New ZealandTe Huia to remain funded by taxpayer dollars despite reduce service, extra faresTe Huia commuters now face spending more than five hours a day on public transport.12 Jul 01:41 AM
New ZealandPōkeno Whisky recruits New Zealand's only traditional cooperMike Tawse, from Scotland, has brought the ancient art of coopering to Pōkeno.11 Jul 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Look after each other up there': Young couple killed in fiery Hamilton crashThe couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.11 Jul 09:46 AM
New ZealandTrain service banned from Auckland metro area after collision concernsThe driver failed to obey safety signals, putting the train at risk of a collision.11 Jul 04:21 AM
New ZealandTwo people fight for their lives after fiery truck and car crashThe pair were pulled from the car by police officers as it went up in flames.09 Jul 10:51 PM
New ZealandPolice heroes: Two lives saved in fiery crash after quick actionsEmergency services staff are being treated for smoke inhalation.09 Jul 06:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Blown away’ - 64-truck birthday surprise for 7-year-old OliverDad says the day has meant more than they could have ever imagined.09 Jul 02:31 AM
New ZealandNapier First XV beat Hamilton for first time since 2011Napier Boys' and Hamilton Boys' are likely to meet again in the Super 8 rugby final.09 Jul 02:23 AM
CrimeSleeping man wakes to find property manager in his room filming him in bed"We understand we're not perfect people... but our privacy is a big issue," says tenant.08 Jul 02:45 AM
PoliticsAuckland to Tauranga? Parliament committee urges ministers to restart regional rail servicesA select committee reckons its time to restart North Island passenger rail.06 Jul 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Beam of sunshine': Alleged murder victim had a 'great future ahead of her'Her employer said 'huge sadness' swept through the office following her death.06 Jul 04:50 AM
New ZealandAll he wanted was a truck ride - now 40 truckies are coming to the partySupport from kind-hearted truckies for a surprise birthday convoy is on a roll.05 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandMed school at Waikato uni is National's election promiseNational's plan will also include more medical school placements at Auckland and Otago05 Jul 07:50 PM
New ZealandAttempted carjacking: Council help cops foil robber's plansA 28-year-old has been charged with assault and attempt to rob05 Jul 06:13 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after woman’s death in HamiltonThe 25-year-old charged with murder will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.05 Jul 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Hamilton to Auckland by Te Huia train? Why I’ll stick with my car, thanksOPINION: Why this car-lover will be taking the Te Huia train on a need-to-go basis only.05 Jul 03:18 AM
New ZealandInquest finds multi-lane roundabouts unsafe for cyclistsCoroner says motorists and cyclists need education about how to negotiate risks.04 Jul 06:53 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDowner wins $540m Hamilton road contract'A big part of this is the planning that goes into the physical works' - NZ country lead.03 Jul 11:34 PM
New ZealandOne dead after vehicle crashes into tree in WaikatoPolice were called after a car crashed into a tree in the Waikato late last night.03 Jul 07:12 PM
New ZealandPolar blast: Freezing conditions, heavy snowfall in South IslandAn estimated 20cm to 40cm has fallen in some areas01 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandMan extorted money from woman, then posted sex tapes online anywayTuhewa Earl Downs extorted nearly $4000 from the woman.30 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandThe cheapest, most expensive gas stations in NZ on final day of tax discountTomorrow the price per litre will increase by around 29 cents.30 Jun 06:06 AM
New Zealand'A jolly good time': NZ's second-oldest person marks 109th birthday with a songElla Wilson had a song in her heart as she marked her big birthday.28 Jun 05:36 AM
Rugby World Cup‘Unacceptable’: Sam Cane speaks out on Super Rugby final referee abuseAll Blacks captain throws his support behind vilified Super Rugby final referee.27 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandHit and run killing: Jury finds woman guilty of partner's murderThe jury could only reach majority, or 11-1, verdicts this afternoon.27 Jun 02:34 AM
New ZealandMachete-wielding youths target fans leaving rugby in HamiltonThe alleged offenders were arrested by police.24 Jun 09:47 PM
New ZealandHit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.23 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizesSkipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.23 Jun 04:29 AM
Crime‘Sex slave’: Man jailed for historic sexual abuse of whāngai girl he still deniesNow older, the victim went to the police six years ago to report the offending.22 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Pop': Officer breaks woman's arm with 'poor technique'She said he 'snapped' her arm while he was arresting her.22 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandFall of Kabul: Pair tried charging fleeing Afghan evacuees; charges laidTwo men have appeared in court accused of seeking $450,000 in fees.20 Jun 11:17 PM
New ZealandOutsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a yearPublic hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-runRopati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.20 Jun 07:15 AM
CrimeHeld till dawn: Woman who kept victims in house for several hours during robbery wants shorter sentenceShannon Avery believes she should have received more time off her sentence.20 Jun 03:31 AM