Latest from Hamilton

SH1B, Hamilton, closed after serious crash

A portion of SH1B, on the outskirts of Hamilton, has been closed after a crash

Homeowner praises neighbours quick actions

An officer was left with facial injuries after a confrontation with an alleged burglar

Hamilton Airport evacuated

About 20 people ordered out of terminal.

Cloud clears for hot air balloon launch

More than 20 hot air balloons to provide a spectacle in Hamilton today.

Alien rocket balloon to soar over Waikato

Five special shapes will be among those floating high at annual balloon event.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Eyes in the sky for 20-year-old balloonist

From a young age Liam McGirr chased Hot Air Balloons on his pushbike - this week he pilots his own balloon as part of Balloons Over Waikato. Made with funding from New Zealand On Air.

Fly eggs found on Hamilton woman's KFC

Hamilton woman disgusted after finding fly eggs on her KFC drumstick

Summer's encore: How your week looks

A warm, sunny week is expected across the North Island before the weather takes a turn for the worse on Friday.

Caregiver convicted for slapping man

A caregiver who was caught on hidden camera slapping an elderly resident has been convicted of assault.

Smooth-talker clears out motel room

A man convinced a motel receptionist that a guest had nearly been abducted and he was there to retrieved her belongings.

Grieving mum: 'They weren't listening'

The heartbroken mum of a baby who died of respiratory failure wants answers after she says only one of eight GP practices referred son to hospital.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Trendy little libraries for Huntly

It may be the digital age but libraries are coming to a street near you, and they need your books. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.

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

Driver fails to stop after hitting student

The mother of a boy injured in a hit-and-run is asking for changes to his school bus route before a child gets killed.

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".

Fire at Hamilton sandblasting building

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

Hamilton Zoo revamp plan released

An draft plan outlining a major redevelopment of Hamilton Zoo has finally been revealed after a two-and-a-half year delay - but the $80,00 document may be dumped in favour of a native wild life park with no exotic animals if the new mayor gets his way.

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.