Waikato news
Lotto numbers: Are you NZ’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?
A jackpot of $6m was up for grabs and tonight's numbers have been drawn.
'We'd get secondhand stuff': Businessman allegedly swapped new appliances with his old ones
The former company director says he's never seen the weed spray unit that was bought.
On The Up: 50 years of Havelock North High School, and 40 years with one teacher
From typewriter to computers, from School C to NCEA, Glenys Sparling-Fenton's seen it all.
Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.
The NZ beach named among the world's 50 best for 2025
Three Australian beaches made the list this year but the Coromandel spot is NZ's only one.
'Will never forgive you': Family inconsolable after cyclist killed by truck driver
Jessica Moser's family has been left 'destroyed' by her death in 2022.
'Lucky to be alive': Teen pinned under truck on way to new job
The 17-year-old girl suffered multiple skull, spine, and limb fractures.
Police seek witness who reported Toyota cutting corners 'shortly' before fatal crash
The Toyota RAV4's driver is due to be sentenced next week.
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On the Up: Waikato music and sports stars share how they stay positive
Music legend Neil Finn and other celebrities share their thoughts.
On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.
Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.
New Zealand news
Body found at Whangamatā Beach believed to be missing man
Police believe it is Jarrod Kingi, missing since April 25.
Concerns grow over police training after graduate flips patrol car
Police are investigating; no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Two 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spree
Tyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD.
Cyclist seriously injured in early morning Hamilton crash
Traffic management around the crash scene is currently in place.
Businessman accused of siphoning company of $111k, buying weed killer and Hush Puppies shoes
The 73-year-old claims he hasn't committed a crime, and it was a poorly governed company.
Waikato sports news
Super Rugby teams: Chiefs lose All Black to injury
All the ins and outs ahead of the 12th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
'Light at the end of the tunnel': All Blacks lock on recovery from injury
'Limbs being caught up in the wrong place. It probably doesn’t help being 6'9" sometimes.'
Super Seth steps into New Zealand’s elite stallion ranks
A young stallion challenges the big star in the big business of thoroughbred breeding.
Waikato business news
‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac site
Fonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.
Why demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'
Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.
'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit running
Genesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer.
Waikato lifestyle news
The NZ beach named among the world's 50 best for 2025
Three Australian beaches made the list this year but the Coromandel spot is NZ's only one.
On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer
100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.
Rural news
'I like it a lot': Rural family amped for duck hunting season
The Slavin family have been counting down the days until the season opens.
WorkSafe issues maintenance warning for quad bikes after man killed
Tragedy could have been avoided if farm manager had kept bike in good working order.
'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passage
Built to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain.
OneRoof property news
Max Key’s epic villa reno for sale: ‘Mum and I designed the whole thing’
Property developer enlisted the help of Lady Bronagh on Point Chev project.
How much money has your house made in the last three months?
Latest OneRoof House Price Report shows housing market's winners and losers.
3 ways unscrupulous landlords take advantage of tenants
The bad habits investors need to quit right now (according to a landlord).
Car news and advice
Bentley creates New Zealand-inspired Bentayga Aoraki SUV
Equipment includes Mulliner-first 'negative perforation' NZ landscape on front seats.
Nissan Ariya Engage review: green effect
It's taken a while, but the Nissan Ariya is finally here. Was it worth the wait?
Isuzu D-Max EV charges up for 2026 launch with diesel-beating power
Isuzu's electric ute will have a 1000kg payload and a full 3500kg towing capacity.
More Waikato news
A dozen Lotto players win over $20k each – where the lucky tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $5 million on Wednesday.
'Try not to think about dying': What it’s like being a mum with terminal cancer
The ex-wife of Olympic rower Eric Murray was clean-living and healthy when diagnosed.
17-hr thunderstorm threat: North braces for 'dynamic' weather, new flood risk
Northland is also looking at a 19-hour rain alert that won't lapse until 3pm Sunday.