We all seem to use more Māori kupu as each year goes by. But a three year study at Waikato University aims to learn how and why that's happening, and if one Māori word will attract others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A woman has been shot during a domestic dispute in Hamilton this morning.
Waikato SPCA announced on Friday that it will close its doors.
A first-time councillor has been criticised for lobbying her elected colleagues and the district health board over her anti-fluoride views.
"Essentially you breathe life into something that is dead material" Puppeteer Norbert Hausberg exhibits his lifelong passion. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
"Essentially you breathe life into something that is dead material" Puppeteer Norbert Hausberg exhibits his lifelong passion. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wheelie bins and an extra recycling bin for food scraps isn't good news for everyone in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wheelie bins and an extra recycling bin for food scraps. That isn't good news for everyone in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A man convicted of indecently assaulting a female prison guard has become the first person in New Zealand to be sentenced for a 'third strike' offence.
Waikato Police have arrested three people, including two teens, for ram raiding a Raglan service station.
When Wheelchair Football becomes a Paralympic Sport, these Cambridge sportsmen will be Paralympians. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
When Wheelchair Football becomes a Paralympic Sport, these Cambridge sportsmen will be Paralympians. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Long-serving Waikato regional councillor Lois Livingston has died after a battle with cancer.
The sound of glass exploding and smashing onto the footpath below gave shoppers at Te Rapa's The Base an unwanted surprise this afternoon.
Music teacher Jamie Strange has launched his campaign to win Hamilton East from sitting National MP David Bennett at next year's general election. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Missing Waikato man Josh Goudswaard has been found alive - "playing the bongos" on a Bali beach.
Learning to drive can be hard, but learning it in a new language is almost impossible. But that's changing for refugees in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Learning to drive can be hard, but learning it in a new language is almost impossible. But that’s changing for refugees in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police investigate after a man is seen behaving suspiciously at a public playground in Hamilton.
by Kiri GillespieSimone Anderson (left) from The Incubator and judge and punk legend Rocky Horror Picture Show's Richard O'Brien join
A major medical marijuana trial is underway in New Zealand - testing the effects of a new cannabis gel on epilepsy patients.
Pregnant sister No 1 was pulled over by police and found to be over the limit, only for pregnant sister No 2 to arrive - who was over the limit as well.
A dog was in pain for two weeks before its owner sought medical attention.
Tribal Huk leader in court on weapons charges.
A Pak 'n Save deli manager was sacked for changing the use-by dates on chickens.
Rare November snow is forecast for the South Island with road snowfall warnings issued for some alpine passes.
Waikato farmers say if Donald Trump scuttles the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement it will be a setback. But, they believe any US withdrawal from free trade may ultimately open up opportunities for Kiwi exporters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A 35-year-old Hamilton man has appeared in court facing rape charges.
A driver of a car managed to get themselves out of their vehicle after it crashed into a house in Hamilton today. Northern fire communications
Te Aroha Museum is celebrating 110 years of electricity in the region with an exhibition that will trigger powerful memories for older people. Among the items on display, vintage vacuum cleaners and heaters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A man is in a critical condition in intensive care after being hit by a motorcycle in Hamilton.
Two 20-year-old men have been charged with street racing causing death following a horror accident that killed four people in Hamilton in June.
An earthmoving company has been ordered to pay more than $140,000 after an employee was killed by an exploding bitumen tank last year.
Almost two-thirds of Aucklanders who don't own their own homes plan to buy their first homes outside the city.