Waikato

Police said the crash involved two vehicles, and happened at the intersection of Waharoa Road East and Pohlen Road shortly before 5:25pm.

Te Poi Road, southeast of Matamata, will be closed for some time after a crash between a truck and a pedestrian.

Pixie Blake has become the youngest person to ever win a title in Waikato, as part of a trio. Audio

Police said a 23 and 25 year old were arrested in South Auckland this morning.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital, but died a short time later.

The single car crash happened on State Highway 23 in Whatawhata on Saturday morning.

The crash happened shortly after 4am on Thursday on Tokoroa's Bridge St.

The two 19-year-old men appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Wednesday.

Jack Hargreaves is due to stand trial in 2028.

Drivers are being told to delay travel to Kawhia.

Tyreece Te Pairi died after an altercation between two groups in Hamilton on 19 July.

In total, there are 51 candidates vying for a place on the Council including 12 for mayor.

Another crew was able to take over fighting the blaze, but the union says any delay can lead to more damage.

A long-time resident says locals should be prepared for a rumble in the battle to adequately staff the hospital. Audio

The family of Tyreece Te Pairi, who died while celebrating his upcoming 21st birthday said they had laid their son to rest.

Councillors will vote on a new joint management agreement of Lake Taupō and the Upper Waikato River with local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa today. Audio

Health New Zealand is asking emergency departments (EDs) to be kept for emergencies only.

All of Waikato is under a heavy rain warning or watch, and severe wind watches are in place for some areas.

The man told police he had harvested more than $200,000 worth of cannabis.