Latest from Hamilton

One person dead, Hamilton highway closed after two trucks crash

Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays.

PM slates failure to inform ministers of 11yo misidentified by police, handcuffed, and drugged

One minister described the incident as 'every parent's worst nightmare'.

Police appeal for witnesses after Hamilton, Taupō crashes

Seventeen people have been injured in three crashes across the region over the weekend.

Man who threatened to shoot kids in school says he was just ‘having a bad day’

Abdul Javed says he never had any intention of following through with the threats.

Man alleged to have murdered child with hammer can now be named

Charles Wharton will fight three charges at trial in the High Court at Hamilton next year.

Ben Elton puts on extra shows in regional towns after big demand

The popular comedian is on tour with his programme Authentic Stupidity.

‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospects

Neasan McVeigh lost name suppression and a bid for a discharge without conviction.

‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journey

High-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit.

‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body

'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'

'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check

'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'

Running of the sheep and Relay for Life – here’s what’s on in the Waikato

What events are on Waikato?

Mall car park hammer attack sparked by child seen eating cigarettes

The 28 year old told police afterward that she intended to kill the woman.

Kiwi siblings hope injection can save them from rare disease that killed brother

Their older brother Antonn Peach died at 42 from the condition.

Smart 3YO following in footsteps of star performer

Sought After posted two wins and a placing in six races for O'Sullivan and Scott.

Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats

The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.

Murder charge: Second man dies after Hamilton incident

Police are considering further charges.

Watch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hits

The women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.

‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant

Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.