The Tribal Huk gang leader who claims to have rid Ngaruawahia of P dealers has the bullet holes to prove it wasn't an easy fight.

Both sides of an ugly stand-off over abortions in Thames are vowing to continue their weekly protests, despite growing concern from women who want terminations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Family spokesman Patrick Tavai said there were still issues around retrieving the body and waiting for the coroner's report.

A young woman found dead in the Waikato River has been described as "beautiful", "sassy" and "stubborn".

The vendors, who are retiring, established the corrugated iron theme for the Waikato town.

Hamilton police said the death of a woman found yesterday was being treated as unexplained, at this stage.

A mother has admitted neglect after drink-driving with her 3-year-old son on her lap.

Police shooting in Thames was an unavoidable tragedy, finds Conduct Authority report.

Joyful Ministries in Hamilton is giving people with intellectual disabilities a chance to connect with faith in their own way. Made with funding by New Zealand on Air.

A truck carrying paint thinner, sulphuric acid and other dangerous chemicals, has rolled on State Highway Two.

A 67-year-old man who fell from his rearing horse has been flown to hospital with a suspected spinal injury.

The elderly man killed in a light plane crash at Matamata Aerodrome has been described as an aviation enthusiast, and a brilliant pilot.

The University of Auckland has hit out at plans by Waikato University for a new medical school, calling it "ill conceived" and costly.

Death rate consistent but still unacceptably high, judge says

Thousands have non-urgent surgery or appointments delayed

A Ngaruawahia local board member says he's disappointed it took a gang that rid the town of meth, rather than the police.

A teenage girl has been killed in a quad bike accident in Taharoa, while another person who was seriously injured is stable in hospital.

An injured man had to spend the night in his car after crashing through a fence and down a 100 metre hill before his dog helped raise the alarm.

A mother who died at the hands of her son will be cremated alongside him and their ashes interred together.

Police are investigating the discovery of a hidden camera at a Waikato dairy farm.

Hamiltonian Dorris Ratcliffe is 98 years old but has the lifestyle of a woman much younger. She says keeping busy and volunteering makes her life worthwhile.

Hamiltonian Dorris Ratcliffe is 98 years old but has the lifestyle of a woman much younger. She says keeping busy and volunteering makes her life worthwhile. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

The deadline in Ngaruawahia is up but little appears to have shaken the quiet Waikato town ... so far.

A baby's fingertip was accidentally cut off at Waikato Hospital.

The Wakatere playground in Thames will soon be gone.

A youth was shot directly outside her gate, but Housing New Zealand would not find her and her three young children a new home.

Health services staff from Waikeria Prison have supported a prisoner to significantly improved his health by losing 68kg in six months. Jack

Otorohanga mother and son Clare and Ross Bremner will be farewelled together on Tuesday.

Appointments are being postponed and rescheduled ahead of a nationwide junior doctors strike starting next week.