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One person in life-threatening condition after South Waikato crash
One person is in a life-threatening condition following a road smash in South Waikato.

Father's tragic discovery after crash
A "distraught" father searched along a Waikato road for hours, before finding his partner's car had gone over a bank, killing her and injuring their two children.

Woman with spinal injury airlifted to hospital
A woman who suffered a suspected spinal injury while playing touch rugby was taken to hospital by rescue helicopter last night.

Waikato: Bilbo Baggins' tiny town
Danielle Wright follows the tour buses to a sheep and beef farm in Matamata for the Hobbiton Movie Set Tour.

Boaties asked to stay with vessels when in difficulty
Boaties were asked to check their vessels are fit for the water and to stay with them when in difficulty, following a rescue on the Waikato River.

WWI medals could help identify burglars
Distinctive engraved World War 1 medals could help identify burglars who robbed a Waikato home on the weekend, police hope.

Wild weather causes havoc
A storm is causing havoc across the upper part of the North island this evening, with warnings stronger winds and more rain is on the way.

Severe weather warnings issued
Heavy rain and severe gales are set to pound far greater swathes of the country than the thunderstorms which struck over the weekend.

Nine cows killed by lightning in Waikato
A Waikato farmer has been left counting the cost of Saturday night's wild electrical storm after finding nine cows killed by lightning.

More wild weather coming
Auckland homes left without power after a violent storm overnight have been reconnected but forecasters have warned more bad weather is on the way.

Storm hits North Island
Stormy weather in the upper half of the North Island has left about 400 homes without power.

Seven cyclists hit by van
The driver of a van which collided with a group of cyclists in Waikato this afternoon has told of his shock at the scene of the crash.

Waikato: Natural highs around Taupo
Donna McIntyre joins BMX champs Sarah Walker and Laura Smulders on a thrill-filled road trip.

Preserve our precious land
Dionne Christian explores how we can help our natural wonderlands for Conservation Week.

Search underway for missing man in Waikato
Frederick "Rick" Hayward was last seen leaving his Hamilton home in Thames Street about 5pm on Monday night.

Train derails, main highway blocked
Cakes and jelly snakes were hurled from containers as a freight train derailed in the Waikato today, partially blocking State Highway One near Mercer.

Police discover stolen weapons in Waikato property
A cache of stolen weapons has been discovered in a search of a rural Waikato property overnight.

Waikato: Journey into the past
Waikato is the site of some of our bloodiest historic battles. Dionne Christian takes a look.