A Hamilton man charged with assaulting his father who later died has appeared in court.

A man is dead after a car and a motorbike collided in Hamilton.

A man wanted on a parole recall warrant is a "person of interest" after a spate of burglaries in Waikato.

A man is dead after a "family harm incident" in Hamilton.

Most girls play with dolls but 12 year old Tayla Hansen would rather be outside playing with Zeus, a bull that is 15 times her size. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Most girls play with dolls but 12 year old Tayla Hansen would rather be outside playing with Zeus, a bull that is 15 times her size. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police are at the scene of a car crash in Hamilton north where a fight has ensued. A police spokesman said emergency services received

Diana Paekau told her four-old son that they'll now be making a canvas roof tent their home for the summer because there is a shortage of rentals.

One woman has posted that there has been a "bomb threat written in one of the toilets, we are all on the field and safe, a bomb search squad are coming".

The cost of housing in Auckland is pushing staff in industries to leave the city, while Auckland businesses must be prepared to pay more to keep staff.

A top Auckland school is losing three science teachers as houses become an "unrealistic" goal for many in the profession.

Twelve Kiwi families will be watching the Auckland Marathon next weekend with a little more excitement than might normally be expected.

Two women from high-profile fractured relationships have found solace with Destiny Church.

A young woman found dead in the Waikato River has been described as "beautiful", "sassy" and "stubborn".

Hamilton police said the death of a woman found yesterday was being treated as unexplained, at this stage.

Only two beggars on the streets of Hamilton are homeless, police survey shows.

Joyful Ministries in Hamilton is giving people with intellectual disabilities a chance to connect with faith in their own way. Made with funding by New Zealand on Air.

Joyful Ministries in Hamilton is giving people with intellectual disabilities a chance to connect with faith in their own way. Made with funding by New Zealand on Air.

Those behind a new campaign say that it's not about denying support to those on the street, but supporting them to get the correct help.

Employers are being challenged to take on 500 unemployed young people in the next 50 days to give young New Zealanders a break into their first jobs.

Powerball was not struck this evening, meaning the jackpot on Wednesday night will be a cool $22 million.

Hamiltonian Dorris Ratcliffe is 98 years old but has the lifestyle of a woman much younger. She says keeping busy and volunteering makes her life worthwhile.

Hamiltonian Dorris Ratcliffe is 98 years old but has the lifestyle of a woman much younger. She says keeping busy and volunteering makes her life worthwhile. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

A youth was shot directly outside her gate, but Housing New Zealand would not find her and her three young children a new home.

Andrew King's majority has dropped again, down to just nine votes after special votes were counted. He speaks to Local Focus about his win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Andrew King's majority has dropped again, down to just nine votes after special votes were counted. He speaks to Local Focus about his win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Paula Southgate has confirmed she will seek a recount of the Hamilton mayoralty after losing to Andrew King by just nine votes.

A terminally ill Hamilton mother has thanked NewsTalkZB listeners for donating to help grant her dying wish. Heather Smith has just weeks to live and thanks to the kindness of strangers she's been able to see her daughter. Made with funding from NZ on Air

A terminally ill Hamilton mother has thanked NewsTalkZB listeners for donating to help grant her dying wish. Heather Smith has just weeks to live, and thanks to the kindness of strangers she’s been able to see her daughter and take part in a very special photo shoot. Made with funding for NZ on Air.

A primary student kicked a man in the groin after an attempted abduction outside a Hamilton school.