At least two more schools have been investigated after complaints about seclusion rooms - including one that was eventually closed.

COMMENT: The launch of the Hauraki Gulf's first marine spatial plan is a major achievement and not to be under-estimated, writes Gary Taylor.

Proposed new marine protected areas, rules for polluters and changes to commercial fishing methods have been revealed in a long-awaited master plan for the Hauraki Gulf.

Hamilton is celebrating disabilities today, and it's inspirational. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hamilton is celebrating disabilities today, and it's inspirational. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Speeding motorcyclist killed fellow rider when he cut a blind corner, court told.

Emergency department doctors are calling for a ban on National Crate Day after Waikato Hospital was inundated with drunk patients after Saturday's celebrations.

A Hamilton man whose body was discovered in the Waikato River on Sunday morning has been named.

A man was sentenced today after an incident last year when he doused his victims in petrol and threatened to set them on fire.

People across New Zealand have been basking in today's sunshine as the first weekend of summer did not disappoint.

Two cars have crashed north of Morrinsville, in Waikato, blocking State Highway 27.

A man who suffered minor stab wounds to his back has discharged himself from Waikato Hospital.

Customers of a Cambridge cafe escaped injury after the driver of a car accidentally drove into the business.

New Zealand has been spared half a billion dollars in damage from a notorious pest - and scientists say it's an Irish wasp we have to thank for it.

We all seem to use more Māori kupu as each year goes by. But a three year study at Waikato University aims to learn how and why that's happening, and if one Māori word will attract others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

We all seem to use more Māori kupu as each year goes by. But a three year study at Waikato University aims to learn how and why that's happening, and if one Māori word will attract others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two men have been taken to hospital after they fell metres off a cliff while mountain biking at Port Waikato.

A 6-year-old boy is heartbroken and his family Christmas is in tatters after a visitor visa mix-up will prevent his grandparents flying to New Zealand.

Police are continuing their investigation into a Ngaruawahia car crash that killed an 11-year-old boy. Six other young people were

A Hamilton mother's six month battle with insufferable pain after a botched epidural has likened the feeling to that of someone drilling a pencil into her spine.

An army truck was carrying live ammunition when it collided with a carload of Mongrel Mob Notorious members.

The Waikato District Health Board is over two year's late with its report on its chief executive's expenses

A first-time councillor has been criticised for lobbying her elected colleagues and the district health board over her anti-fluoride views.

The teacher has resigned from her role and been censured by the Education Council's Disciplinary Tribunal.

A virtual health system set up by Waikato District Health Board will compete with another one designed by GPs and patients.

A man so busting to go to the toilet, he reached speeds of up to 176km/h on the Waikato Expressway.

Shoppers are being urged to source their meat from legitimate suppliers after the Ministry for Primary Industries shut down a black

A Huntly woman allegedly caught drink driving with three unrestrained children in the car has appeared in court.

The signs of summer are among us with pohutakawa trees flowering already and forecasters say the official first day of the season on Thursday will be calm and dry.

Investigators will return to the scene of a large industrial fire in Taupo.