Lionel Patea was jailed for life for killing Tara Brown. The couple's young daughter is now parentless, and struggling.

A Hamilton woman reported missing since late this week has been found this evening.

A couple disguised themselves as hospital staff and visitors to schools before going on a $50,000 spending spree with stolen credit cards.

A cold change sweeping up the South Island this afternoon has seen temperatures drop by double digits in 10 minutes.

Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies in the Waikato region

Driver who killed Kerry Gunn had been drinking, but only sentenced to home detention.

Recent report predictions that rural districts may see a population decline in years to come is being rebutted by the South Waikato which has had 1.3% population rise in the last year. - Made with funding from NZ On Air

Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga is optimistic about the future of his region - despite dire predictions. But - he wants Government agencies bought back to the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A high-speed chase follows a ram raid at a Hamilton petrol station.

A Hamilton woman will go to prison for almost five years.

Searchers have confirmed that the body of a 21-year-old student missing at Lake Karapiro has been found.

Watch: A dramatic video of a fight on Hamilton's main street has emerged.

An alleged "smooth-talking" motel burglar has been arrested in Hamilton.

Robyn Wyber made it barely a few steps down her hallway when her unit was shaken by a massive bang.

Emergency services are tackling a house fire in Hamilton.

A man convinced a motel receptionist that a guest had nearly been abducted and he was there to retrieved her belongings.

The heartbroken mum of a baby who died of respiratory failure wants answers after she says only one of eight GP practices referred son to hospital.

It may be the digital age but libraries are coming to a street near you, and they need your books. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.

NZ research may hold key to disease treatment to stop spread from cell to cell.

How many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. - Made with funding from NZ on Air

How many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Cricketer tells court alleged rape victim was looking for 'male attention'.

A man who shared a ward with convicted double murderer Jason Reihana has spoken of the experience.

Northern District's cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn told his rape trial today he felt the sex with the alleged victim was consensual.

The mother of a boy injured in a hit-and-run is asking for changes to his school bus route before a child gets killed.

The 25-year-old faces a charge of sexual violation by way of rape after the alleged incident in the complainant's Hamilton East flat in May, 2015.

Police weren't able to confirm the age of the child.

South Africa is within touching distance of a small piece of history when the keenly-anticipated ODI starts in Hamilton tomorrow.

The family of Nicky Stevens, who died after leaving a Hamilton mental health facility unescorted, have labelled a report into his death "backside covering".

Tropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.