Latest from Waikato

Giant penguin fossil finds a home

An ancient fossil of a giant penguin - discovered near Kawhia in 2006 and estimated to be 28 million years old - has become an official

Cleaners fined $39k for toxic discharge

Judge blasts company's measures to prevent chemicals running into stream as 'completely inadequate'.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Te Reo - the ninth language for Hamilton migrant

How many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. - Made with funding from NZ on Air

Watch NZH Local Focus: Te Reo - the ninth language for Hamilton man

How many languages can you speak? Hamilton resident Christian Damba knows eight languages and is now adding Te Reo as his ninth. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Joint iwi fishing venture for Hawke's Bay

Waikato Tainui and Ngati Kahungunu are entering a joint venture, with Tainui's fishing quota fished from Hawke's Bay.

Three plucked from water after mishap

Three men saved by a passing vessel when a bar crossing goes horribly wrong.

Murderer left 'unsupervised' in hospital

A man who shared a ward with convicted double murderer Jason Reihana has spoken of the experience.

Boy, 6, hit by SUV and boat trailer

The 6-year-old boy could reportedly be heard screaming as he was run over, police say.

Rape trial: Cricketer gives evidence

Northern District's cricketer Scott Kuggeleijn told his rape trial today he felt the sex with the alleged victim was consensual.

Family outraged over 'butt-covering'

The family of Nicky Stevens, who died after leaving a Hamilton mental health facility unescorted, have labelled a report into his death "backside covering".

The Big Read: Mystery behind deadly fire

Inquest into deadly fire at a party has done nothing to ease a mother's anguish over her daughter's death, as allegations of a witness changing testimony emerges.

Heavy rain warnings across North Island

Tropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.

Fire at Hamilton sandblasting building

Firefighters have put out a large blaze at a Waikato sandblasting premises this evening.

Watch NZH Local Focus: King Country residents fear trust deal could drain community funds

King Country residents are worried a proposed deal between the local power trust and Trustpower could drain community funds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: King Country residents fear trust deal could drain community funds

King Country residents are worried a proposed deal between the local power trust and Trustpower could drain community funds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Man charged with indecent assault

Police have arrested and charged a man with indecent assault and burglary after an incident at a Hamilton house on Saturday night.

CCTV released to identify dairy robbers

Police investigating last Tuesday's aggravated robbery of a Waikato dairy have released CCTV footage in an effort to find the culprits. Three

Girl accidentally dropped off at car yard

Allen Inoke was oblivious to his secret little passenger when he dropped off a loan car in Hamilton yesterday.