Twelve Kiwi families will be watching the Auckland Marathon next weekend with a little more excitement than might normally be expected.

Two women from high-profile fractured relationships have found solace with Destiny Church.

A young woman found dead in the Waikato River has been described as "beautiful", "sassy" and "stubborn".

Hamilton police said the death of a woman found yesterday was being treated as unexplained, at this stage.

Only two beggars on the streets of Hamilton are homeless, police survey shows.

Joyful Ministries in Hamilton is giving people with intellectual disabilities a chance to connect with faith in their own way. Made with funding by New Zealand on Air.

Joyful Ministries in Hamilton is giving people with intellectual disabilities a chance to connect with faith in their own way. Made with funding by New Zealand on Air.

The University of Auckland has hit out at plans by Waikato University for a new medical school, calling it "ill conceived" and costly.

High temperatures indicate Kiwis could be in for record-breaking highs this summer.

Powerball was not struck this evening, meaning the jackpot on Wednesday night will be a cool $22 million.

Hamiltonian Dorris Ratcliffe is 98 years old but has the lifestyle of a woman much younger. She says keeping busy and volunteering makes her life worthwhile.

Hamiltonian Dorris Ratcliffe is 98 years old but has the lifestyle of a woman much younger. She says keeping busy and volunteering makes her life worthwhile. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

A youth was shot directly outside her gate, but Housing New Zealand would not find her and her three young children a new home.

Andrew King's majority has dropped again, down to just nine votes after special votes were counted. He speaks to Local Focus about his win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Andrew King's majority has dropped again, down to just nine votes after special votes were counted. He speaks to Local Focus about his win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Paula Southgate has confirmed she will seek a recount of the Hamilton mayoralty after losing to Andrew King by just nine votes.

A terminally ill Hamilton mother has thanked NewsTalkZB listeners for donating to help grant her dying wish. Heather Smith has just weeks to live and thanks to the kindness of strangers she's been able to see her daughter. Made with funding from NZ on Air

A terminally ill Hamilton mother has thanked NewsTalkZB listeners for donating to help grant her dying wish. Heather Smith has just weeks to live, and thanks to the kindness of strangers she’s been able to see her daughter and take part in a very special photo shoot. Made with funding for NZ on Air.

Tess Nichol is pleasantly surprised to find generous cheesemakers and inspiring gardens in Hamilton.

Quick thinking police officers from Hamilton are being praised for saving the life of a man who crashed his car after suffering a medical event.

Lewis Baker died the day over a bypass procedure. His family say his post-operative care led to his death and they want answers.

A "textbook" first-aid response by police officers saved a motorist's life yesterday.

Teri Standen was re-housed from Auckland to Hamilton with a $3510 Government relocation grant but says it was the worst decision of her life.

Hamilton's next mayor may not be known for a few days yet.

The 22-year-old Hamilton woman who was attacked by two clowns in the early hours of Saturday morning fled to a neighbouring house to raise the alarm.

More preliminary elections results are trickling in from the regions this morning - Kaipara District has a new mayor and the Chatham Islands have re-elected its current mayor.

Two men dressed as clowns allegedly assaulted a woman in Hamilton early this morning, police say.

For the first time in 32 years the Waikato Home and Garden Show is in new hands. Made with funding from NZ on Air

For the first time in 32 years the Waikato Home and Garden Show is in new hands. Made with finding from NZ on Air

A Hamilton couple who kicked their children and hit them with a skipping rope or belt have been sentenced to home detention.