New ZealandMourners gather to farewell friendsMourners are today gathering to farewell two of the three young people who died in a fierce Hamilton house fire last week.22 Nov 12:01 AM
New ZealandAttempted kidnap: Police investigatingA man who allegedly tried to entice a nine-year-old girl into his ute as she walked home from school in Hamilton on Thursday is being sought by police.21 Nov 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Horror' at Hamilton fire vigil violenceThe families of three house fire victims are "horrified" that gatherings intended to pay respects to their loved ones have turned violent.21 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandAnger and sadness for grieving familyGreg Johnston's life was shattered the moment he received a phone call to say his little sister was unaccounted for in a devastating house fire.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire victim's family speaksThe family of Hamilton fire victim Toni Maree Johnston has described her as an infectious and fun-loving young woman at a press conference this afternoon.20 Nov 01:21 AM
New ZealandTeacher sex allegations 'not a crime'Police say they are aware of two alleged incidents and have received one complaint involving a female teacher at a boys' Catholic college in Hamilton, but say no crime has been committed.18 Nov 11:17 PM
New ZealandFemale teacher quits over sex inquiryA female teacher at a Catholic boys' college has resigned amid allegations she had sex with two students.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher resigns after allegationsA female teacher has resigned from a Catholic school amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with two students.18 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandSpecialist dogs to identify fire victimsVictim identification and a forensic examination at the site of a fatal Hamilton house fire involving specialist cadaver dogs is continuing after three people were killed on Saturday.17 Nov 11:50 PM
New ZealandCop rescues baby moreporkA police officer rescued a storm-drenched baby morepork from the side of the road before making a bed for it at the Hamilton Police Station.17 Nov 11:08 PM
New ZealandHouse party: How tragedy unfoldedIt wasn't meant to be a big party - just a gathering of a few friends of flatmates at the old Collingwood St villa to welcome a new flatmate.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHunt for camera clues after fatal fireParents of a young woman who died with two others in a house fire say it's a 'bloody nightmare', as police seek cellphone footage of a party held that night.16 Nov 10:10 PM
New ZealandPolice remove bodiesCrowds gathered and bagpipe music played as a hearses containing the bodies were driven from the burnt remains of the house where three people died.16 Nov 05:30 AM
New Zealand'This can't be happening'A search and rescue team will return to the scene of a deadly blaze today fearing more bodies will be found after three young people were killed.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFatal fire 'suspicious'At least three people have been killed following a large house fire in Hamilton early today.14 Nov 09:52 PM
New ZealandCardboard 'buddies' out and about todayToday is Child Matters advocacy organisation's fourth annual child abuse prevention "Buddy Day".13 Nov 09:04 PM
New ZealandForeign student fights off abductorAn overseas student who was grabbed around the neck and dragged towards a car managed to lash out at her attacker to escape.13 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandGivealittle page to help blaze familyFriends of a woman who lost a child and her home in a house fire have set up a fundraising page to help the family.10 Nov 09:05 PM
New ZealandFatal house fire mum remains criticalThe mother of a 3-year-old boy killed in a Hamilton house fire yesterday is still fighting for her life.09 Nov 09:20 PM
TravelFour top parks for kidsFour of the best parks and outdoor spaces to take your kids.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrace's big fat pumpkin challengeThe biggest pumpkin Grace Lusty has grown weighed in at a whopping 96kg.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog-attack hero: I was just helpingA Hamilton man says he's no hero but is grateful for the recognition he has received after he saved a woman being mauled by her dog.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog attack: 'He saved my life'A Hamilton woman who was mauled by her own dog is praising the bravery of a passing stranger who she says saved her life.08 Oct 11:28 PM
New ZealandRunaway car ruins morningA car's early morning plough through a wooden fence and subsequent crash into a Hamilton home had a resident thinking "something must have blown over" outside.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan leaps to rescue of dog attack victimA passer-by is being hailed a hero after he jumped over a fence and repeatedly whacked a dog with a broom stick to stop it from attacking its owner.30 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandPolice hunt trio after violent robbery in HamiltonPolice have been on the hunt overnight for three men, thought to be involved in a violent robbery in Hamilton.22 Sep 06:24 PM
New Zealand13-year-old girl missing in HamiltonA 13-year-old girl with an intellectual disability went missing in Hamilton overnight.17 Sep 07:13 PM
New ZealandDrink driving with unrestrained toddlerA woman who was drink-driving with an unrestrained young child standing in the car has been slammed by police for her "appalling and distressing" actions.10 Sep 04:52 AM
New ZealandBoy wants girl, girl sparks riotA teenager trying to impress a girl threw a party that spiralled out of control after she posted an invitation to it on Facebook.07 Sep 05:00 PM
