Hamilton Zoo giraffe dies after accidental fall overnight
It had been placed under anesthesia for a health check-up yesterday.
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Auckland Anniversary name change promoted by Waikato MP
OPINION: Auckland might want to consider adopting the name Waikato Anniversary Day.
What's the deal with Auckland Anniversary?
Six regions celebrate Auckland Anniversary. What's that about and is it time for a change?
'This is home': McDonald's magical day at Karaka Millions
'I was nervous coming here today,' said the man who rode to victory in two $1m races.
'Cyclonic vortex' forecast to bring rain for weekend one year since deadly floods
Holiday hotspots around Coromandel and Northland would also see rain, hot temps up to 28C.
Minister talks up four-lane highway from Waikato to BOP
Construction kicked off today on the $43.5 million dollar Piarere roundabout.
One-armed hitchhiker killer used online dating sites to contact women while on parole
Shane Hoko was kicked out of an accomodation provider for not following its rules.
Teens faint, 'beg driver' to pull over after air-con fails on bus home from festival
The bus had to pull over mid-journey amid concerns it wasn’t safe to continue.
Man found dead in Waikato River victim of foul play - police
Boaties found the man near Ngāruawāhia on Thursday.
Two cars stolen in Hamilton: Police arrest three 16-year-olds, two adults in court
Police arrested five people in total overnight over the two stolen cars.
Temperatures rising in Auckland after heat warning issued for city
A stifling 98 per cent humidity will make the day feel hotter than the 27C forecast.
NZ's best rugby school revealed: Westlake and Southland Boys' snubbed
An Auckland school is deemed to be the best at rugby in New Zealand and third worldwide.
Scorcher! Temperatures of up to 31C expected as people return to work
In Auckland, MetService has forecast highs of 26C through to Friday and 18C lows.
Waikato SH25 crash victim was Eli Boyd Wallace
He was 32-year-old Eli Boyd Wallace, from Auckland.
Body found at Muriwai believed to be man reported missing on Christmas Eve
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Waikato gets new police officers for Christmas
New constable Keegan Cassidy will be on the beat in Matamata this Christmas.
World cup's welcome boost to national and regional economies
New Zealand got an economic return $109.5 million from the Women's Football World Cup.
On the naughty list? Large swathes of the country set for a wet Christmas, rain warnings issued
Many usually sunny spots are in for a wet Christmas.
Funding denied: Radio host's family take on debt for daughter's surgery
17-year-old Selah Ritchie will travel from NZ to Germany for treatment.
Watch: Aerial footage reveals scale of multimillion-dollar mansion fire
$3.7m home wrecked on Saturday by a blaze that drew more than 40 firefighters.
May the paws be with you - Waikato Police dog Obi-Wan ready for action
The Waikato dog patrol unit receives its tenth canine-human duo.
Man reported missing on North Shore found dead
Police said this morning his body was discovered by a member of Search and Rescue.
Auckland man fed up with boy racers opened fire with air gun, injuring one
The 65-year-old fired a single shot with an air rifle at the group of hoons.
Lotto luck! Hamilton, Auckland players win share of $1m
Two winners share $1 million Lotto first division prize.
Waikato-Tainui open major hotel development
The Auckland Airport Hotel is a joint project of the airport and Tainui Group Holdings.
'Frustration' after SH1 repairs delayed by 15 months
The completion date for the works has shot out another 15 months.
Ngāpuhi calling: 1000 registered, hundreds more expected for iwi hui
Ngāpuhi wants record numbers for weekend hui
Police appeal for help to find missing 24yo
Devon Jackson-Budgen was reported missing by family on November 21.
'The Hickey Tour': Farmer hitchhiking Auckland to Christchurch for The Big Feed
Colin Hickey's a bit nervous about his journey but "making it work is part of the fun".
Take a Coromandel holiday approved by science*
*Side effects may include sunburn and ice cream cravings. Always read the label.
'You've seen the best of me': Judge hangs up robe after 11 years
The Hamilton District Court Judge retired, bringing a legal career of 30 years to a close.
'Threatening' Hamilton man hijacks ambulance, crashes into building as paramedics flee
The man was being treated by paramedics before his short-lived joyride.
'You learn to live with it': Convicted double murderer David Tamihere on upcoming appeal
Next week he will finally have his chance to try and clear his name.
Heavy rain expected for several areas in North Island
Northland, Auckland, Gisborne and Waikato are all in the firing line.