Hamilton police are appealing for the mother of an 18-month-old girl to contact them after the child was allegedly abducted yesterday.

All Blacks fullback Mils Muliaina will return to action for Waikato against Otago in Hamilton on Friday night.

Fast boats, helicopter views and thundering water - the central plateau provides adrenalin galore, writes Beck Vass.

NIWA's latest seasonal outlook predicts temperatures in all regions are likely to be above average from October to December.

Weather for the school holidays has been fairly good across the country, despite the current rain warnings in the west.

Waikato is preparing for floods as heavy rain threatens to push already-swollen rivers past their limits.

A spot of down time has led to Mils Muliaina decision to play ITM Cup rugby for Waikato before the All Blacks end of year tour.

Former All Blacks lock Issac Ross will play his Super rugby in Hamilton next year.

A grieving dad has told how he cradled his 10-year-old daughter in his arms as she passed away from an asthma attack.

Homicide police were back at a central Auckland building site at first light today, digging deeper in their search for clues into the death of Auckland mother Carmen Thomas.

A supermarket baker hid after thieves drove their car through the front of the store to steal a few boxes of beer.

This sumptuous hotel is perfect for the soul, writes Beck Vass.