Travel is safer now, so fewer of us are dying in large-scale disasters, but climate change could reverse the trend.

A man has died after an accident with farming equipment in Waikato.

Two cars and a truck have been involved in a "massive crash" near Tirau.

Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga is optimistic about the future of his region - despite dire predictions. But - he wants Government agencies bought back to the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga is optimistic about the future of his region - but wants government agencies bought back to the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A truck wash operating on a reserve has been shut down after a resident discovered polluted water was running into a stream leading to the Waikato River and the regional council had done nothing about it until he complained.

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report today, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Four people have been taken to Waikato Hospital after car crash today.

Watch: A dramatic video of a fight on Hamilton's main street has emerged.

An alleged "smooth-talking" motel burglar has been arrested in Hamilton.

Emergency services are tackling a house fire in Hamilton.

The heartbroken mum of a baby who died of respiratory failure wants answers after she says only one of eight GP practices referred son to hospital.

One lane is closed following a crash between a motorcycle and car on SH1 in Huntly tonight.

It may be the digital age but libraries are coming to a street near you, and they need your books. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.

Northern Districts cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn has been found not guilty of rape.

The jury has retired in the Hamilton District Court rape trial of Northern Districts cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn.

An ancient fossil of a giant penguin - discovered near Kawhia in 2006 and estimated to be 28 million years old - has become an official

Judge blasts company's measures to prevent chemicals running into stream as 'completely inadequate'.

Waikato Tainui and Ngati Kahungunu are entering a joint venture, with Tainui's fishing quota fished from Hawke's Bay.

Three men saved by a passing vessel when a bar crossing goes horribly wrong.

A man who shared a ward with convicted double murderer Jason Reihana has spoken of the experience.

The 6-year-old boy could reportedly be heard screaming as he was run over, police say.

Northern District's cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn told his rape trial today he felt the sex with the alleged victim was consensual.

The mother of a boy injured in a hit-and-run is asking for changes to his school bus route before a child gets killed.

Otorohanga residents come together to get through the tough economic times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Double-murderer Jason Reihana was treated at Waikato Hospital earlier this month next to patients unaware they were sharing a ward with him.

Police have begun a high-steaks competition, asking social media users to caption a photo of cows munching on a slightly different type of grass.

Police weren't able to confirm the age of the child.

Club mates of former All Black Sione Lauaki have paid their respects to the "gentle giant", ahead of his funeral today.

Before Graham Kennett ploughed into an overpass, sprawling a digger across the Southern motorway causing widespread gridlock he checked the load with his eye.