A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said firefighters were called at about 1.31pm.

Last year's winner Daniel Sinclair will be back to defend his title in Te Awamutu.

Hamilton councillors will focus on official submissions, not social media comments.

NZTA is expecting more than 20,000 extra vehicles on the roads this weekend.

Livai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Beach Hop organisers said they were pleased with 2024 event and visitor numbers were up.

Reporting on a kiwi translocation wasn't enough, so our reporter rolled up her sleeves.

Organisers are excited about the response to the first Taupō Supercars event.

World records and medals for Kiwi athletes.

The lawyer also allegedly used $200k from a family trust to help his struggling business.

The figures show, the region is recovering more than well.

Train service between Auckland and Hamilton is heavily subsidised - but roads are too.

Beach Hop was marred by some unruly behaviour but police generally happy.

Get in the Easter spirit with a classic favourite.

Business association says more paid parking could have a knock-on effect for the economy.

With 32 minutes remaining, the Hurricanes Poua only trailed 19-12.

Thames water supply disrupted following contractor incident.

The player was one of 13 second division winners.

Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kickstarted its biggest kiwi translocation this week.

Police confirmed this morning a seriously injured person had now died.

Saurbh Sharma couldn't explain why 'how to delete Tesla recordings' was on his phone.

Traffic is building up as Beach Hop 2024 gets under way.

She was last seen in Matangi on March 19 but has now been found.

Farmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.

Emergency services responded to a rubbish fire on Ellis St in Frankton on Thursday.

Hospice Waikato needs help to bridge an ongoing operational shortfall of $4 million.

The 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.

Multiple farm and forestry owners share amazing landscapes with riders during the classic.

Craig spent 40 years studying microbial life. He died on February 29.

There were minor to moderate injuries police said.