A 16-year-old and two men have been arrested after burglars allegedly assaulted a man and kidnapped a 28-year-old woman.

A group of hen-party guests is accusing a student bar of ageism, saying half their party was turned away for being "too old".

A man has been jailed for attacking family members with a replica medieval axe on his wedding night, after he was caught kissing a bridesmaid.

Police in Hamilton hope a post mortem examination will shed light on a sudden and suspicious death.

A Waikato groom has been sentenced to five years' jail for confronting family with an axe on his wedding day.

A witness to a bridge-swinging event where an 18-year-old student fell to her death broke down in tears while giving evidence in court today.

The 19-year-old west Auckland student is expected to face Auckland District Court today charged with being an accessory after the fact of murder.

18-year-old Jiayi Li's body was discovered in the boot of her car, which was found in Hamilton last night.