New ZealandArsonist assaults 91yo womanA man obsessed by fire tried to burn down a classroom while on bail for assaulting a 91-year-old woman.15 Dec 11:27 PM
New ZealandPolice car 'cut in front of truck before crash'A police car involved in a crash with a truck on State Highway 1 this morning was on its way to provide urgent back-up in Hamilton.13 Dec 04:00 AM
TelecommunicationsWatch NZH Local Focus: Frustration growing ultra-fast in Matamata-PiakoWaikato towns are on the list but businesses are sick of waiting for ultra-fast broadband. And some have even taken matters into their own hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Dec 11:39 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Frustration growing ultra-fast in Matamata-PiakoWaikato towns are on the list but businesses are sick of waiting for ultra-fast broadband. And some have even taken matters into their own hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch12 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate burglary of pharmacyA Hamilton pharmacy was broken into with a crowbar and a safe with prescription medicine and cash stolen.12 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandFamily leave town after drowningThe family of a Hamilton man who drowned in the Waikato River, as his dog sat at the edge, have left the city as memories of his death remain raw.11 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandWaikato water restrictions kick inParts of Waikato are having to restrict how much water they use due to the hotter weather. Hamilton, Waipa and Waikato district are 11 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandGirls robbed of keys, cellphoneWaikato police are investigating the robbery of a set of car keys and cellphone from two girls in a Ngaruawahia street.11 Dec 07:10 PM
RetailFree service to ease shopping agonyA free service has been set up to ease the Christmas shopping horror.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan tries to grab 2-year-old girlPolice are seeking witnesses to an attempted abduction of a child outside a Hamilton pre-school.10 Dec 01:39 AM
New Zealand10-year-old pupil raped boy at campThe mother of a Hamilton primary school student believes the school and other authorities have tried to brush the incident under the carpet, reports say.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan falls from balcony after 'domestic dispute' in HamiltonOne man has been injured and another arrested after a "domestic dispute" at a house on Grey St in Hamilton.07 Dec 09:35 AM
New ZealandCaterpillar's transformation on videoA Hamilton woman's fascination with butterflies has caught it's budding transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis on video.07 Dec 03:15 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birdsKākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch07 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandSummer temperatures hit 30CParts of the North Island are expected to hit 30 degrees today, with Hawke's Bay getting the biggest dose of the sun's rays.06 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandMore schools kept kids in seclusionAt least two more schools have been investigated after complaints about seclusion rooms - including one that was eventually closed.06 Dec 09:48 PM
New ZealandGang leader denies weapons chargesJamie Pink has pleaded not guilty to charges of possessing weapons.06 Dec 09:11 PM
TechnologyWatch NZH Local Focus: Arms open for accessibility in the TronHamilton is celebrating disabilities today, and it's inspirational. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Dec 11:23 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Arms open for accessibility in the TronHamilton is celebrating disabilities today, and it's inspirational. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch05 Dec 11:22 PM
New ZealandBody found in river identifiedA Hamilton man whose body was discovered in the Waikato River on Sunday morning has been named.05 Dec 04:50 AM
New ZealandHamilton man douses ex, kid, in petrolA man was sentenced today after an incident last year when he doused his victims in petrol and threatened to set them on fire.05 Dec 01:47 AM
New ZealandBody id'd as Thai man from HamiltonThe body of a young Asian man was found in the Waikato River this morning.04 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandTheft, assault at Hamilton Gardens CafeTwo Hamilton Gardens Cafe staff have been left shaken but uninjured after a robbery on Saturday.04 Dec 02:08 AM
New ZealandMan discharges himself after stabbingA man who suffered minor stab wounds to his back has discharged himself from Waikato Hospital.03 Dec 10:40 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: Maori loan words making English more KiwiWe all seem to use more Māori kupu as each year goes by. But a three year study at Waikato University aims to learn how and why that's happening, and if one Māori word will attract others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Dec 05:53 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Māori loan words making English more KiwiWe all seem to use more Māori kupu as each year goes by. But a three year study at Waikato University aims to learn how and why that's happening, and if one Māori word will attract others. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch03 Dec 08:52 AM
CrimeWoman shot in HamiltonA woman has been shot during a domestic dispute in Hamilton this morning.02 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandWaikato SPCA shuts its doorsWaikato SPCA announced on Friday that it will close its doors.02 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandHamilton councillor's anti-fluoride blastA first-time councillor has been criticised for lobbying her elected colleagues and the district health board over her anti-fluoride views.01 Dec 02:32 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Amazing marionettes at Waikato Museum"Essentially you breathe life into something that is dead material" Puppeteer Norbert Hausberg exhibits his lifelong passion. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Nov 10:33 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Amazing marionettes at Waikato Museum"Essentially you breathe life into something that is dead material" Puppeteer Norbert Hausberg exhibits his lifelong passion. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch27 Nov 10:30 PM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Recycling Options for HamiltonWheelie bins and an extra recycling bin for food scraps isn't good news for everyone in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.25 Nov 06:00 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Recycling Options for HamiltonWheelie bins and an extra recycling bin for food scraps. That isn't good news for everyone in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch25 Nov 02:34 AM
New ZealandFirst 'third strike' sentencingA man convicted of indecently assaulting a female prison guard has become the first person in New Zealand to be sentenced for a 'third strike' offence.24 Nov 02:43 AM
