Judge John McDonald said Kitia Toimata's offending was too serious for home detention.

This walk is to raise awareness that there is life after racing for greyhounds.

Innovative aspirations in Waikato Regional Council's Regional Public Transport plan

Former Hamilton Boys' 1st XV co-captain makes NPC debut less than a year out of school.

Family friendly fun event aims to pull more voters into Hamilton city centre.

Tourism operators have been forced to adapt to the new economic climate to stay afloat.

Beer and gin lovers at the hugely successful Pauanui Craft Beer and Gin Festival

Yesterday one person died in a crash involving a truck and a van on SH1 near Cambridge.

Despite light drizzle in the morning, the conditions were good for the day's haggles.

Some of the victims were less than 12 months old.

Twelve years into his rugby career, Judd gets his first Ranfurly Shield challenge and win.

Waipa's deputy mayor called for the transport agency to act 'swiftly'.

Three of the club's younger members make international selection.

Artist Kate Symmans's Artistry Huddle was funded by Waipā's creative community scheme.

The pool is heated all year round, and boasts eight lanes.

Trask is looking forward to playing overseas

Clear As Mud is a show featuring the beautiful, practical, sculptural, whimsical work

This is the second fatal accident to occur in the spot in less than a month.

Audiences gain an understanding of why Frame's work is so dear to our literary scene.

Mayor praises organisers and donors for their efforts.

'Voting should be online these days. People my age literally never open mail.'

Otorohanga has the highest voter turnout in the region with 24.35 per cent.

The 18-year-old was still deemed to be a danger to society by the judge.

Virtual reality training tool shows job seekers real-world working environments.

Brian was digging tomatoes when he fell through two panes of glass, 'cutting his rib'.

Ground-up rock on farmland is able to draw down carbon directly from the atmosphere.

'To put it bluntly, disruption will be a constant,' says Waka Kotahi.

Graeme Mead and Carl Haa launch holiday programme to get kids back on the right path.

Stay up to date with mammograms and see a doctor quickly if you have any symptoms.

Despite the sentence, she will be released today on a time-served basis.