A Canadian mother and daughter awoke to an unwelcome surprise in Thames this morning - the wild weather overnight had swamped their campervan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

King Country residents are debating the future of the local power trust - which currently pumps more than $1 million a year back into the community Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Trustpower, the main shareholder of King Country Energy has offered King Country Electric Power Trust the option to explore a set of transactions whereby the Trust may be able to own 100% of King Country energy under a restructure of assets. - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Thames & Coromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie discusses the state of the region after wild weather hit overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Thames & Coromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie discusses the state of the region after wild weather hit overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

He went to university at 14 to study music and now 17-year-old Matthias Balzat has won the grand prize at the National Concerto Competition

Ever wanted to own a castle with flag-flying turrets, a stag hall, moat, New Zealand's largest toy collection - and name it after yourself?

Boat loses steering in 75km/hour winds.

A large slip has closed State Highway 25 between Waihi and Whiritoa. It is one of a sting of closures around the region following heavy rain overnight. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Coromandel residents left homeless after being evacuated due to flooding.

New Zealand universities have again scored high rankings in the annual QS World University Subject Rankings.

Weather watches or warning are in place for most of the upper North Island as more rain is forecast over the week.

Broadlands Forest Resident Graham Sperry spotted what he believes may be sewage on the river bank over the weekend, and is worried it could pose a health risk. Made with funding from NZ On Air

A 46-year-old was not told of results which found she had a tumour that eventually killed her.

A man who fled police custody at Waikato Hospital wearing a blue gown and handcuffs faces two charges including escaping from police custody and stealing handcuffs.

WorkSafe NZ is investigating the death of a 60-year-old man with farming equipment in Waikato last week.

Piripi Springhall will appear in the Hamilton District Court tomorrow.

"Professional" Auckland man loses car after being clocked travelling more than 200kph.

Matamata residents look back on their memories of the Matamata Memorial Centre which is set to be demolished at the end of the month - making way for a new multi-purpose facility. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Some Auckland suburbs have dropped in value, according to a new report - but is it enough for first time buyers?

A new 6 million dollar development is about to be built on the corner of Tainui and Tui streets in Matamata - but first the Council borough building dating back to the 1940’s must come down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The partner of a man shot dead by police accuses cops of withholding information.

South Waikato has had 1.3% population rise in the last year - boosting confidence a regional decline is not on the cards. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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

Travel is safer now, so fewer of us are dying in large-scale disasters, but climate change could reverse the trend.

A man has died after an accident with farming equipment in Waikato.

Two cars and a truck have been involved in a "massive crash" near Tirau.

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.

Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga is optimistic about the future of his region - but wants government agencies bought back to the district. Made with funding from NZ On Air.