This year’s theme is ‘Matariki heri kai’, meaning 'Matariki. the bringer of food’.

This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.

Corrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.

Gisborne, Napier and Hastings SPCA Centres have run out of space for displaced pets.

A secound person suffered serious injuries.

Hamilton City councillor wrote an expletive-laden rant to neighbouring council.

'The person was transported to Waikato Hospital where, sadly, they have died.'

Ōtorohanga Sports Club's Cortez Ratima is one of five new All Blacks.

One person is in serious condition after being struck by a moving vehicle.

Hamilton mayor Paula Southgate has made a formal complaint about the conduct.

Owen Dlyakiya received four rifles and onsold two of them.

He also told police he thought the man would jump out of his way.

The cause of the fire was undetermined but "likely to have been electrical".

Hamiton Old Boys and Ōtorohanga could not be split apart.

First division win for Waikato player.

The Blues finished the game having had 67 per cent of possession.

A windscreen shattered and chaos erupted after a car ran down an enraged woman's partner.

A mum shares her family's battle with some rare conditions.

A woman and teenager jointly face a murder charge in the High Court at Hamilton.

'It’s well needed and brings such a positive feel to the CBD.'

Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.

How do you strike fear into the opposing team? Slow roasted marshmallows of course.

"My family, particularly my late father, have always driven me throughout my law journey."

The remains will be exhumed in consultation with local iwi.

Parker will take on his first international opponent.

Keewani Cook lost three of her siblings because her family could not afford healthcare.

'I couldn’t stand by and do nothing anymore. I want to make a difference.'

The person was rescued by emergency services.

"The time is right for the business, for me, and for my family after 15 years at TGH."

Police are continuing scene examination at Hamilton house but believe remains are human.