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Strangulation: The cruel method of control that can be a precursor to murder
New Zealand introduced a strangulation law five years ago. Is it making any difference?
School counsellors win $1.8m in damages for workplace stress over student suicides, deaths
Guidance counsellors spent decade in legal battle with high school over workplace stress.
Doctor failed to disclose police charges and Australian investigation
GP struck off a second time for criminal convictions including assault and dishonesty.
'Heartbreaking': Man lived in windowless room before his death
An inquest into Joseph Bruce Carter's death is traversing issues in mental health care.
'I feel like I'm really going to kill you': Man told girlfriend locked in house
Sean Wilson savagely attacked his partner, beating and kicking her in the head and face.
Defamation claim against Stuff, reporter largely unsuccessful
The verdicts are in, in the trial for defamation against Stuff but is the case over?
Court told angry ticket holders result of event organisers' own actions
Defence claims no defamation in articles by Stuff about Cherry Tree Festival cancellation.
News stories resulted in online abuse, lawyer in defamation case claims
Plaintiffs say they suffered mental anguish and reputational damage following stories.
'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cows
Four cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.
The girl next door: OnlyFans star Lisa Lewis loses in stoush with neighbour
Lisa Lewis has moved out of the house next to Cosmopolitan Club after bitter battle.
Can hair loss clinic owner call himself ‘Dr Raj’ if he’s not NZ registered medical doctor?
His website included a reference to Dr Raj being a third-generation doctor.
'I could just see her blood pressure drop': Son's final moments with dying mum
Now, 13 years on, a coroner will decide how Carmen Walker died during a medical procedure.
Nurse tasked with checking on mentally unwell man worked double shift
Addicted to synthetic cannabis, he was sent to a care home near a 'tinny house'.
'Silo' effect meant doctors failed to detect cause of Carmen Walker's death
Pathologist claims Carmen Walker's death at Waikato Hospital 13 years ago was iatrogenic.
Surgeon burned his note of medical procedure that killed patient
Surgeon in charge of Carmen Walker's procedure grilled over volume of fluid in bucket.
Hospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death case
Blood drained during the procedure was thrown away with other disposable waste.
'Tears on his cheeks': Cause of patient death still haunts family, doctor
The doctor who blew the whistle on a hospital death claims the case was covered up.
'Pig poo': Piggery under investigation over effluent discharge
Waikato Regional Council said the court order was unprecedented for the region.
'Vexatious': Restraining order imposed on controversial advocate
A judge said years of proceedings brought by Halse in one case were an abuse of process.
Outsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a year
Public hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.
Young dad-to-be who raped sleeping woman gets sentence reduced
A man found guilty of raping a sleeping woman has had his sentence cut by one year.
'Two broken ankles': Victim of inflatable slide collapse to get $10k
TCDC failed to do due diligence on operator with a poor safety record.
Covid booster not to blame for fatal heart attack - but St John apologises for 111 delay
Nurse had no history of heart problems before she died.
Three Waters: Councils' effort to keep control of water assets fails
What the High Court said about a district council's challenge to Three Waters legislation.
'Stressed and extremely undervalued': Underpaid nail salon worker had to take preschooler to work at night
The owner of a nail salon has been ordered to pay her migrant worker $35,187.
'Humiliated, embarrassed, emasculated': The trigger for a murder
Adrian Phillips and Bayden Williams were once friends. Now one is dead, the other jailed.
Waikato woman admits role in P, GBL drug ring
Sharon Marfell was a senior member of a drugs distribution syndicate in the Waikato.
Murder accused had no option but to shoot, says defence
Closing submissions from the Crown and defence counsel for Adrian Phillips are under way.
Murder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friend
Adrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.
'Giant heartbroken baby': Murder accused says he broke down
Adrian Phillips banged his head against the wall to feel better after a serious accident.
'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.
'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreter
The extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.
Waikato DHB cyberattack: Cancer hub out of action in chaotic aftermath
The contingency planning document shows Waikato Hospital was in chaos after the attack.
Waikato DHB was warned of holes in IT security
The Waikato District Health Board was warned just months before the cyberattack.
Dr Evil: 'You're a sexual predator' - Victim to psychiatrist
Teenage victim of psychiatrist's sexual abuse gives insightful account of harrowing case.
Waikato Uni racism allegations 'incorrect', but taskforce set up
Racism row sparks taskforce to address systemic issues at Waikato University.
Girl's grief-stricken whānau granted exemption to take her body through Auckland
Tangiwai Wilson died suddenly at her home in Hamilton early on Tuesday morning.
'I'll never see my children's faces again' - waitlist for mum who woke up with hole in eye
A mum whose eye had to be removed must wait for ACC to decide if it was treatment injury.
Land taken by council for $0 valued at $221k
No case for betterment in battle of landowners and council over land needed for new road.
'Ludicrous nonsense': MP steps in as council tries to take land for $1
A law that allows land to be taken without compensation sets an unusual precedent.
'Insulting': Council offers $1 for lifestyle block land to doctors fighting Covid-19
Homeowners are having land taken off them by a council for no compensation.
Raglan residents fed up with visitors buying all their food
A sign at the entrance to the beach town says it all: "If it's not your home, go home."
One rest home resident, four staff with Covid-19
Staff in self-isolation, rest home in lockdown as four staff confirmed as having Covid-19.
Coronavirus: School remains open as child tested for Covid-19
Latest suspected case of Covid-19 a child being tested in Hamilton.
All aboard? New Hamilton-Auckland train journey 2 hours 20 mins
Te Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland to take its first trip in August.
One dead in crash after car hits wall at speed
The body of the deceased driver remains trapped in the car.
One Hamilton bar, one night, 12 cases of mumps
Latest mumps in Waikato linked to a bar where three Waikato Uni students were infected.
'He was Mum's favourite': Grieving family in court
Police said information from the public had contributed to finding the alleged offender.
Tourist killer manhunt: Police confirm woman fled gunman
Australian tourist fatally shot. Terrified partner ran for several kilometres for help.
'We've never had that before' - Nicky Stevens' mother on DHB apology
Waikato DHB apologises to Nicky Stevens' whānau but will it also apologise to a Coroner?
'There will be a school shooting here' - bathroom tag
The sister of a student at a school threatened with a shooting wants more communication.
Two minutes silence at Civic Square and Claudelands Park
Hamiltonians united with the Muslim community, joining them in Friday prayers.
'Come back my baby': Mum's anguish over hot-car death
Mother of dead baby wailed for him while father showed no emotion, trial witnesses say.
Chances to save baby from a hot car missed by five extra adults
Isaiah Neil was "warm" when an ambulance officer arrived at his house the day he died.
Move over bikini bodies - Real women are here
This Is ME video aims to get girls and women participating in sport and recreation.
Death in a suburban street - family pleads for answers over woman's death
Still no answers on mysterious death of Takotoroa Māreikura in Hamilton last month.
Confidential witness statements released
Witness statements in state sector inquiry released to ex CEO Dr Nigel Murray's lawyers.
Rugby star sidesteps domestic violence conviction, can play overseas
Sevuloni Lasei Reece, a Waikato Rugby winger, was discharged without conviction.
Principal's truancy speech draws criticism
Principal tells truants their futures are "predictable and seemingly hopeless".
Farmers building reno hits $23m - DHB says no
A DHB project begun during Nigel Murray's tenure has blown budget again, by another $8m.
Big Read: The killing of Kim - texts reveal how relationship ended in murder
From Arohena to the High Court in Hamilton - the killing of Kim Richmond exposed.
Man who killed horse while drink-driving sent to jail
Kresten Fitness told the court he was mourning the loss of his baby
Safety first, mum tells son's inquest
Nicky Stevens should never have been allowed outside alone, grieving mum tells inquest.
Heartwarming pic of doctor comforting baby
Doctor's arms the only comfort for baby whose mum was being treated at Waikato Hospital.
Waikato uni reputation at stake, says union
Waikato Pathways College staff say Maori and Pasifika students will lose in restructure.
Mental health cases up 400 per cent in Waikato
Staffing has been stretched to pressure point to cope with the increases.
Too costly: Waikato DHB cans controversial online doctor service
Waikato DHB has canned its controversial multi-million dollar virtual health service.
Dairy owners to meet on brutal attacks
Tougher penalties wanted for aggravated robberies after brutal attacks on dairy owners.
'They tried to kill me': Dairy owner attacked with hammer
Dairy owner left in a pool of blood after being attacked by robbers with hammers.
Waikato surgeons learn lung surgery short-cut
Waikato Hospital lung surgery patients will benefit from a specialist technique.
Waikato Hospital to open $6.7m ward for winter
Waikato Hospital is to open a new ward by July, just in time for winter and flu season.
Former Waikato DHB chief's million-dollar house for sale
Dr Nigel Murray's $1.17 million house on the outskirts of Hamilton is for sale.
Mr Fix-It: The man taking on a troubled DHB
Derek Wright opens up about fixing Waikato DHB in the wake of the CEO expenses scandal.
College faces second review in two years
The contract for Waikato Pathways College at Waikato University is to be reviewed again.
DHB chief proposes fewer executives
A proposed restructure of executive leadership team at Waikato DHB would trim it to 16.
Police officer helps mum with literacy problems pass driver's licence
A police officer who pulled over an unlicensed driver helped the woman sit her licence.
Chief medical officer steps down at DHB
Long-time chief medical officer at Waikato DHB, Dr Tom Watson, steps down.
Waikato med school plan traced to Canada
British Columbia turned down Nigel Murray's bid for a medical school in suburban Vancouver
Waikato DHB to face Auditor General probe
Audit critical of the way Waikato DHB bought HealthTap services to provide SmartHealth.
'No red flags' over CEO Nigel Murray
Derek Wright wants to put the Nigel Murray expenses saga behind Waikato DHB.