Fresh charge laid after police officers attacked by dog during arrest

Two Rotorua officers went to hospital for treatment. One required surgery.

'Larger than life': Crash victim remembered as 'sparkling, eccentric' woman

Martje 'Marcia' Eastment died after a two-vehicle crash in Matamata on August 16.

'A fire that made you believe in goodness': Crash victim remembered for 'elegance'

Joni Tuhakaraina, 53, died a day after celebrating her 32nd wedding anniversary.

SPCA alarmed about rise in staff abuse, threats to kill pets

The abuse has increased in the past two years and occurs almost daily, the SPCA says.

Delays on SH1 near Taupō after slip

NZTA says SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi is under stop/go traffic management.

Dr Lesley Rameka honoured for 30-year service to Māori

“They were sharing a real taonga with us, and it was important that their words be heard."

'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'

A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.

Highway reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua

Emergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.

One person dead in farm vehicle accident near Taupō

A person has died in an incident involving a farm vehicle near Taupō on April 19.

‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body

'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'

$0 to future millionaire: Waikato podcaster Te Kahukura Boynton's wealth goal

Her podcast idea came to light when she had '$0 to my name' as a 17-year-old.

Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating

A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.

Tūrangi Foodbank feeding a big slice of town's population

Tūrangi Foodbank has already delivered 1567 food parcels since October 2023.

'Well-known and respected': Bishop Denis George Browne, 86, dies after long illness

He led the Hamilton diocese from 1994 to 2014 and a priest for more than 60 years.

Erosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gates

The banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.

Burglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuit

Impact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.

Taupō CBD open for business again after contractor hits gas pipe

Cordons were in place in an 800-metre radius from the affected area.

Rescuer runs into Lake Taupō to save driver, then performs CPR

An arborist trained in CPR says he and others went into 'reactive mode' to save the man.

'Great reluctance': Ambulance officer receives KSM, 'embarrassed' to be honoured

Although the KSM honour is positive, Lake said he accepted it with great reluctance.

Fatal police shooting: Sirens, gunshots shock ‘tight-knit’ community

Police said an armed man entered a stranger’s home.

Police fatally shoot man threatening parent and child

Police say the male driver fled during a vehicle stop in Hamilton.