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.

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.

A grant from the Heartland Fund has helped the latest Kawhia beach cleanup. But, an ownership review of King Country Energy could mean the future of the community fund is at risk. Made with Funding from NZ On Air

A grant from the Heartland Fund has helped the latest Kawhia beach cleanup. But, an ownership review of King Country Energy could mean the future of the community fund is at risk. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Baby Nathan Christensen's arrival coincided with flooding that forced his mum into a helicopter dash.

Logs spilled on highway after early morning crash.

A Canadian mother and daughter awoke to an unwelcome surprise in Thames - the wild weather overnight had swamped their campervan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Canadian mother and daughter awoke to an unwelcome surprise in Thames this morning - the wild weather overnight had swamped their campervan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

King Country residents are debating the future of the local power trust - which currently pumps more than $1 million a year back into the community Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Trustpower, the main shareholder of King Country Energy has offered King Country Electric Power Trust the option to explore a set of transactions whereby the Trust may be able to own 100% of King Country energy under a restructure of assets. - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

He went to university at 14 to study music and now 17-year-old Matthias Balzat has won the grand prize at the National Concerto Competition

Ever wanted to own a castle with flag-flying turrets, a stag hall, moat, New Zealand's largest toy collection - and name it after yourself?

Boat loses steering in 75km/hour winds.

A large slip has closed State Highway 25 between Waihi and Whiritoa. It is one of a sting of closures around the region following heavy rain overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air

A woman in labour had to be flown from flood-stricken Coromandel.

Barbara Stewart is hurting after the death of her husband in January.

Coromandel residents left homeless after being evacuated due to flooding.

New Zealand universities have again scored high rankings in the annual QS World University Subject Rankings.

Weather watches or warning are in place for most of the upper North Island as more rain is forecast over the week.

Broadlands Forest Resident Graham Sperry spotted what he believes may be sewage on the river bank over the weekend, and is worried it could pose a health risk. Made with funding from NZ On Air

A 46-year-old was not told of results which found she had a tumour that eventually killed her.

A man who fled police custody at Waikato Hospital wearing a blue gown and handcuffs faces two charges including escaping from police custody and stealing handcuffs.