New ZealandMan gets 13 years for toilet murderA Hamilton man who bludgeoned an elderly man to death with a bottle of bourbon has been sentenced to a minimum of 13 years' jail.10 Feb 11:38 PM
TravelRoom check: Novotel Hamilton TainuiIf you do happen to find yourself in Hamilton, and unwilling to stay in one of the array of mock Tudor motels the city has to offer, this is a good place.03 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTackling homelessness head onAs most Kiwis head home, some have no homes to go to - but that is changing in Hamilton, which aims to end homelessness this year.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar plunges off high rise carparkTwo people have been seriously injured after a car drove off the third floor of a carpark building in Hamilton.28 Jan 06:51 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze rips through restaurantSmoke was seen billowing across Hamilton in the early hours of this morning as fire crews battled a large restaurant fire.15 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandMassive fire seen across HamiltonMore than 20 firefighters from across Waikato were today called to a large blaze which produced a plume visible over Hamilton.05 Jan 12:15 AM
New ZealandZoo keepers recognised for braveryTwo Hamilton Zoo staff confronted by a tiger who had just mauled their colleague have been recognised for their quick-thinking actions.08 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandHamilton drink driving blitzAlmost 320 people were caught drink driving in a police blitz in Hamilton over the weekend.07 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandMan charged after driving car into crowdAn 18-year-old man who drove his car into a crowd of people has received multiple charges this afternoon.04 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandCrash caused by driver on wrong sideA car driving on the wrong side of the road caused a head-on collision in Hamilton earlier today.01 Dec 10:41 PM
New ZealandCouple face drug charges after routine stopA couple is facing multiple drug charges after being busted with a variety of drugs and paraphernalia during a routine traffic stop.30 Nov 11:23 PM
New ZealandPregnant woman hurt after vomit stopShe suffered a broken leg after alleged drink driver smashed into group of pedestrians.29 Nov 10:24 PM
New ZealandPolice seek man over card theftsPolice are seeking a man who allegedly stole contact-less cards and used them at several locations around Hamilton, including service stations.26 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandBomb threat closes Hamilton gardensPolice said a "non-specific threat" was received via the independent, anonymous Crimestoppers crimeline at about 1.35pm.26 Nov 02:16 AM
New ZealandTeens drag elderly woman out of carCar-jackers stopped her to ask the time then pulled her out of the car.25 Nov 09:59 PM
New ZealandFallen power lines close Hamilton roadFallen power lines have closed a road in Hamilton after a truck collided with a pole at a busy intersection.25 Nov 08:47 PM
New ZealandAttempted murder charge over stabbingsA man has been charged with attempted murder after two stabbings in Hamilton yesterday, one of which left a man with life-threatening injuries.22 Nov 07:58 AM
New ZealandArmed police called out to stabbingArmed police have surrounded an address in a Hamilton suburb after a stabbing incident.21 Nov 05:46 AM
BusinessHamilton property prices skyrocketAverage Hamilton property values have posted a massive 21 per cent rise average in the just released three-yearly council revaluations.18 Nov 04:33 AM
New ZealandMan dies after fall from car parkHamilton commuters were urged to avoid the CBD this morning after a man died after a fall from a car park building.26 Oct 08:43 PM
New ZealandFamily escape Hamilton house fireA family had to flee a burning house in Hamilton this evening.26 Oct 08:04 AM
New ZealandWarrant issued for owner of giant slideA warrant has been issued to arrest the owner of a giant inflatable slide which collapsed and injured six children.19 Oct 01:49 AM
New ZealandFoetus stolen from grieving mother"We have lost and grieved, and now have to do it all again."16 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandTiger attack: Mother speaks outThe grief-stricken mother of a zookeeper killed by a Sumatran tiger has spoken of her love for her daughter and the heartbreak on her death.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton police investigate unexplained deathThe body was found behind properties in Lake Crescent. A member of the public contacted police about 9.40am.09 Oct 07:04 AM
New Zealand1.8m fence kept tiger from publicHamilton Zoo keeper had near-miss while giving tiger talk two years ago, sparking new questions about mauling death last month.08 Oct 06:12 PM
New ZealandEx-volunteer firefighter remanded on bailA former volunteer firefighter has appeared in court accused of stealing property from the Fire Service.08 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandHunt for cigarette burglarThief stole a "large quantity" of cigarettes and tobacco and used a mountain bike as a getaway vehicle.06 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandMourners pack service for killed zoo keeperSamantha Kudeweh, zoo keeper fatally mauled by a tiger, has been remembered as a "passionate" and witty person.28 Sep 01:14 AM
New ZealandTradie loses two fingers, three days inA timber worker lost two fingers and the tip of his thumb on just his third day on the job.26 Sep 01:30 AM
New Zealand$17,000+ raised for children of zoo keeperMore than $17,000 has been raised in an internet appeal for the children of Hamilton Zoo curator Samantha Kudeweh, who was killed by a Sumatran tiger last weekend.25 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandAuditor says tiger investigation flawedAuditor says Samantha Kudeweh's life could've been saved had council undertaken a more thorough investigation following a near miss in 2013.23 Sep 05:20 AM
New ZealandFuneral for mauled zoo keeperSamantha Kudeweh was an experienced senior keeper and a mother to two children and was killed by Oz, the male Sumatran tiger at the Hamilton zoo.22 Sep 09:16 PM
