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Multiple injuries after crash involving two cars, cow in Waikato

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area.

Dry weather could push parts of North Island into drought

Little rain is forecast in the next 10 days.

Two injured in helicopter crash near Taupō

Emergency services were called just before 7am.

Truck driver 'seriously injured' after beehives spill out on road

Police have requested assistance from the owner of the hives.

Dishonest pickers threaten pick your own berry tradition

"We face the dilemma of whether to continue pick your own or not."

Seven hospitalised after serious accident in Waikato

Five of them are in a serious condition.

Almost 50 inmates at Waikato prison suffering from mystery illness

The source of the infection is unknown.

One killed, two seriously hurt in Waitomo crash

The crash happened at 6:15am on State Highway 3.

Car smashes into house in Hamilton

The driver has been taken to hospital.

Demolisher to take out neighbours home before his own as coastal erosion hits Port Waikato

"We're definitely part of the tip of the iceberg here."

'Be patient, slow down': Speeding drivers 'putting everyone at risk'

Seven people have died on the roads since Friday.

What Christmas with the Mongrel Mob Kingdom looks like

Newshub went to Hamilton to meet with the Kingdom.

Waikato Expressway upgraded section finally opening after delays

It's been a long road for construction.

'Stay away': Reviews of disgraced Rotorua holiday park call out 'disgusting' accommodation

"I found rats eating the bread we had... this place must be inspected."

Thunderstorms, heavy downpours expected to blast Auckland

Downpours may reach 40mm an hour in some places.

'A nightmare': Holiday park workers who paid $45k to be in NZ left in 'prison' conditions with no pay

The Rotorua holiday park has been ordered to pay a huge sum.

Huntly announced as new 'Sh*t Town of NZ'

"I find that quite degrading actually."

Two dead in car vs train crash near Morrinsville

The crash happened just after 4am.

Sarah Jessica Parker joins board of Waikato wine company Invivo & Co

The A-lister has also released details of her new Invivo wine.

Person with weapon forces Hamilton school into lockdown, arrest made

Inquiries are ongoing.