"It wouldn't matter if he was 5 hours or 5 minutes into his shift, he always had a smile."

Robert Nelson, 23, died in his bed after shooter stormed property, police confirm.

Robert Nelson, 23, died at the scene of a shooting in Hamilton about 1am last night.

One dead, two injured in Hamilton shooting.

Police are trying to work out how a woman suffered serious facial injuries.

Kresten Fitness told the court he was mourning the loss of his baby

He put the oil on to fry some oysters, but carried on shucking and forgot.

Wife and mother the home and farm power source behind successful business.

Stephanie King has been found safe and well in Kawhia.

Students at two schools in lockdown have been allowed to go home.

Steven Reeve says he's at a loss as to what has happened to his partner Stephanie King.

Rain rain go away - fine and frosty here to stay.

Stephanie King hasn't been seen since 7.30am Friday.

A 21-year-old man suffered moderate injuries in the incident in Enderley.

"He opened the door and all you could see was black."

Fire investigator Kevin Holmes said the man reached his daughter "just in time".

Hamilton's 10-year plan was given the final tick of approval, with rates rise of 9.7%.

Alternate cooking classes encourage healthy eating. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

WINTEC artist gets PM's Scholarship for Asia. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Witnesses tried to give the person CPR at the scene but were unable to revive them.

A Murupara man has admitted his role in snatch and grab jewellery thefts.

Hamilton to sign off decision on city park before hearing outcome of audit into process.

Waikato great place to live and play - work well-being score not so much.

Hamilton mayor Andrew King accused of being "ageist" after promoting new councillor.

Police said 8-year-old Aaron Whinn was found safe and sound near his Hamilton home.

Katy Perry, Meryl Streep and K.D Lang are among other fans of Billy Zeemann's designs.

Road snow warnings in the South Island could mean a white Sunday for travellers.

Afghani interpreters now have New Zealand citizenship. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Afghani interpreters who helped Kiwi troops now have New Zealand citizenship. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Case falters on failure to prove driver was one of those who stole TV in lead-up to trial.