Waikato
Police seek witnesses, vehicles after 20-year-old killed in brawl
Tyreece Te Pairi died after an altercation between two groups in Hamilton on 19 July.
Two former Labour MPs vie for seats on Hamilton City Council
In total, there are 51 candidates vying for a place on the Council including 12 for mayor.
Firefighters lose water pressure while fighting blaze inside house
Another crew was able to take over fighting the blaze, but the union says any delay can lead to more damage.
Taupō residents rally to improve working conditions at town hospital
A long-time resident says locals should be prepared for a rumble in the battle to adequately staff the hospital. Audio
Hamilton brawl: Family of man who died release statement
The family of Tyreece Te Pairi, who died while celebrating his upcoming 21st birthday said they had laid their son to rest.
Councillors to vote on new joint management agreement with local iwi
Councillors will vote on a new joint management agreement of Lake Taupō and the Upper Waikato River with local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa today. Audio
Agreement between Taupō councillors and local iwi causes controversy
An agreement between Taupo councillors and local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa has caused controversy after one of the councillors called in lobby group Hobson Pledge to raise concerns with a wider audience… Audio
Minister criticises strikes as nurses take to streets
Health New Zealand is asking emergency departments (EDs) to be kept for emergencies only.
Heavy rains could overwhelm Waikato's drainage schemes
All of Waikato is under a heavy rain warning or watch, and severe wind watches are in place for some areas.
Drug farmer built 'shanty' on swampland to harvest cannabis plots
The man told police he had harvested more than $200,000 worth of cannabis.
Sweet success for Coromandel couple's organic honey
A honey shed on a hill is buzzing to the sound of honey flowing into jars as the bees take a hard-earned rest from honey making. Country Life meets Shayne and Elizabeth Mackenzie whose organic honey… Audio
Connecting people 'from the land'
Time spent helping his grandparents on their whenua near Kawhia inspired a love of farming for Harris Moana. Having just finished his Agribusiness studies he's now focused on building his reo so he… Audio
Government and iwi partner to build 40 affordable rentals in Te Kūiti
The Associate Housing Minister says over a third of Te Kūiti residents are renting, but the limited availability of properties is making it difficult to secure stable housing.
New butter factory isn't expected to cut prices
The country's newest butter plant is not expected to lower soaring prices at the supermarket checkout.
Waikato medical school must address health inequities - iwi
A new medical school at the University of Waikato must deliver for Māori, says a Waikato-based Iwi Māori Partnership Board.
Rural practices will benefit from new Waikato medical school, say doctors
Medical students who train rurally are six times more likely to work as a rural doctor, says the Rural Health Network. Audio
Hamilton brawl: 20-year-old victim named by police
Police have named the 20-year-old who died in a brawl between two groups in Hamilton early on Sunday.
Depleted All Blacks complete series sweep against France
The All Blacks have come from behind to beat France 29-19 in the third and final test in Hamilton, completing a 3-0 series sweep for the hosts.
Father, daughter who stole $159k in ATM heist say cash is gone
The pair say the stolen money was spent on drug debts, vehicles, rent and tangihanga.
'He kept coming': Woman's fatal stabbing of Mongrel Mob partner ruled self-defence
After being punched, hit with a chair, and strangled, Te Waiariki Grace stabbed her partner once, fatally slicing his heart.
