Latest from Waikato

House prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data

"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.

'The hazard was obvious': Judge orders Te Kuiti meat plant to pay $320K after worker's death

Jared Te Whare died after suffering a seizure while on a legging stand at UBP.

Hamilton ram raids: Ram raiders smash their way into Centre Place mall

A liquor store near Chartwell Shopping Centre was also targeted.

'Was excited to see her': Man clocked at 184km/h during trip to see girlfriend

The 20-year-old was in a rush to see his Taranaki girlfriend.

Waikato police appeal for sightings of missing Te Kuiti man

Colin Heath went missing from the rural Waikato town in March.

Spring chill: Cold snap across NZ after snow falls in Christchurch, Desert Rd closed

Dunedin motorists were warned to be careful driving on the hill suburbs.

Devoted dad Andrew Ferguson was on the school run when tragedy struck

Andrew Ferguson was on his way to pick up his children from school when he died.

Body found in rural Waikato town after man was reported missing

The body was discovered this morning at Waitakaruru by a member of the public.

Police seeking public's assistance to help find missing 65-year-old

Have you seen Christopher Morrison?

Man who murdered partner in front of children jailed for 17 years

A man who killed a woman in front of her children has been jailed for 17 years.

ANZ cricket fee subsidy helps Waikato kids get to the crease

Fees one of the first barriers families face in deciding if they can register their child.

Watch: Car used in attempted ram raid bursts into flames

And a car almost rolls away during another early morning ram raid on shop.

Hamilton crime spree: Five retailers hit by thieves in overnight burglaries

One burglary attempt resulted in a car catching fire.

'It's used to get rid of someone', key Crown witness reveals allegations of gang operation

The witness said he became a prospect for the gang.

Hamilton assault: Elderly man attacked outside home

The man received a concussion and multiple lacerations in the unprovoked attack.

Hundreds of vehicles reported for street racing in Waikato

Up to 300 cars at a time suddenly stopped in the middle of the road in one incident.

'Got too greedy': Father cuts off daughter who stole thousands from his credit card

The 43-year-old woman accepts she 'got too greedy'.

'Could not have been more blatant': Woman forges script for sleeping pills

The Morrinsville woman was in 'bad place' at the time, her lawyer said.