A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.

Motorist were asked to delay their travel or avoid the area if possible.

The wintry blast will be nothing like the heat and humidity of Japan for the World Cup.

Mitchell Paterson, 26, died after being held in a choke-hold in the back of a car.

Some sub-contractors hadn't been paid "for months".

About 40 beer and cider producers will feature at the event at Claudelands Events Centre.

Long term councillor is gunning for the top job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A draw was probably fair following an up and down night for Waikato against Auckland.

Dog owners' personal details were sent to the wrong houses in the Waikato.

Patient's body discovered by police dive squad in Waikato River on Monday afternoon.

World's top darts player decided to go shopping in his spare time while in Hamilton.

Waikato's bonus point victory not quite as comfortable as it looked like it would be.

And September and October are not looking too great either.

New Zealand's most expensive suburb was at the heart of rapid house price increases.

$92.37 million will go towards the construction and operation of the new service.

The Mooloo men need a solid result in Pukekohe on Saturday night.

OIccupants had removed the flat smoke-alarm batteries but had not replaced them.

New approach to planning allows cities to grow up, especially in the city centres.

Three crews attended the fire in Vesty Avenue.

A gunman shot the Australian tourist and left his fiancee Bianca Buckley terrified.

Collection of 'Mad Men'-era vintage clothes goes under the hammer in Auckland.

Police stood down after searching area for person spotted with firearm.

All-female group rocked by the tragic event and wanted to do something to help.

Body of Sean McKinnon returned to family who remain in NZ.

A 40-14 loss suggests there is a lot to work on to avoid being mid-table battlers.

Police want to hear from anyone who saw man hitchhiking near Hamilton.