Waikato
Raglan homicide victim was shot, police say
And an injured dog may be key to finding out who did it.
Raglan homicide: Victim named as Cedric John Maniapoto
The 58-year-old's death had been an "incredibly distressing" event for whānau and support is being provided, police say.
Body found in remote area triggering homicide inquiry
A large police presence can be expected while the scene of Ohautira Road is investigated.
One of world's most devastating tree diseases found in Waikato
The tree disease is aggressive and can kill infected elms within three weeks.
Shock as Maui Milk tells suppliers to stop milking
Trouble has hit the fledging sheep-milk industry with one of the country's biggest players telling farmers to stop milking.
Will beloved community hall be demolished?
"The hall will need to be removed," a sign on the door reads, but the council now says it's still deciding.
80-year-old jailed for killing his wife in retirement village
John Salter strangled his wife in their retirement village apartment, in what he claimed was a murder-suicide pact.
Suspicious house fire in Waitomo under investigation
Fire and Emergency is investigating a suspicious house fire overnight in Waikato's Waitomo.
'A hell of a lot of luck': Skipper survives 180km/h crash in race
The skipper of a boat that nose-dived into the water at 180km/h says he is disappointed he did not break the record but so lucky to walk away and tell the story. Video
Dad bods on display at Hamilton's Meatstock festival
Along slide the fire pits and slabs of steak will be one of Meatstock's biggest crowd-pleasers - the dad bod contest.
Man shot dead by police in Waikato named
Paeroa man Christopher Taukiri, 31, was killed in a standoff with police last week.
Hamiltonians stuck as to which council services to cut
Hamilton City Council is to ask residents which services they are willing to go without, as a huge rates hike looms.
Three hospitalised after violence in Hamilton
Three people are in hospital after a night of violence in Hamilton.
Man sliced off dairy worker's thumb during crime spree
The worker now relies on others to feed and drive him and his wife had a miscarriage from stress just days after the incident.
'Multiple' motorbikes seized amid tangi for Waikato gang member
Checkpoints and the Eagle helicopter were used to seize motorbikes from gang members who travelled to the tangi.
Shortbread and counselling - Hamilton's 5-star Uber nan
The quality of ride sharing services can vary, but a 70-year-old Hamilton woman has found the secret to happy customers. Audio
Coromandel highway reconstruction lauded as blueprint
The speedy reconstruction of a storm-damaged Coromandel Peninsula highway has set the standard for future projects, a leader in the infrastructure industry says.
New trail features outdoor sculptures
A new sculpture trail has popped up in Hamilton this month and organisers hope it will be part of elevating the city and attracting visitors.
Tim Macindoe provisional winner of Hamilton East by-election
A former National MP for Hamilton West looks set to be the next city councillor for Hamilton East.
Police seek footage of vehicle pursuit after man shot dead by officer
The 31-year-old man shot dead by an officer after a car chase and allegedly threatening a family with a firearm was known to police.