PPTA Te Wehengarua warned the strike would cause widespread disruption and argued the Government’s pay offer failed to address worsening staff shortages and soaring workloads.
PPTA Te Wehengarua warned the strike would cause widespread disruption and argued the Government’s pay offer failed to address worsening staff shortages and soaring workloads.
Crews were called to a fire at a block of shops on Masters Ave in Hillcrest, Hamilton overnight.
Three orca were spotted swimming only 3 metres away from two women at a Whitianga beach. Video / Hayley Jones
Emergency services were called to the scene on Bridge St, where a train collided with a vehicle, just after 4am. Video / John Van de Ven
At Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana Garcia
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand are responding to a large building fire on Ellis St, in Frankton, Hamilton. Video / Troy Graham / Maryana Garcia
Police are at a Taupō store on Horomātangi St after an incident.
Island Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird Little
Firefighters are expected to be at the scene overnight. Video / Malisha Kumar
Taupō man Mark Dumble has spent the past five years building this 4m clinker boat from scratch and recently launched it at Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupō. Video / Dan Hutchinson
Coastguard, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and local fishing/boating clubs have teamed up to deliver nationwide bar awareness. Video / Coastguard New Zealand
Staff at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, near Cambridge, make a health check on Bunker, one of three precious flightless kākāpō living on the maunga.
A serious three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu has left one person in critical condition. Video / Jesse Wood
Police and forensics are at the scene of an unexplained death in Te Kauwhata, Waikato.Video / Malisha Kumar
Dr Chris Holdaway says the surgery will treat patients with a rare and debilitating abdominal condition.
David and Sheila Callaghan were married on May 16, 1959. Video / Allan Williams
Hamilton businessman and Robbie Allen is a colourful character living his best life after rising from crime and alcoholism. Video / Mike Scott
The first case of Dutch elm disease was reported in the Waipā District last week. Video / Dean Taylor
Stunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie Mora
People gathered outside the Pā at the University of Waikato, in protest of a recent announcement that would see a 10 per cent reduction in staffing for library services. Video / NZ Herald
Patrick Wilson, 10, from Taupō explains why stick insects are his choice for NZ Bug of the Year. Video / Daniel Hutchinson
“You shall not pass” beyond the doors of the hobbit holes at the Hobbiton Movie Set - until now as iconic hobbit holes are finally open to the public. Video / Carson Bluck
Fire and Emergency were called to a 2-storey residential home at 9.02am in Hillcrest, Hamilton. The fire was well involved upon arrival. Video / Malisha Kumar
The All Blacks arrive in Paris, Israel declares war on Hamas and Labour on the offensive in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Ngaruawahia man Khances Mahara-Sunnex and four co-offenders robbed the Huntly Four Square of cash, booze and groceries during a ram-raid early on March 5, 2022. Video / Supplied
Six months into his tenure as the Hamilton West MP, Tama Potaka has earned a reputation as a fitness enthusiast and push-up aficionado. Video / Mike Scott
Jenny and Miah Smith have trialled regenerative agriculture methods that allowed them to cut back on synthetic inputs.
A private investigator reveals how Tom Phillips and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember could have remained hidden for over a year. Video / NZ Herald
Two people have died following a collision between a car and an ambulance in Cambridge. Video / Caitlan Johnston
Police investigate Cambridge homicide after woman found dead, search underway in Te Aroha. Video / Mike Scott
Waikato resident Josephine Poland talks about the erosion that threatens her beachside home. Video / Mike Scott
A police investigation is underway after a person was seriously injured on Monday night. Video / Andrew Warner
The 22 kilometre expressway is near completion. Video / Mike Scott
As hospitals experience "extreme pressure" with "abnormally high" patient presentations, NZ Nurses Organisation co-president Kerri Nuku calls on the Government to act. Video / NZ Herald
Police Minister Poto Williams weighs in on recent ram raids while National call for policy change. Video / NZ Herald
Waikato dairy owners say burglars are becoming increasingly vicious and targeting stores during the day. Video / Supplied