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Watch NZH Local Focus: Slip closes SH25 between Waihi and Whiritoa

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

Pregnant woman airlifted during floods gives birth

A woman in labour had to be flown from flood-stricken Coromandel.

NZ First MP to quit Parliament

Barbara Stewart is hurting after the death of her husband in January.

Evacuations leave residents homeless

Coromandel residents left homeless after being evacuated due to flooding.

Revealed: New Zealand's best universities

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

Wet and wild week: Heavy rain hits

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

Watch NZH Local Focus: 'It smelt like sewage' - slimy substance on Waikato River bank

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

For 4 years she wasn't told she had cancer

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

Man who fled police in hospital gown faces two charges

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.

Cops blasted over fatal shooting

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

‘People come into our district’ - South Waikato Mayor says they’re ready for growth

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.

'Offender will sit amongst home comforts'

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

Watch NZH Local Focus: 'People come into our district' - South Waikato Mayor ready for growth

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

How climate change could put us in danger

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

Man dead after farming accident in Waikato

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

Traffic flowing again after Tirau crash

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

Watch NZH Local Focus: Decline? What decline? Hauraki Mayor talks up region

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.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Decline? What decline? Hauraki Mayor talks up region

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.