New Zealand'The year that literature died': School dumps Shakespeare, replaces with magazinesReviewer suggested students focus on texts that were simpler and more appealing.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpposition mounting on Watercare's Waikato River planSouthgate, also Hamilton mayor, has been a vocal opponent of the application.25 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandAuckland to Hamilton train ready to leave the stationTe Huia service connecting Hamilton and Auckland ready to roll in early April.25 Mar 01:07 AM
KahuPetition trying to dump colonial street names builds support"These names need to be removed. They depict atrocities that happened to our people."24 Mar 07:18 PM
EnvironmentWaitakaruru Arboretum is Waikato's secret outdoor gemSeeds of Renewal offers workshops, and talks around trees, seeds, plants and gardening.23 Mar 06:19 PM
New ZealandSkydiving tragedy: Principal pays tribute to 'hard-working young man'Skydiver's former high school offers to make his funeral a 'fitting memorial' for him.22 Mar 06:05 AM
LifestyleAir NZ refuses boarding to woman with Tourette syndromeAir NZ has apologised after the woman was in tears trying to fly home for her birthday.20 Mar 01:12 AM
New ZealandHamilton opposes Auckland bid for Waikato waterHamilton says "we have to put our city first".19 Mar 03:10 AM
New ZealandFailed suicide pact: Elderly man admits attempted murder of wifeThe man tried on more than one occasion to take his and wife's life.17 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandWaihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's deathThose charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.17 Mar 01:25 AM
New ZealandMan, 42, charged after death in MorrinsvilleNo one else is being sought in connection with the man's death.17 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandModest Hamilton bungalow sells for surprising $1.01m - 120 per cent above RVModest Hamilton bungalow sells 120 per cent above its RV.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNot so fast but furious: Six people arrested in Raglan with stolen carsOne of the vehicles was spiked and three offenders were arrested near Ngaruawahia.16 Mar 02:21 AM
New ZealandCouncil looks at elected members' childcare costsHamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.15 Mar 05:10 AM
New ZealandRed Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspectSome people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.15 Mar 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No point being afraid' - Hamilton mother and son confront final stages of cancer after 20,000km mercy dash'He's taken a major leap in wisdom in the last 6 months', Vikki Blundell says of son Ryan.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding, lightning ... and a rainbow: Wild weather for central North Island'Moving into tomorrow, it's looking pretty good.'11 Mar 07:51 AM
CrimeRed Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'10 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandMissing Hamilton teen found overnightThe teen was last seen by family on Monday night.09 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandAxe attack murder trial: Victim was 'praying for him to stop'Victim pleaded with Rydell Martin to stop as he swung an axe at him, witness says.09 Mar 01:53 AM
New Zealand'I was slapping him, slapping him hard': Sister's emotional account of seeing dying brotherRydell Tauapiki Martin is charged with murdering Phillip Macpherson with an axe.08 Mar 11:57 PM
New ZealandAxe murder trial: Accused says it was manslaughter not murderRydell Martin is fighting a murder charge after a fatal axe attack two years ago.08 Mar 01:56 AM
EntertainmentMusic to the ears: Crowded House's nationwide tour back on this monthSomething to sing about: Crowded House's "To The Island" tour is all go.05 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandPerson dead after car and truck collideThe crash happened at the intersection of Woodcock and Tauwhere Rds, Tamahere.03 Mar 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingKiwi engineer swaps construction for cannabis startupEngineer Zoe Reece plans to export medicinal cannabis from North Waikato.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChris Mac of Six60 shares his favourite Hamilton spots ahead of concertSix60 will be the first to headline and perform at Claudelands Oval.26 Feb 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMum forced to choose between living in a car with kids, or splitting them up'I'm not parting with my kids ... I'm not prepared to give up my children.'22 Feb 06:16 AM
New ZealandPolice search for missing jet skier in the Waikato RiverPolice received a report at 7.56pm yesterday of a man who had come of his jetski.20 Feb 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingBig changes at top of Gallagher GroupSir William becomes Gallagher president, but will stay on board of technology exporter.16 Feb 12:21 AM
New Zealand'Nervous' Papatoetoe High students wait in long queues for testsAuthorities say no one will be turned away, but some were.15 Feb 06:26 AM
New Zealand'Waste of resources': Mongrel Mob claim police 'intimidation' after raid of birthday functionPolice say there were reports of disorder offences involving gang members.14 Feb 11:46 PM
New Zealand'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup villageSport in the sunshine draws crowds as Prada Cup finals get underway.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Hamilton-to-Auckland train service announcedA commuter service last ran between the two cities in 2001.10 Feb 03:31 AM
