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Hamilton: It's a classic
Danielle Wright takes her family on a nostalgic trip back to 50s New Zealand at a vintage car museum in Hamilton.
Angry bees hinder fatal crash recovery
Live power lines and a large number of agitated bees are posing problems for motorists and emergency services following a fatal crash in Waikato this morning.
Down a river with many paddles
A group of friends have started an epic journey down the Waikato river this morning to raise money for a Bay of Plenty boy with a rare form of bone cancer.
Power out in parts of Waikato
Parts of Waikato will be without power today as urgent repairs are carried out on the Transpower network.
Waikato: Wild thing, you make my heart sing
Elisabeth Easther goes in search of animal encounters in the untamed central North Island.
Where to find a kiwi
Our national bird may be shy and retiring, but here's a handful of places where you might be able to get close to them.
Waikato: Roughing it in luxury
Elisabeth Easther visits luxury wilderness lodge Poronui and discovers heaven on earth.
Poronui fly fishing lodge, Waikato
Forty minutes from Taupo along SH5, Poronui (Maori for 'part of something bigger') is miles from mobile reception and smack bang in the centre of heaven.
For further information see poronui.com.
Man who died after alcohol-fuelled brawl named
Police have named a man who died after an alcohol-fuelled brawl at a Waikato property last weekend.
Man dead after alcohol-fuelled brawl
A man is dead after being involved in an alcohol-fuelled brawl at a Waikato property yesterday.
Watchdog: Crash fault lies with teen
A teenager who stole a car, got involved in a police chase before smashing head-on into another car caused the accident that killed him, an independent watchdog finds.
North Island by rail
On a rail trip from the capital, Pamela Wade is enraptured by the North Island's emerald green beauty and looming mountains.
One person in life-threatening condition after South Waikato crash
One person is in a life-threatening condition following a road smash in South Waikato.
Father's tragic discovery after crash
A "distraught" father searched along a Waikato road for hours, before finding his partner's car had gone over a bank, killing her and injuring their two children.
Woman with spinal injury airlifted to hospital
A woman who suffered a suspected spinal injury while playing touch rugby was taken to hospital by rescue helicopter last night.
Waikato: Bilbo Baggins' tiny town
Danielle Wright follows the tour buses to a sheep and beef farm in Matamata for the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour.
What cop car? Oh, this cop car
A man arrested for stealing a police patrol car over the weekend has admitted he didn't realise what type of vehicle it was - despite its flashing light.
Raglan: Beside the seaside
Danielle Wright discovers small-town seaside charms on a weekend away in Raglan.
Boaties asked to stay with vessels when in difficulty
Boaties were asked to check their vessels are fit for the water and to stay with them when in difficulty, following a rescue on the Waikato River.
WWI medals could help identify burglars
Distinctive engraved World War 1 medals could help identify burglars who robbed a Waikato home on the weekend, police hope.
Wild weather causes havoc
A storm is causing havoc across the upper part of the North island this evening, with warnings stronger winds and more rain is on the way.
Severe weather warnings issued
Heavy rain and severe gales are set to pound far greater swathes of the country than the thunderstorms which struck over the weekend.
Nine cows killed by lightning in Waikato
A Waikato farmer has been left counting the cost of Saturday night's wild electrical storm after finding nine cows killed by lightning.
More wild weather coming
Auckland homes left without power after a violent storm overnight have been reconnected but forecasters have warned more bad weather is on the way.