Latest from Waikato

Walk of life: Emergency services tackle lake for youth mental health charity

A team of 14 first responders join forces for special fundraiser for I am Hope.

Pensioner built homemade bomb with destructive blast radius of 1km

"Death would have been immediate."

Watch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'

Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.

Community must splash the cash on swimming pontoon resource consent

Environmental assessment costs were overlooked in the original pontoon proposal.

Grill seekers: Alleged home burglars caught trying to sell BBQ

Two people were arrested at Dollar Dealers after they were confronted by police.

Kindergarten on the way for a little town that's growing up fast

What used to be a quiet holiday and retirement spot is growing into a big town.

'I was begging them': Man with broken neck went home fed up after ED wait

"They just didn't take my concerns seriously," Urlich reflects on his ordeal.

'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mine

A controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.

Smoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across Coromandel

Public has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.

Dad and daughter bring home the medals

The Kautai-King family brings their meaning to playing and staying together.

Major police probe prevents tangi shooting and attempted murder of rival gang member

Police seized illegal drugs and firearms and restrained assets worth $800k.

80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near Meremere

Island Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird Little

Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard anticipating busy summer

Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard looking to educate boaties.

Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā wai hono i te pō expected at Tuahiwi Marae

The new Māori Queen will make her first official public appearance today.

20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato

Firefighters are expected to be at the scene overnight. Video / Malisha Kumar

20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North Waikato

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.

Homeowners warned over potential flooding hot spots

More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement in Whangamatā.

Council flags support for Pāuanui-Tairua scenic trail

The new trail includes a 120m suspension bridge across the Tairua River.