The school is over capacity and its expansion won't be completed for at least two years.

We still don't know how effective NZ's sewage testing is, expert says.

Part of River Rd is closed.

Several major injuries saw Nick Lyons walk away from rugby, now he's a 2nd Chance Charlie.

Highest volumes nationally in an April in five years, but change expected.

The mother of one missing teen picked up her son this afternoon.

She was last seen possibly getting into a green Jeep/SUV in Hamilton East.

Hamilton police say the teenager hasn't been seen since 5.45pm Saturday.

The 30-year-old is defending the charge of assault from last month.

'There are signs that there are fewer buyers talking to banks about ... mortgages.'

It is not just the South Island that has felt the cold this morning.

Winter chills still some time off.

But those who have been the victim of driver distraction say it's not enough.

The 18-year-old was remanded in custody without plea for a psychiatric report.

Police at Cambridge property after reports of assault in Hamilton.

The punch was a "savage blow", the sentencing judge said.

Food knowledge being passed on nationwide through new role at Plunket.

Hayley Hamilton instantly dropped her dog lead and phone as her son flew through the air.

Council does U-turn on decision to delay possibility of Māori wards another three years.

Former netballer Margaret Forsyth is on a month's leave to focus on her health challenges.

'I've seen almost a halo effect of empathy that develops among the teammates.'

Suburb of Maeroa woken up by gunshots early this morning.

Police received reports of 'mass disorder' in Hamilton Central this afternoon.

The accused's lawyer entered a not guilty plea to the charge on his behalf.

Mayor says she understands how hurt and frustrated some were by last week's decision.

A post-mortem is to be carried out today on the person who died in Remuera yesterday.