New ZealandBackyard shooter admits firing gun which hit neighbourThe 47-year-old pleaded guilty and will now attempt a restorative justice conference.11 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandSex of Hamilton Zoo's new baby chimp revealedTroop being given time to bond in their upgraded enclosure.11 Jan 04:09 AM
New Zealand31 new Covid cases in managed isolation; 19 cases linked to UK strainCases have averaged 10 a day since the last update on Thursday.10 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandShark expert urges caution for beach-goers after Waihī deathSharks can "be very abundant in some places" in summer, the marine biologist says.08 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandLast weekend of the Christmas break - how's the weather?There may still be a chance for one last beach trip this weekend before returning to work.08 Jan 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New ZealandThere are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged police shooter appears in courtThe 38-year-old faces seven serious charges including kidnapping and shooting at police.07 Jan 12:12 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 scare: Woman at centre of court lockdown 'hurt and upset' after backlashThe woman was now on leave after comments on social media.06 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandCovid confusion: How a runny nose sparked district court lockdownHamilton District Court was shut down within 20 minutes of opening today.06 Jan 02:24 AM
New ZealandIsolation worker who sparked court lockdown tests negative for Covid - bossThe court house went into lockdown before 10am today.06 Jan 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Nearly completed Waikato Expressway link good for regionEDITORIAL: The final stretches to this crucial artery are nearing completion.03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I almost killed Neil Finn': Roadie reveals concert horrorDon't scream - it's not over: Crowded House frontman is preparing for NZ tour.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHighway to heaven: Three-decade road project in final phaseThe $607m Hamilton bypass is due to open at the end of 2021.01 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.30 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandPedestrian critical after being hit by car north of HamiltonThe crash happened near Gordonton about 11am today.26 Dec 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumRugbyBarbed Wire Boks: New revelations of 'poisonous gas' alert on 1981 tourThe bomb squad was scrambled after a player prank turned "serious".26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandStay out of the water: Dangerous algae levels spark health warningChildren and dogs are thought to be at particular risk of harm.26 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandMIQ guests woken in middle of night amid escape fearsA security guard spotted a broken window, leading to a headcount in the early hours.25 Dec 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack CapsTop 10 cricket grounds: Best places in NZ to watch cricket this summerThe top three picks might just surprise you.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I just want to say thanks': Mysterious man pays for woman's Xmas groceriesThe man asked to cut in front of her at the checkout - then paid for her groceries.23 Dec 11:21 PM
New Zealand'Thought we would die': Couple's horror 160km/h car chase after picking up distressed womanGood Samaritan's Christmas ruined and car damaged.23 Dec 10:23 PM
New ZealandMan rescued from Waikato River near Hamilton CBDThe circumstances of how the person came to be in the river are still being established.21 Dec 12:00 AM
KahuHamilton homicide: Oz whānau of woman killed in front of children miss funeralNgawai Himiona is being farewelled in Tauranga this morning.20 Dec 06:17 PM
New ZealandCommercial contractors win school lunch tenderBig companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDefying cancer for Xmas: Radical treatment keeping killer disease at bayMiriam Walter saw the tumour in her pancreas shrink 73 per cent thanks to the new device.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRestaurateur's shock death: 'A freight train of a man'The owner of 14 restaurants died from a heart attack after playing soccer this week.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice release name of slain Hamilton mum'Our loving, caring and fierce sister will never be forgotten rip our angel.'18 Dec 02:43 AM
New ZealandMan charged after dog fatally mauled one-day-old babyThe baby was fatally mauled by a dog.18 Dec 01:21 AM
New ZealandEmbattled Waikato jockey in court after allegedly posting 'distressing digital communication'The Cambridge-based jockey was remanded on bail without plea until next month.17 Dec 10:09 PM
New Zealand'I've been shot!': Backyard target practice goes terribly wrongMan shot in the shoulder by stray bullet that penetrated through the wall of his home.17 Dec 04:20 AM
New Zealand'My mummy's dead': Toddler's blood-curdling screams after homicideA neighbour described the blood curdling screams on the Hamilton street.17 Dec 03:28 AM
New ZealandJudge's decision: 'Limited evidence' of domestic abuse in Laken Rose's relationshipJustice Matthew Muir released his 300-page reserve decision this morning.16 Dec 10:08 PM
New ZealandHorse trainer guilty in child sex abuse caseThe judge revealed the verdicts at 10am.16 Dec 08:55 PM
New ZealandWoman dies in Hamilton house: Man charged with murderA homicide investigation is under way in Hamilton after an incident overnight.16 Dec 07:13 PM