Waikato

The 35-year-old was shot in 2016 after attacking an empty patrol car with a garden slasher.

Lisa Quarrie says recent years for her Hamilton businesses have been even harder than during the global financial crisis.

The farmer-owned co-op has invested $85 million into the construction project its board first approved in April.

Hamilton councillor Andrew Bydder is refusing to accept he breached conduct rules when he asked neighbouring Waipā council in a public submission: "What the f*** are you r******d s*****c c**** doing?"

The man is due to appear in Thames District Court in October.

Police want to hear from any residents on Hamilton street where 8-year-old Zahquiel Taipeti was killed.

A friend says Steven Cranston was health conscious, future-focused and protective of his dog.

A reduced rating will mean higher borrowing costs for two major city councils.

Meanwhile, residents are concerned with the way police responded after multiple calls to let them know someone was walking in the middle of the road.

All eyes are now on how Kuini Nga Wai Hono i Te Po will continue her father's call for Māori to unite against government policies. Audio

A person has died in a car crash south west of Hamilton.

Police are calling for sightings of Elizabeth Wielga, who was last seen in the Tongariro area, while visiting from Australia.

The tangihanga of Kiingi Tuheitia will soon be officially over, and Kuini Nga wai hono i te po's first engagement will be a speech tonight.

Tears of joy mingled with those shed in sorrow as thousands of people at Tuurangawaewae - and across Aotearoa - farewelled one Māori monarch and welcomed another.

Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has been laid to rest after his tangihanga, which saw thousands from across the motu descend on Tuurangawaewae Marae.

Police are continuing to look for evidence as they investigate the death of Zahquiel Taipeti.

What we know about Thursday's funeral and the Whakawahinga (raising up) ceremony for his successor, as well as the road closures and detours.

Hamilton councillor Andrew Bydder's outburst drew 23 complaints.

Rangatahi Māori have arrived in numbers at Tuurangawaewae to tautoko Kiingi Tuheitia's legacy of kotahitanga and support the haukāinga.