A grant from the Heartland Fund has helped the latest Kawhia beach cleanup. But, an ownership review of King Country Energy could mean the future of the community fund is at risk. Made with Funding from NZ On Air
King Country residents are debating the future of the local power trust - which currently pumps more than $1 million a year back into the community Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ever wanted to own a castle with flag-flying turrets, a stag hall, moat, New Zealand's largest toy collection - and name it after yourself?
Broadlands Forest Resident Graham Sperry spotted what he believes may be sewage on the river bank over the weekend, and is worried it could pose a health risk. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Matamata residents look back on their memories of the Matamata Memorial Centre which is set to be demolished at the end of the month making way for a new multi-purpose facility. - Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A truck wash operating on a reserve has been shut down after a resident discovered polluted water was running into a stream leading to the Waikato River and the regional council had done nothing about it until he complained.
Watch: A dramatic video of a fight on Hamilton's main street has emerged.
A search is underway for a 21-year-old swimmer who failed to resurface near Waipuke Reserve, say police.
An alleged "smooth-talking" motel burglar has been arrested in Hamilton.
Emergency services are tackling a house fire in Hamilton.
Ten people have been taken to Hawke's Bay Hospital following a two-vehicle crash.
The heartbroken mum of a baby who died of respiratory failure wants answers after she says only one of eight GP practices referred son to hospital.
It may be the digital age but libraries are coming to a street near you, and they need your books. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
An ancient fossil of a giant penguin - discovered near Kawhia in 2006 and estimated to be 28 million years old - has become an official
How many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. - Made with funding from NZ on Air
The mother of a boy injured in a hit-and-run is asking for changes to his school bus route before a child gets killed.
The family of Nicky Stevens, who died after leaving a Hamilton mental health facility unescorted, have labelled a report into his death "backside covering".
Inquest into deadly fire at a party has done nothing to ease a mother's anguish over her daughter's death, as allegations of a witness changing testimony emerges.
Firefighters have put out a large blaze at a Waikato sandblasting premises this evening.
King Country residents are worried a proposed deal between the local power trust and Trustpower could drain community funds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Allen Inoke was oblivious to his secret little passenger when he dropped off a loan car in Hamilton yesterday.
His missing five-year-old daughter will be "scared to bits", Allen Inoke said.
A truck dropped a steel beam on State Highway 1 through Hamilton this morning, causing delays for motorists.
A single-car crash on a rural Waikato road has turned out to be less serious than emergency services first thought. Police and the
Mazda Demio owners are being warned to keep their "pint-sized pride and joy" locked and alarmed after dozens were stolen in Waikato in the past two months.
Police believe David Thompson is in Hamilton and is known to have associates across Waikato.
A sharp-eyed member of the public has got the Waikato Regional Council investigating why the water at Bridal Veil Falls has suddenly turned into a shade of "cow poo".
Waitangi Day will be another cracker for most of New Zealand, but Wellington again misses out on any golden weather.
Waikato police have re-opened a Hamilton street after armed offenders squad members cordoned off a house.
A wheelchair-bound man managed to escape a high-speed Hamilton crash after his foot got stuck on the accelerator.
Most of the country can expect another warm, dry holiday weekend, but the West Coast is in for a wet one.
Authorities were called to a house in Hamilton after multiple reports of a firearm being shot on Sunday night, police said.
Two teens lead police on an early morning pursuit across the Waikato.
A fire at a house in Hamilton was started by a group of "drunk hooligans", according to the Fire Service.