Saying cheese puts a smile on Catherine Smith's face as she tours Waikato.

Massive earthquake damage in Christchurch means Kirifi Mila, the New Zealand soldier killed in Afghanistan last week, will be buried in Hamilton without a formal military farewell from his army mates.

A Hamilton man run over by his own bus in December has left hospital.

A man is being questioned over the stabbing of three people, including a 13-year-old boy, in Hamilton last night.

Ahmed Shehzad hit his maiden one-day international century to guide Pakistan to a 41-run win over New Zealand in the 5th one-day international.

Chopping and changing the starting lineup is not going to stop the Black Caps current form slump, says a former NZ player and commentator.

There are a couple of key injury concerns for the Black Caps ahead of tomorrow's must win fifth ODI against Pakistan.

The man accused of murder after his wife's body was found burning on a roadside near Huntly last week has reappeared in court.

The man accused of murder after his wife's body was found burning on the roadside near Huntly is facing three charges, including one of assault in December last year.