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".

Police say reports of a three-month old child being kidnapped in Hamilton are false.

Fire investigators have narrowed down where Monday's blaze in Hamilton started, but just exactly what caused it remains unclear.

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".

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.

The University of Auckland has hit out at plans by Waikato University for a new medical school, calling it "ill conceived" and costly.

High temperatures indicate Kiwis could be in for record-breaking highs this summer.

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.

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.

A complete absence of strategic voting has given Hamilton it's most interesting mayoral election in decades. And the final two hopefuls represent very different futures for the city. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Tess Nichol is pleasantly surprised to find generous cheesemakers and inspiring gardens in Hamilton.

Quick thinking police officers from Hamilton are being praised for saving the life of a man who crashed his car after suffering a medical event.

Lewis Baker died the day over a bypass procedure. His family say his post-operative care led to his death and they want answers.

A "textbook" first-aid response by police officers saved a motorist's life yesterday.

Teri Standen was re-housed from Auckland to Hamilton with a $3510 Government relocation grant but says it was the worst decision of her life.

Hamilton's next mayor may not be known for a few days yet.