Latest from 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: Arms open for accessibility in the Tron

Hamilton is celebrating disabilities today, and it's inspirational. 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.

Body id'd as Thai man from Hamilton

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

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.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Maori loan words making English more Kiwi

We all seem to use more Māori kupu as each year goes by. But a three year study at Waikato University aims to learn how and why that's happening, and if one Māori word will attract others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Woman shot in Hamilton

A woman has been shot during a domestic dispute in Hamilton this morning.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Belts on for the Waikato Wasps

When Wheelchair Football becomes a Paralympic Sport, these Cambridge sportsmen will be Paralympians. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Strange launches Hamilton East campaign for change.

Music teacher Jamie Strange has launched his campaign to win Hamilton East from sitting National MP David Bennett at next year's general election. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Missing Kiwi found 'playing bongos'

Missing Waikato man Josh Goudswaard has been found alive - "playing the bongos" on a Bali beach.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Making refugees at home on Hamilton roads

Learning to drive can be hard, but learning it in a new language is almost impossible. But that's changing for refugees in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Medical marijuana trial going on in NZ

A major medical marijuana trial is underway in New Zealand - testing the effects of a new cannabis gel on epilepsy patients.

Alleged rapist remanded in custody

A 35-year-old Hamilton man has appeared in court facing rape charges.

Police search for Te Awamutu teenager

Police are looking for a teenager who failed to return home to Te Awamutu after spending the afternoon in Hamilton.

Man critical after hit by motorcyclist

A man is in a critical condition in intensive care after being hit by a motorcycle in Hamilton.

Charges for fatal Hamilton street race

Two 20-year-old men have been charged with street racing causing death following a horror accident that killed four people in Hamilton in June.