Midnight Lake Taupo rescue: Warning on inflatables
Four men rescued after getting blown out onto Lake Taupo in their cheap inflatable rafts.
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Fisherman named after search near Raglan
A report of an object, possibly debris or body, came to police attention late last night.
Call for ministerial inquiry into Wintec
There is a call for a ministerial inquiry into the Waikato tertiary institute
Gun shop urges parents to buy rifles for kids
Parents object to promotion urging parents to buy air rifles for children
Sunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degrees
The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.
Dedicated dad's big Harry Styles bill
David McCorkindale isn't a Harry Styles fan. But he's a Jayde McCorkindale fan.
Motorcyclist killed in Taupo crash named
Benjamin Allan Biddle, 32, died yesterday after his bike collided with a ute near Motutere
Probe into $14.6m virtual health platform
Three investigations so far into Dr Nigel Murray's spending, a further two possible.
'No red flags' over CEO Nigel Murray
Derek Wright wants to put the Nigel Murray expenses saga behind Waikato DHB.
Warm weather causes water restrictions
Water alert levels put in place in Waikato following humid weather.
Massive 15.5 per cent rate rise still tipped for Hamilton
Hamilton mayor Andrew King won't invest in playgrounds, libraries or the zoo.
Wintec spends $174,212 fighting the media
Wintec Council says it was being a responsible employer spending $174,212 on legal fees.
Waikato pumped for benefits of Auckland fuel tax
Three petrol stations near Pukekohe look set to cash in on Auckland's regional fuel tax.
Teen arrested after driving into a police officer
A police officer on cordon duty was hit by a teenage driver doing a burnout.
Local Focus: Tokoroa resident desperate to find a home
"I just want a second chance!" Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tokoroa resident desperate to find a home
"I just want a second chance!" Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Waikato DHB members remain focused
Red flags that should have been raised around expenses seen as important now.
Proposal to close council creche
Waterworld will close for six months for renovations, but the creche may never reopen.
Tertiary education provider involved in 45 confidential payouts
The revelations come amid calls for a ministerial inquiry into Hamilton's Wintec.
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
Nurse praises cop's heartfelt care for injured dog
An Auckland nurse has praised the actions of a Waikato cop at a crash scene
Woman cheats death after car flips, plunges into Waikato stream
As water filled her car, crash victim summoned the strength to escape the wreckage.
Two injured in Waikato bike crashes
A man in his 40s was flown to hospital after trail ride crash
Waikato school fundraiser trail run not so 'fun'
Experienced runner Colleen Stacey says it's unlikely she will do the trail run again.
Hillside city homes chosen in House of the Year
Homes across the country were recognised for their excellence.
Local Focus: Hamilton dogs tie the knot
Dog's exchange bow-wow-vows for the SPCA. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hamilton dogs tie the knot
Dog's exchange bow-wow-vows to raise funds for SPCA. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two killed after being struck by trains
Two people have died after being hit by trains in separate accidents this morning.
Local Focus: Frisbee has strong 'Spirit of the Game'
Frisbee is one of New Zealand's fastest growing sports. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: Frisbee has strong 'Spirit of the Game'
Frisbee is one of New Zealand's fastest growing sports. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Pressure mounts for DHB chairman to step down
Pressure is mounting for Waikato DHB chairman Bob Simcock to stand down.
Waikato DHB chief's expenses 'a mess'
Auditors digging into Nigel Murray's expenses had concerns with his honesty.
Fire in Ngaruawahia High School gymnasium
Students at Ngaruawahia High School have been evacuated following a fire in the gym.