New ZealandPeople turned away from two Hamilton testing centres after positive Covid caseWaikato DHB says testing sites will have extended hours tomorrow.03 Oct 04:03 AM
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