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.

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.

The 22-year-old Hamilton woman who was attacked by two clowns in the early hours of Saturday morning fled to a neighbouring house to raise the alarm.

More preliminary elections results are trickling in from the regions this morning - Kaipara District has a new mayor and the Chatham Islands have re-elected its current mayor.

Two men dressed as clowns allegedly assaulted a woman in Hamilton early this morning, police say.

A Hamilton couple who kicked their children and hit them with a skipping rope or belt have been sentenced to home detention.

Three men appeared in the High Court at Hamilton this morning in relation to the death of Brent Paul Brown.

A council worker and volunteer firefighter who planted fake bombs around Hamilton has been sentenced to two and a half years' jail.

Waikato student: "If I had one vote for every girl on this campus I've shagged, I would get this role easily".

This will be a good weekend to check out the museum or cuddle up with a book as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the country.

It’s a beautiful game that creates friendships between cultures. Made with funding from NZ on Air

It's a beautiful game that creates friendships between cultures. Made with funding from NZ on Air

A "cunning" Hamilton man has been sentenced on 49 charges of fraud and identity theft.

A Waikato couple are living out their very own fairytale - by buying a church. Bayleys real estate agent Lee Carter told the Herald

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

Fleeing driver tosses loaded rifle out of car window.

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