Suppliers, growers, manufacturers feeling pinch, Countdown says.

The Hamilton school was put into lockdown just before midday.

The charity that purchased the headland wants government agencies to fund some of it.

The subtitle on the livestream misread "RAT test" as "rape kit".

Covid testing laboratories are already overwhelmed and can't cope with the large numbers.

National MP out of action after suffering multiple injuries.

"I saw the tree, I swore and then there was a bang."

Most of the power should be restored to the remaining homes today.

Could the country be moving to phase 2 as Covid-19 cases are expected to rise further?

Schools are being hit by new Covid-19 cases within days of opening this year.

Regional council could change policy so any unvaccinated members can attend meetings.

The baby killed in the Hamilton train tragedy was less than a week old.

"Her mum has been sick so she wants to go home and keep an eye on her mum," says dad.

The crash happened on the corner of Ulster St and Abbotsford St.

Seven fire crew from around the Waikato are tackling the large blaze.

The person who died was being cared for at Tauranga Hospital.

The South Island is expected to get drenched today.

Mayors reveals startling projections that Waikato could reach 640 cases in six weeks.

Waikato Regional councillors have distanced themselves from their chair's racist comments.

King Country leaders fear Covid could continue to spread throughout the community.

Poor attendance at the regional council's elected Christmas party at the weekend.

"It's a real struggle, all this, for us in a small community," says Waitomo mayor.

Rimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.

Hamilton Labour MP Gaurav Sharma doesn't know the cause of severe headaches and neck pain.

Corrections says placing about 150 staff on leave has not affected its operations.

Aucklanders will start to enjoy less restrictions as shops open tomorrow.

Aucklanders will find out at 4pm if an alert level 3 step 2 phase will go ahead.

Auckland is set to see more restrictions eased back from next Wednesday.

Cabinet will discuss new modelling showing community cases could peak at 200 per day.

Official documents reveal how day of IT drama unfolded at hospitals.

The person is understood to be a close contact of the existing Ōtorohanga cases.

Marchers have been told they are not welcome in Waitangi by local Māori leaders.

Coromandel politicians question whether mayor's own anti-Pfizer stance is rubbing off.

Thames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.

Will Auckland move out of alert level 4 and will Waikato move up a level?

Community 'in shock' over family's disappearance.

With Auckland Airport out of bounds, travellers are turning to Hamilton Airport instead.

Hamilton City Council says the decision proves there's nothing wrong with its DC policy.

Waikato mayor Allan Sanson says they are "stuck" with the current boundary.

Waikato DHB says parents are welcome to help themselves to supplies in the ward kitchen.

Despite mixed reactions from the community, the Ward St redesign is here to stay for now.

Doctors have told the baby's family nothing more can be done, but they won't give up yet.

Fred Lichtwark says raising his voice in frustration does not mean he has an anger issue.

Hamilton City Council boss says it's a good use of ratepayer money.

Passengers watched in shock as their carriage slowly broke off from the rest of the train.

The school's statutory manager couldn't explain why the principal had been absent.

A Napier mum is terrified of losing her four-month-old daughter who is in ICU with RSV.

Waikato DHB staff may have to wait three months before receiving their correct pay.

Exhibitors are staying in campervans due to city's lack of accommodation.

Hackers sent threats and demanded money - but the DHB refused.

WRC chairman say he's tempted to make his own carparks on Ward St.

Emergency department staff breaking down in tears almost every shift due to pressure.

Council says it will tweak the Ward St trial depending on the feedback it gets.

SAFE says the council should be re-homing the geese rather than killing them.

Waikato DHB's IT systems failures are putting extra pressure on local GPs.

The Government must intervene to protect sick patients, Waikato cancer doctor warns.

Waikato DHB warns there will be more disruption over the next few weeks.

Waikato DHB has called in external experts and the government's spy agency to help.

The school is over capacity and its expansion won't be completed for at least two years.

The man will next appear at Hamilton District Court on May 31.

Hamilton's Anzac Parade route to be cut by a third to make it easier on older marchers.

Out of deep frustration over boy racers on his street, Anthony Barker shot at the cars.

Modest Hamilton bungalow sells 120 per cent above its RV.

Hamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.

A Matamata woman kept checking her Lotto ticket as she couldn't believe she had won $8.2m.

If you bought a Lotto ticket from Matamata Paper Plus, you could be $8.25m richer.

Final reasons why Waikato Regional councillor was suspended from committees revealed.

The Victoria St buildings are worth at least $2m less than what council paid in 2018.

Suspended councillor says the external report was biased and doesn't tell the full story.

Calvin Henare has not been seen since falling off the back of a jet ski last night.

Lichtwark to undergo training to address angry and abusive communication style.

Waikato Regional councillor claims fellow councillors are trying to silence him.

Waikato Regional Council chairman defends council's 'white as snow' procurement process.

"I just look at the process and it was ridiculous.There was no need to close the theatre."

Demoted councillor Fred Lichtwark says he was demoted because he disagreed with the chair.

The man died after a tree fell on him this morning.