Waikato
Thousands set to descend on Tuurangawaewae Marae after death of Kiingi Tuheitia
Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died early on Friday at the age of 69, just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation.
Health staff walk off the job amid recruitment concerns
Hundreds of nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants, students and administration staff walked off the job on Friday.
Waipā council doubles down on keeping Māori ward
The Waikato-based council has agreed to continue to provide a seat at the table for Māori.
Why orange plumes in Waikato river are set to return
The river turned orange with contamination from a historic mine last week. Audio
Woman says she waited 16 hours at hospital ED
A woman waited more than 16 hours at Waikato Hospital's emergency department with suspected internal bleeding only to be referred again to her GP. Audio
Elevated arsenic levels found in river that turned orange
But the levels are well within drinking water guidelines, the council says.
Waikato Hospital faces doctor shortage
The number of medical registrars working this past weekend was 40 percent of normal.
Dairy company fined $420k over '100 per cent Pure NZ' claim
Milkio Foods Limited had descriptions like '100 per cent Pure New Zealand' - despite using butter from India.
Mystery of what turned river orange solved
An old mining shaft has been confirmed as the cause behind turning the Ohinemuri River bright orange yesterday, the Waikato Regional Council says.
Bright orange river sparks contamination warning
People "should not be touching" the orange water, which could have been caused by a mine shaft collapsing.
School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's form
The school should have realised Jaden Chhayrann needed closer supervision, a coroner has found.
Nau Mai Town - Episode 14 Taumarunui
There's the main trunk line, a thriving timber industry and friendly folk. But is the story behind the name Taumarunui about a shelter or a fallen warrior? Audio
More than 1000 people turned up for illegal Hamilton street races
Some threw projectiles, set off fireworks, shone lasers at officers and police cars were rammed.
'Hoons' driving dangerously ruining Hamilton - councillor
A Hamilton City councillor says growing reckless and violent behaviour at illegal street racing events is putting people in danger. Audio
Racers ram police cars, drive at officers in 'large gathering' in Hamilton
Police say the crowd gathered at the intersection of Horotiu and Great South roads became increasingly hostile.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Multiple heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
What to expect from this year's Koroneihana
It's not all going to be doom and gloom, but expect Māori to "unequivocally" state their position during the celebration of the Māori King's coronation. Audio
Two people found dead in Tūrangi home 'devastating'
A homicide investigation has been launched after the deaths on has been called a "quiet little beautiful street".
Residents furious as highway barrier blocks road access
The installation of a median barrier on a notorious stretch of state highway has riled up locals.
Motorcyclist dies after single-vehicle crash in Waikato
One person has died following a crash in Pukeatua.
