman and her children by promising them a house if they paid up front. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The huge marine mammals have been regular visitors to Raglan Harbour this year.

As police services up and down the country are centralised, the Waipa Mayor is voicing his concerns after his constituents struggle to contact police in emergencies, particularly after hours.- Made with funding from NZ On Air.

As police services up and down the country are centralised, Waipa mayor is voicing his concerns after his constituents struggle to contact police in emergencies, particularly after hours.- Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Five people, possibly youths, stole cigarettes from the store in the early hours.

Staff travel cost taxpayers in the set-up of a virtual health system at Waikato DHB.

Hamiltonians gather outside Waikato Regional Council as New Zealand Water Forum petition delivered to Parliament. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

An amendment to the Telecommunications Information Privacy Code now means emergency calls can be tracked to help emergency services locate you more quickly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hamiltonians gathered outside Waikato Regional Council as the New Zealand Water Forum petition was delivered to Parliament. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Late plea change sees Mohamed Shakeel Siddiqui convicted on four charges in Hamilton.

Convicted man was a doctor - just not a psychiatrist.

The homes are between Whangamata and Tairua, areas among the most affected by record-breaking rains.

A recidivist fraudster who impersonates police before stealing credit cards has been jailed after fleecing nearly $10,000 from his

Waikato police are hunting for those responsible for a ram raid this morning.

Luke Jumeau has his heart set on getting signed with the Ultimate Fight Championship later this year when they come to Auckland. The MMA fighter, also known as 'The Jedi', is hoping the country will get behind him on his effort to reach the world stage.

Microwave imaging could soon be available for breast screening to detect cancer.

The Sundaise Festival in Waihi has been flooded out.

Aucklanders could face having to boil water if usage is not cut dramatically.

Luke Jumeau has his heart set on getting signed with the Ultimate Fight Championship later this year when they come to Auckland. The MMA fighter, also known as 'The Jedi', is hoping the country will get behind him on his effort to reach the world stage. Made with funding from NZ On Air

A doctor was shocked when personal medical notes were accessed by her employer.

This week's storm chaos has seen unsettled silt at water treatment plants, sparking a city-wide call to save two buckets of water per person, per day.

A caregiver who was caught on hidden camera slapping an elderly resident has been convicted of assault.

The Maori King says his cousin, the current MP, has no mana now.

Rainfall levels 'off the charts' as upper North Island prepares for a second big drenching this week.

Hauraki Mayor John Tregidga met with locals in Whiritoa, as they band together after being hit with 260mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Residents of coastal town, Whiritoa, had a lucky escape after 260mm of rain fell yesterday and created havoc in the Coromandel Peninsula. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Residents of coastal town, Whiritoa, had a lucky escape after 260mm of rain fell and created havoc in the Coromandel Peninsula. Made with funding from NZ On Air.