Waikato
'Never had a heyday': Council-owned holiday park closes
The holiday park only attracts up to 250 visitors a year and is costing ratepayers $30,000 a year.
'Hearts shattered': Grandma grieves loss of talented teen jockey
Ngakau Hailey loved his whānau and put his heart and soul into whatever he did, his grandmother says.
Driver critically hurt in assault by neighbours after crashing into house
The occupant of the house in Hamilton also received life-threatening injuries in the crash, police say.
Man accused of fatal Hamilton shooting appears in court
The 20-year-old entered the court room in a blue prison suit with an obvious limp.
Dirtbike rider dies after crash with car in Hamilton
A person has died after a serious crash in the Hamilton suburb of Whitiora on Wednesday.
Man on the run after 'serious firearms incident' in Hamilton
Armed police are at the scene and people are urged to call 111 if they see any suspicious activity.
Hugh Jackson named Young Farmer of the Year
The 26-year-old was crowned the 57th FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday evening after the final event in Invercargill.
Enraged 'mistress' kills driver while chasing man's wife
A man's girlfriend became so enraged at seeing him in a recent photo with his family that she waited outside a school for his wife and then followed her in the car.
Waikato River's water flow increased ahead of heavy rainfall
Releasing water into the river creates additional capacity within the region's hydroelectric system.
Concerns about energy security prompt hunt for more power
Genesis Energy says it is "actively exploring" new generation for the Huntly Power Station amid concerns about the country's energy security.
Woman sexually assaulted while walking dog in Waikato
Police would like to speak to a man who was seen wearing a white hooded sweatshirt on a bicycle.
'Time bomb': Thieves steal petrol from underground fuel tanks
"It'll take not only the thief's life but the surroundings as well," one petrol station owner says.
Mystics too strong for Magic in netball clash
The Northern Mystics have beaten the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic for the second time in a week but this time it was more decisive.
Fog forces flight into holding pattern above Hamilton
A Sydney-Hamilton flight was delayed nearly 90 minutes after low visibility caused two go-arounds on approach.
Nurse jets off to Taylor Swift after defrauding friends
A nurse who took more than $100,000 from three colleagues after claiming her mother had died spent the money on gambling and trips overseas.
Mercia Dawn-Yates on Rotorua Matariki drone show
As part of Matariki celebrations the aronui arts festival is putting on a drone light, the show in Rotorua it blends cutting-edge technology with te ao Māori storytelling, lighting up the night sky… Audio
Group fight leaves six injured following burnout confrontation
A 22-year-old man was arrested and police are searching for two others following the brawl.
A new era in flight takes off in Hamilton
Hamilton will once again have an international airport, with new flights to and from Australia beginning this morning. Audio
The Quail Kid - cracking the egg market aged 12
Hamish Sturgeon is only 12 but he's on his first farming venture rearing quails for their eggs. They're healthy, delicious and it's a fun side-hustle keeping the cute little birds fed, watered and… Audio
Rural Women NZ at 100
As Rural Women New Zealand marks its centennial year, it hopes a $250,000 boost in government funding can help fuel its mission to connect, support, and advocate for women in rural communities… Audio