Waikato
'Scary and dangerous': Live bullet goes through recycling plant
The ammo could have blown up at several points with catastrophic results, a staff member says. Audio
Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing 'catastrophic' injuries
She was allegedly at "breaking point" before she snapped and caused "catastrophic" stomp-type injuries.
Hospital asked to apologise after multiple doctors fail to diagnose cancer
The patient ended up going private, where a four centimetre tumour was found, and the cancer had spread to her lungs
Top Waikato cop found to have 'bullied' senior officer - IPCA
The IPCA finds district commander Bruce Bird's management style is 'no longer acceptable for NZ Police'.
Body of missing woman found near Hamilton Gardens
A body has been found in the search for a woman missing in Hamilton.
More than 100 tonnes of illegally dumped rubbish counted in Hamilton
Old mattresses, abandoned whiteware and decomposing nappies are among the mountain of regularly disposed of at illegal dumping sites in Hamilton.
Group fights to save Cambridge Water Tower
A group of residents hope to sway the council in favour of saving the 122-year-old tower.
Hamilton's renowned themed gardens to begin charges for out-of-town visitors
Out-of-town visitors have only weeks left for free visits to the themed area of Hamilton Gardens.
'We do not and will not identify as Paeroa': Rural Hauraki reject representation changes
Hauraki District Council mayor Toby Adams said the community has spoken.
One person dies, another hospitalised after serious crash in Waikato
The crash, involving two cars, was reported to police just after 1pm today.
Autistic man without specialist care before fatal stabbing - report
Staff at the home Bailey Ecclestone was placed in used denigratory language when discussing him and there was minimal focus on him as a person, the report says.
Bonus: Kākāpō update with Dr Andrew Digby
Claire Concannon and Dr Andrew Digby talk about all things kākāpō: that habitat trial and where the birds are now, the next breeding season, and Andrew’s hopes for the future of this iconic manu. Audio
A year of kākāpō at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
It's been one year since kākāpō returned to mainland Aotearoa at the fenced Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.
Claire Concannon finds out what mischief they've been up to, and what's next for the… Audio
Taupō tsunami triggered by 'special kind of earthquake'
In 2022 a tsunami in Lake Taupō flooded the foreshore, damaging moored boats. Scientists have been studying what happened. Audio
Hospital's nurse shortage: 'Somebody's going to die'
Nurses have picketed outside Thames Hospital to voice frustration at what the union says is constant understaffing and increased workloads in the department.
'The apocalypse is happening now' - Port Waikato residents
Port Waikato residents say they feel 'powerless' in the face of coastal erosion that is moving ever closer to their homes.
Person dies in farm incident near Morrinsville
A person has died in a workplace incident on a farm near Morrinsville.
Council fined $67,500 for releasing 2.8 million litres of wastewater in stream
Matamata-Piako District Council has been convicted and fined $67,500 for unlawfully discharging at least 2.8 million litres of wastewater into the Mangawhero Stream last year.
'Horrific': Dramatic overnight erosion closes beach carpark
Local lifesavers say the collapse of 2 metres of land overnight looked like a scene from a film. Audio
Waikato woman charged with attempted murder of toddler
A Waikato woman was granted interim name suppression after appearing in court charged with the attempted murder of a toddler.
