Waikato
Spikes, police dogs deployed on fleeing driver in Hamilton
The collision at the intersection of Wairere Drive and River Road in Harrowfield happened around 8.20am.
A burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girl
Roland Isaac McKop messaged the 13-year-old girl on Snapchat saying he wanted to be her "sugar daddy" and pay her for monthly sexual liasions.
The 83-year-old JP who laundered $500k for meth ring
Retired man Herbert Bruce Armitage's involvement in the scheme was described by a judge as a "significant fall from grace".
Waikeria Prison riot the result of systemic leadership failure - union
The union for Corrections officers says the same criticisms in a damning report released today were made after the Springhill Prison riot in 2013, but nothing has changed.
Video shows violent attack on student at troubled school
"For God's sake, that's not what should be happening at our kids' schools," say frustrated parents.
Search for 60yo missing 40 days widens
Police say they have serious concerns for Ronny Okeke.
Magnitude 5.1 quake rattles North Island
It has provided an early wakeup call for some with more than 2200 'felt it' reports to Geonet.
Police find vehicle of interest in Waitaanga homicide case
A vehicle sought in a homicide investigation linked to a fatal Ruapehu house fire has been found.
Victim of horror Waikato crash being farewelled at Te Awamutu College
Piata Otufangavalu is one of five people who died in the head-on collision earlier this week.
Waikato medical school's business case not expected until 2025
The business case for a third medical school at the University of Waikato is not expected until next year.
'Tragic', 'heartbreaking': Five deaths in Waikato crash
Police are working through what's described as a large scene after the "horrendous" head-on crash to understand what happened.
Te Whatu Ora told to apologise to woman for significant delays in treatment
The elderly woman experienced significant delays in getting her echocardiogram and learning the results, which indicated severe heart valve disease and other heart disease.
Ministry intervenes in college one term after opening
It comes after the school was put in lockdown following a school brawl.
'I have $0 in savings': University staff protest over stalled pay talks
Up to 110 members of the Tertiary Education Union took strike action for three hours during the university's open day.
Mental health facility so overcrowded patient slept on the floor
The facility was operating over occupancy in late April and early May.
One dead after two vehicle crash north of Te Araroa
One person died after a two vehicle crash on State Highway 26 north of Te Araroa on Thursday morning.
Two dogs seized by council after attack on woman
The woman in her 60s was seriously injured after the attack near Tairua on Wednesday.
Te Huia train funding: 'Auckland is being a little bit precious'
Supporters of the Waikato to Auckland train Te Huia say Auckland Council is not doing its part to support the passenger service.
Waikato University staff to hold one-day strike over stalled pay talks
Staff are claiming a pay increase of five percent which their union says is a significant drop on what members first wanted.
