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Hamilton bus crashes after driver stops for toilet break

There has been a dramatic bus crash in Hamilton this morning.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Vegetable growers concerned over ‘Healthy Rivers’ plan

Regional vegetable supplies could be at risk under the Waikato Regional Councils ‘Healthy Rivers’ plan according to vegetable growers in Northern Waikato. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Witnesses sought after alleged sex attack

Police want to hear from potential witnesses after an alleged sex attack in Hamilton.

Sculpture to mark keeper's death

A bronze sculpture of a baby southern rhinoceros was unveiled at Hamilton Zoo today - exactly one year after curator Samantha Kudeweh

'Apologies to all my Maori friends'

A Hamilton mayoral candidate has apologised for a mistake-ridden profile written in Te Reo Maori that was put together using Google Translate.

Waikato DHB saves millions with new blood service

In a New Zealand first, the DHB has set up the Blood Management Service which sees a patient's blood analysed and potentially boosted if needed.

Tiger attack: 'It's a farce' says widower

Husband of zoo curator Samantha Kudeweh who died in tiger attack last year says Hamilton City Council's $38,000 fine 'is a joke'.

Hospital homebrew: Hand sanitiser theft

People are stealing hand sanitiser from Waikato Hospital to get an alcohol fix with numerous reports of Sterigel theft in the last three years.

Girl injured after fall at walking track

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the Hakarimata Summit Track around 1 pm after the teenager tripped and fell while going down the steps.

Firefighters battle house fire

Firefighters are battling a "well-involved" house fire near Ngaruawahia.

Lonely life and death of Daniel Bindner

He walked the streets and slept where he could shelter. Public spaces were his home and lots of people looked at him - but few actually saw him.

Shot man described as 'big friendly giant'

Nick Marshall's shocked partner has come out swinging against police after officers shot him dead during an armed raid.

Choking boy saved in gobstopper drama

After rugby training, teen Dylan Fynn came home, downed his nachos and calmly announced at the family dinner table: "I nearly died today."

'Physical threat' closes Waikato school

A Waikato school has been abruptly closed for the day today after receiving a "physical threat".

Manhunt after hammer attack on driver

A man brandishing a metal hammer attacked a woman inside her car after she stopped on the side of the road to adjust her radio, police say.

Body in bale: Death a tragic accident

The man whose body was found in a cardboard bale last week likely died in a tragic accident, police say.