A 35-year-old mother-of-three woken by a loud bang found an alleged drink driver slurring his words after crashing into her daughter's bedroom.

Parts of the North Island are set for a soaking today, with up to 140mms of rain expected to fall in some areas.

A hunter is fighting for his life in Waikato Hospital after being shot by another hunter south of Taupo last night.

It's a good excuse to meet quirky people on the road, eat some yummy local kai and fall in love with my fellow musicians and the beautiful crowds.

A Hamilton man is being hailed a hero after rescuing a badly burned boy from an explosion caused by a lit cigarette.