Waikato

Despite years of challenge from political parties and established schools, the construction of the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine was marked off with a groundbreaking ceremony. Audio

A judge declined to jail or register Kate Gough despite her "predatory" offending, prompting some supporters of the victim to walk out of the court.

Police have yet to find any trace of a man who went missing near Te Aroha three weeks ago.

The trio want watercraft reinstated immediately - however, FENZ says this won't be happening.

Olson Canatoy and Eric Dabalos had been warned about the dangers of Papanui Point.

The fire is reported to have spread to nearby vegetation.

Investigators are seeking two specific cars - one red and one white - believed to be involved in a shooting in Chartwell, Waikato.

A Waikato hapū said it had problems with the proposed development culturally, environmentally and legally. Audio

Another person has minor injuries.

It's an incredibly disappointing situation, Heart Kids says. Audio

The farm had sewage tanks overflowing into waterways, with repeated violations one of "the worst cases" officials had ever dealt with.. Video

One person has died, after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on a driveway.

One person was injured.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has activated its flood room protocols as the region prepares for a downpour.

A global trout-fishing movement is providing relief for Kiwi men on the Tongariro River.

One other person was treated for minor injuries.

All traffic should avoid the area around the Moewai Road intersection as there are no diversions in place.

The blaze has reached 400 hectares, and is uncontrolled and spreading, as firefighters have had to retire for the night. People are advised to avoid the area.

Police say a body has been found after a house fire in Hamilton East.

The Kick for a Cause event is bringing together sports stars, politicians, and local personalities to raise money for the Salvation Army.