Latest from Hamilton

Further property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empire
Cook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.

'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projects
Transpower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.

One person dead after serious two-vehicle crash in Waipā District
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 11.25am.

Beetlegeuse triumphs at Ruakākā, tribute to Schick family tragedy
Beetlegeuse wore 10-year-old Jimmy Schick's favourite cap during the race.

Bob's small but mighty berry business
Bob Teal's orchard thrives on just 1.68 hectares in Cambridge.

How a poultry club became a lifelong passion
Fiona Taylor joined the Waikato Poultry and Pigeon Club and became a judge and steward.

Family beg for news of missing teen who vanished from Auckland mall
The teenager was last seen at the LynnMall Shopping Centre in West Auckland on Wednesday.

'Great promise': Young inventor's wool pod wows at Fieldays
The Shear Space is a naturally soundproofed environment designed as a quiet retreat.

Youth charged with burglary after 35 bottles of alcohol, 17 e-tablets taken from restaurant
Police arrested and charged the young person on Thursday.

Second person charged after deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit-and-run
The man has been charged with being an accessory after the fact to manslaughter.

House smashed up by cops and vandals for sale
Kāinga Ora was planning to demolish the house but decided to hand it over to the police.

Man charged over deaf and blind man's death in alleged hit and run
Police arrested a 31-year-old man in Hamilton today.

Astrid Jorgensen's Pub Choir shines on America's Got Talent stage
Astrid's AGT audition has more than 2 million views on YouTube.

'Horrendous driving': Public help nab teen driver in police pursuit across Waikato
Driver struck innocent motorists, and it was 'only down to luck' no one died, cop says.

'Crazy couple of days': Chiefs most represented club in All Blacks squad after losing final
The All Blacks' third test against France in Hamilton next month is already sold out.

Principals seek support after 80% spike in students disciplined for weapons
Figures show 526 students faced discipline for weapons last year.

Body found in Waikato River identified as man missing since 2019
His death is treated as unexplained and has been referred to the coroner.

Police suspect foul play in seven-year mystery of missing woman
Police now believe Leonie was likely a victim of foul play, urging public help.

Combined cleaner-security roles at Waikato hospitals raise safety fears
Cost savings from the scheme fell short, saving $137,300 instead of $207,300.

'Over the moon': Taplin's first win with father watching
Jack Taplin rode his first winner aboard Pacifico at Tauranga on Saturday.

Police seek sightings of two missing teens last seen in red vehicle
Concerned families urge anyone with information to contact police on 105.