Latest from Waikato

Man shoves fist in partner's mouth, breaks jaw, in haunting night of violence

It wasn't until the following morning that the battered victim was able to flee.

Youth employment in Hauraki celebrates success

The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs proved successful in Hauraki with dozens of job placements.

Swinging bridges and thundering falls make for adventurous walking

Taupō walking group members share their favourite adventures.

'Pull finger': Closed track a 'real problem' says MP

What's up DoC? MP unhappy with what he says is a “very slow timetable”.

Police arrest 28-year-old after teen driven over by car

Accused man is due to appear in court today after incident at Ngāruawāhia sports park.

'Despicable betrayal': Woman fleeced $1.6m from ailing sister

Bronwyn Rutter bought a new car and tried to buy a house with her ill-gotten gains.

Waikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity Awards

The awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.

From hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for north

Worst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.

Teen fights for life after being run over multiple times in targeted attack

Police appealing for dashcam footage after attack left boy with "life-changing" injuries.

Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker

The victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.

One person dead after drowning in Raglan, police, coastguard pull three pull to safety

The person was found on the rocks after three others were pulled from the water.

Matamata Country Lodge celebrates full circle moment

The aged care facility, first opened as a maternity hospital, just turned 100 years old.

Search on for person missing off Raglan coast

Police had a report about 6.28pm about people needing help in the water.

Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled

Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.

Hamilton's The Keg Room stands out in national awards

Waikato pubs made it into the Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs awards.

Tairua main road closed for town upgrade

Nightly road closures are scheduled for next week.

Missing man located 'safe and well'

Gardiner, 35 was last seen in the Hamilton CBD on Monday.

Chiefs player Tupou Vaa’i clock up 50th game for club

Head coach Clayton McMillan has named his line-up for the match against the Hurricanes.