Latest from Waikato

'Genuinely cared for': School family united after lightning strike, hall fire

The school's performing arts centre and new-entrants class were demolished after the fire.

'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concerns

Joel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.

For or against waste-to-energy plant: Submissions due by December 18

Time running out to submit to EPA on Te Awamutu's waste-to-energy plant.

Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating

A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.

Is this the nation's most diverse school?

Hamilton's Knighton Normal School teaches 75 ethnicities and has a roll of 730.

Scattering ashes at 'precious taonga' strictly prohibited, iwi say

The iwi were made aware of an incident at Acacia Bay recently.

NZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four years

Prison numbers haven't topped 10,000 since 2020.

Watch: Preschooler helps woman steal from Hamilton store

The store owner was shocked that toddlers we're being 'taught' to steal.

Presentation to offer wastewater discharge solutions for Raglan

Council proposal has been put together after years of community consultation and research.

'Should I kill him now?': Drunk man burns down ex's home, threatens new partner

The judge wasn't impressed with a request for a 70% discount saying it was 'unrealistic'.

'I was a wreck': Man rescued by helicopter after ridge collapse

Plus: Why the service needs over $460k in 2025 to continue vital work.

Man attempted second home invasion after police no-show

Three hours after terrifying invasion attempt, man tries to enter another home in street.

Family says coroner needs to correct mistake in findings

Whanganui's Carmen Walker died following complications during a hospital procedure.

Coromandel walk a winner at Rural Women NZ Business Awards

Catherine Ward has created a public three-day walk through her family farm.

How this month's Waikato roadworks could affect you

Full closures on SH1 Ngāruawāhia this month; expect delays and detours.

Trio who allegedly left man for dead on the side of Waikato road can be named

The fourth accused has two weeks to decide whether his name will be kept secret.

More than half of Hauraki ratepayers happy with council performance

The results of the council's annual satisfaction survey are out.

Ministry to appoint Commissioner after Waikato school board fires teacher, members step down

Four-parent board members resigned over teacher dismissal backlash.