Barefoot boy, 11, missing from Thames
Tematau Wilson may be trying to make his way to Waharoa.
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Injuries make smoking more of a hazard
Seven patients injured themselves while having a smoke at Waikato Hospital.
Medical schools jolted into action
Waikato University's bid for a medical school has greatly perturbed Otago and Auckland.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Hauraki farm cleanup to cost millions
Farmers may wait until spring for the water to subside. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Hauraki farm cleanup to cost millions.
Farmers will be waiting for months to get access to their land. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rainy day proves lucky for Lotto winner
The winner bought the ticket on a whim while leaving the supermarket.
Man drifts three hours on stricken vessel
A night time trip hit a snag - and two boaties were left up a river without a paddle.
Wait list for social housing rises again
The waiting list for social housing has risen again, but fallen in Auckland.
Drink-driving teen farmhand flees cops
A 17-year-old has indicated he will admit driving drunk with a car full of mates.
Cow killed after struck by car near Paeroa
Two cows snuck out for a stroll - but only one came back alive.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Rebuilding following the Whitianga fire
Helen Lee lost everything in the blaze - now she's starting again - Made with funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Community project to rid Whitianga of plastic bags
4.3 million plastic bags are used every day in NZ - Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Community project to rid Whitianga of plastic bags
Roughly 4.3 million plastic bags are used every day in NZ - Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
NCEA: How does your school rate?
Interactive: Statistics for 2016 show winners and losers by decile.
Weeks before floodwaters will recede
Ian Troughton said the flooding is the worst he has seen in 25 years.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Mini convoy makes money for charity
63 minis have hit the road to raise money for charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police seek driver who rammed patrol car
Waikato police are looking for a driver who rammed patrol car this morning.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Mini convoy hits the road to raise money for charity
63 classic mini's are traveling the length of the country to raise money for KidsCan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Murder charge after woman killed
A man has been charged with murder after the incident south of Taupo.
Coastal homes face building shake-up
Councils are reviewing how NZ communities can be more prepared for future storms.
Cyclone Cook: Riders on the storm
Cyclone Cook has been one gnarly Easter egg for surfers, offering nine-foot waves today.
Drone shows flood damage in Te Aroha
Drone footage has revealed the extent of damage in the Waikato following Cyclone Cook.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Cyclone Cook good training for aspiring Tairua fireman
18 year old Billy Turner signed up four years ago - Made with funding from NZ On Air
WATCH NZH Local Focus: Tairua – Cyclone Cook good training for aspiring fireman.
18 year old Billy Turner signed up 4 years ago - Made with funding from NZ On Air
'Power lines down, trees down'
Find out what's happening in your region as Cyclone Cook sweeps in.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Tairua prepares for Cyclone Cook
It has been a tough few months for the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Airbnb offering free rooms for Cyclone Cook evacuees
Free rooms are being listed and service fees waived for those affected by the cyclone
Cyclone warning: 'Get home, get safe'
Officials are keen to avoid road deaths as Cyclone Cook bears down.
One person dead in crash near Taupo
A person has died in a two-car crash on Broadlands Rd, Rotokawa.
One dead, two trapped in crash
Two people are in critical condition after State Highway 27 crash.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Waikato 'yarn bombers' prepare for ANZAC Day
Knitters, young and old, join in a woollen tribute. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Watch NZH Local Focus: Waikato yarn bombers prepare for ANZAC Day
Knitters, young and old, are joining in a woolen tribute - Made with funding from NZ On Air