Latest from Waikato

Trampers rescued from Mt Ruapehu

A man and woman who lost their way spent a chilly night on Mt Ruapehu before being rescued this morning "cold and hungry".

Fears for boy after bike crashes into tree

A young boy suffered a potentially serious head injury when his motorcycle crashed into a tree in rural Waikato tonight.

10-year-old pupil raped boy at camp

The mother of a Hamilton primary school student believes the school and other authorities have tried to brush the incident under the carpet, reports say.

Man still critical a day after crash

Man had to be cut from the wreckage of one of the vehicles and was airlifted to Waikato Hospital after the crash about 1.50pm yesterday.

No word on puppies stolen from SPCA

Three weeks on from a theft, where six puppies were stolen, SPCA Turangi has had no word on the fate of the young animals.

Horror day on roads: 10 hurt in crashes

At least 10 people have been hurt, one critically and three seriously, after five serious crashes on Waikato and Bay of Plenty roads today.

Two trapped in South Waikato crash

Two people are trapped after a crash involving up to three cars on State Highway 1 in South Waikato.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birds

Kākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birds

Kākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Body found in river identified

A Hamilton man whose body was discovered in the Waikato River on Sunday morning has been named.

Hamilton man douses ex, kid, in petrol

A man was sentenced today after an incident last year when he doused his victims in petrol and threatened to set them on fire.

Serious injury after car crash into pole

A person is in a serious condition after a car crashed into a pole in Cambridge this morning.

Body id'd as Thai man from Hamilton

The body of a young Asian man was found in the Waikato River this morning.

Hot stuff! Summer starts to roll in

People across New Zealand have been basking in today's sunshine as the first weekend of summer did not disappoint.

Cars, debris blocks SH27 after crash

Two cars have crashed north of Morrinsville, in Waikato, blocking State Highway 27.

Man discharges himself after stabbing

A man who suffered minor stab wounds to his back has discharged himself from Waikato Hospital.

Car crashes into Cambridge cafe

Customers of a Cambridge cafe escaped injury after the driver of a car accidentally drove into the business.

Pest-busting wasp saves $488m

New Zealand has been spared half a billion dollars in damage from a notorious pest - and scientists say it's an Irish wasp we have to thank for it.