New ZealandNon-essential businesses face fines, immediate shutdownsSupermarkets, pharmacies and banks are all on the list.24 Mar 09:11 PM
CrimeBrandt Shortland moves from coroner role to District Court judgeKaikohe gets its first resident District Court judge - Brandt Shortland.23 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandRents frozen: Government to prevent landlords raising residential rentsKiwi renters will get relief from any increases in rent during the immediate crisis.23 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 in NZ: 36 new coronavirus cases, hospitals restricting visitorsThere are now 102 confirmed cases in NZ and health chief warns more to come.22 Mar 11:52 PM
New ZealandRest home resident contracts Covid-19, staff in isolationRest home outside Hamilton in lockdown after resident tests positive for Covid-19.22 Mar 11:18 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Organisations, volunteers band together to help the elderlyPeople are keen to help the vulnerable but the offer comes with caution.22 Mar 08:38 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: NZ officials probe possible community casesElderly told to stay at home, pubs and clubs to stay open - with restrictions.21 Mar 06:51 PM
Lifestyle'It was a no brainer' - couple cancel wedding day before nuptialsWedding canned at emotional and financial expense but couple says it's the right decision.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo suspension for gynaecologist accused of STI testing woman on first dateDr Naylin Appanna is allowed to continue practising, despite the allegations.20 Mar 03:23 AM
New ZealandPotential new coronavirus case keeps man from courtThe man's lawyer said someone connected to the man had tested positive for the virus.19 Mar 10:06 PM
New ZealandSchool holiday programmes geared up to start earlySchool holiday programmes ready to help if schools close.19 Mar 03:57 AM
New Zealand'What legends!': The Kiwi brewery making hand sanitiser to fight shortageThe brewers are aiming to have the first 1000L batch ready by Monday - and it'll be free.19 Mar 02:38 AM
New ZealandRed herring? Suspected Coronavirus case held at police station doesn't have virusThe man had actually returned a negative test result before he was arrested.19 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: School remains open as child tested for Covid-19Latest suspected case of Covid-19 a child being tested in Hamilton.19 Mar 01:27 AM
New ZealandWaikato coronavirus cases arrived from Sydney, EuropeWaikato cases of Covid-19 flew into New Zealand from Europe and Australia.18 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Cambridge Avantidrome closed due to user showing symptomsA person who used the Avantidrome and a Hamilton City Council staffer are being tested.17 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandMums accused of panic buying while doing regular grocery shopThe two supermarket giants are urging people to shop as they usually would.17 Mar 04:43 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Hamilton City Council worker testedThe worker returned to work from overseas before developing flu-like symptoms.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: School closes to plan for Covid-19Schools are cancelling camps and assemblies and planning for teaching online.17 Mar 02:13 AM
RugbyChiefs lose final match before league stopsIt could indeed end up being the last game Warren Gatland's men play for some time.15 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Multi-billion dollar plan to save jobs as travel rules kick inTens of thousands of jobs on the line as Govt weighs up economic response to Covid-19.15 Mar 04:20 PM
ConstructionWork to start this year on billion-dollar Hamilton lakes projectTransformative $1b Te Awa Lakes housing and adventure park for Hamilton gets nod.12 Mar 08:04 PM
RugbyDecision about being in a place to grow and be happyKnowledge, experience and composure that Lienert-Brown has will be critical.12 Mar 07:04 PM
New ZealandAll aboard? New Hamilton-Auckland train journey 2 hours 20 minsTe Huia train between Hamilton and Auckland to take its first trip in August.11 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandDrowned in Waikato River: Police failed in duty to help fugitiveThe IPCA found officers "did nothing to help [the man] when it was most needed".11 Mar 09:03 PM
New ZealandVictims of fiery car crash near Hamilton dragged to safetyPolice have confirmed none of the occupants were seriously injured.11 Mar 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBattle of Kororāreka remembered 175 years onAttack on Russell sparked by Hone Heke's frustration over Treaty breaches.11 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I don't feel safe in my country': Teenagers bottled in racist attackTwo teenagers were hospitalised after seven people assaulted the group.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm fighting to be heard': Toxic mould in work car - man battles employer, ACC"The next day I was driving the car and my vision deteriorated..." Waikato father tells.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'There is mould, broken windows ... and fleas': Single mum's plea to landlordProperty manager says $400pw for house with borer and broken windows 'modestly' priced.10 Mar 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAirbnb family scores Hamilton rental home that ticks their boxesHours after sharing her struggle finding a rental property, she found the perfect one.10 Mar 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMosque shootings one year on: How is your community marking anniversary?Events are planned around the country to mark one year since the March 15 attacks.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKeep it out, stamp it out: What's in NZ's pandemic plan?The Govt is under fire over its pandemic plan - but experts say it's working. What is it?05 Mar 07:32 AM
New ZealandMental health patients subjected to degrading treatment - Chief OmbudsmanWaikato DHB has come under fire for its degrading treatment of mental health patients.05 Mar 02:00 AM