New ZealandAuckland should remain at alert level 3 until 90% vaccination - expertWaikato case spread makes it hard to free up Auckland, experts believe.03 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandHamilton, Raglan moving to level 3 after Delta spreads; 33 new casesThe new alert level for Waikato towns will stay in place for at least five days.03 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandHamilton, Raglan, Huntly move to level 3The alert level change starts at 11.59pm tonight.03 Oct 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDerek Cheng: Lockdown looms for Waikato; Auckland level 2 hopes dashedComment: The response will show if the Government's elimination strategy is sincere.02 Oct 10:30 PM
RugbyHamilton Wasps celebrate Gwynne Shield centenary with winThe traditional tournament was back to celebrate 100 years, despite unknown future.29 Sep 06:10 PM
New ZealandMissing schoolgirl found safe after overnight searchStephanie-Rose was last seen near her Pūkete home.28 Sep 05:17 PM
New ZealandHamilton man to face murder charge after woman's deathThe man will face more charges - including one of murder - on Friday.28 Sep 01:00 AM
EnvironmentPiako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwaterScheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme27 Sep 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Waters Reform divides Waikato councilsMost councils take a mild stance towards reform, but some voices ask for stronger position27 Sep 03:25 AM
New ZealandSuppression for victim and accused of Hamilton homicideThe man faces a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.26 Sep 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand$4.2m drug bust: Bogus companies, leased premises, stolen power and 19 offendersDetails of the sophisticated Rotorua-based operation can now be revealed.24 Sep 06:00 PM
LifestyleCouncil's Zoom meeting goes viral as workers around the world pretend they're in it"My wife asked why the person speaking has an accent…I'm in US," wrote one fan.24 Sep 06:44 AM
New ZealandInjured Hamilton woman dies in hospital, man in custodyThe dead woman and a man now in custody knew each other, police say.24 Sep 03:27 AM
BusinessSheep milk supplier Maui Milk eyes expansionAll elements of the business to be combined under one entity: Maui Food Group Limited.23 Sep 11:00 PM
RugbyWhatawhata Rugby Club burned to the groundThe much-loved rugby club was seen to be on fire around midnight last night.22 Sep 03:40 AM
New ZealandPolice to investigate Hamilton house fireBlaze broke out when no one was home.21 Sep 07:11 PM
BusinessWaikato Inc sets business award records in a tough yearPandemic restrictions prompt close self scrutiny of strategy and systems.21 Sep 05:28 AM
OpinionHow We Got Happy: DJ Tyler Staunton's journey out of depression"Looking after my well-being is a mental, social and spiritual thing."18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWānaka lockdown breacher facing drink-driving and traffic infringementsIt comes after Willis issued an apology on Tuesday for breaking lockdown restrictions.18 Sep 07:23 AM
New ZealandUp, up and away: Waikato residents finally showing support to local airportWith Auckland Airport out of bounds, travellers are turning to Hamilton Airport instead.13 Sep 10:42 PM
BusinessLevel 4 hit: House sale numbers drop to lowest level since 2014Lockdown started 11.59, August 17: sales affected for nearly half the month.13 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandTe Rawhitiroa Bosch: 'With another language comes another worldview'Te Rawhitiroa says his life would be 'pretty vanilla' if te reo Māori wasn't a part of it.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato DHB cyber attack: 4200 people's personal details disclosed on dark webThousands were hit in the sinister cyber attack in May.10 Sep 04:33 AM
EnvironmentWaikato University puts climate change on agendaAs a world's first, Waikato University has just launched Bachelor of Climate Change degree06 Sep 09:10 PM
New ZealandAfghan translator has grave fears for family hiding from TalibanDozens of decision-ready visa applications prompt legal action by Afghans in the Waikato03 Sep 01:10 AM
New ZealandApartment, two vehicles catch fire in central HamiltonThe couple lost both their vehicles and their belongings in the blaze.01 Sep 03:21 AM
KahuBritish teacher steps up to bilingual unit in ŌpōtikiWeaving certificate has been starting point for personal and professional development.31 Aug 10:25 PM
BusinessWaikato Inc shows most resilience in regional lockdown surveyWaikato most optimistic in survey of Auckland, Tauranga, Taupō commerce.26 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandHamilton woman charged with breaching L4 lockdownThe 20-year-old also faces drug possession charges.26 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandPatrol car damaged, offenders on the runThe police eagle chopper circled over Hamilton for several hours this morning.25 Aug 12:57 AM
TourismSkyCity declares $156.1m annual profit, down 33 per centAustralasian business reveals performance in last 12 months hit by Covid24 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandLockdown takedown: Bubble-busting bandit bashed by brave dadHe rushed in to protect his family - and it was all caught on video.24 Aug 08:15 AM
New Zealand2km queues at testing sites, police managing trafficQueues are up to 5km long with police called in to manage traffic around testing stations.18 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandFrustration and full bladders: Long waits and capacity issues at Covid testing centres on day one of lockdownMum of teen close contact says she was told to come back tomorrow at one testing centre.18 Aug 05:00 PM
