Latest from Waikato

Man critical after boat hits rocks

A man is in a critical condition after a boating accident in the Coromandel.

House fire started by 'drunk hooligans'

A fire at a house in Hamilton was started by a group of "drunk hooligans", according to the Fire Service.

First photos of Kiwi in Trump's team

Through international fame and fortune, Chris Liddell has remained loyal to New Zealand business and causes.

Camp boss quits; backpacker's new claim

Manager of council holiday park resigns after allegations of misconduct. New details emerge

Traffic set to snarl as exodus continues

Holiday traffic is set to build from 9am as Aucklanders make a break for the regions.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Volunteers protect rare native Dactylanthus plant

Volunteers are pollinating Dactylanthus plants on Mt Pirongia 'paint brush-style' in the hope to repopulate the maunga with the indigenous plant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Volunteers protect rare native Dactylanthus plant

Volunteers are pollinating Dactylanthus plants on Mt Pirongia ‘paint brush-style’ in the hope of repopulating the maunga with the indigenous plant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

House destroyed in suspicious fire

Police would like to speak to two young men who stopped to assist as they were driving past the house and saw flames.

Holiday traffic: Times to avoid roads

With two consecutive long weekends approaching for some Kiwis, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is urging travellers to plan their journeys.

Hamilton man missing after 3am swim

A Hamilton man is missing after a friend lost sight of him in the Waikato River early this morning.

Arrest warrant issued for Tasman yachtie

Alan Langdon, who is accused of taking his 6-year-old daughter to Australia, didn't turn up to court.

Bashed cop due to get married in 10 days

Instead of wedding preparations, the fiancee of a cop who was attacked in Huntly, is at her partner's hospital bedside.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Easter opening debate divides Waitomo

Should Waitomo businesses be allowed to open on Easter Sunday? It's a question currently being considered by the council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Easter opening debate divides Waitomo

Should Waitomo businesses be allowed to open on Easter Sunday? It’s a question currently being considered by the council Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Teens crash stolen car

Two teenagers were driving a stolen car when they sped past police officers and lost control, crashing into another driver just seconds after a chase began.

GE cow's offspring show 'super-milk' potential

Kiwi scientists have taken another step toward a potential future of genetically-altered, hypo-allergenic, high-protein milk.

Wife watches husband's truck crash

A wife watched in horror as her husband's truck bounced off the road, flipped and then skidded about 30m on its side as smoked poured from it.

Doctor shortage leads to fewer surgeries

Waikato Hospital does not have enough doctors and nurses to run its operating theatres at full capacity, resulting in between six and nine elective surgeries being put off each week.