New Zealand'Back the f*** up': Shoplifter pulls out 30cm knife during thefts It was likely the stolen items were going to be traded for money or drugs.03 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A miracle': Family reunited with cat 5 years after she ran offHoney returned to Waikato family after running away in Christchurch en route to Dunedin.03 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after SH1 crash between car and motorbike in WaikatoThe crash between a car and motorbike happened at Meremere at 1.45pm.03 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandThames man bashes sister over head with cans of baked beansThe 60-year-old lives 'on the brink of society' rurally on the Coromandel peninsula.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan in custody after family harm incident closes rural Waikato roadArmed police were called just before 12.50pm on Monday.02 Mar 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Super Rugby’s balance of power suddenly looks very differentOPINION: It's time to take the Australians seriously.01 Mar 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He can still sell properties': Agent linked to $22m tax probe lands new rolePrakash is linked to property firms allegedly owing $28m, mostly to IRD.01 Mar 04:00 PM
World'Why the servility?': Helen Clark blasts Govt response to Iran strikes as 'disgrace'The former PM says the strikes on Iran breached international law and its sovereignty.01 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandUniversity of Waikato gifted $5m for environmental science researchThe donation comes as the George Mason Charitable Trust distributes its final funds.01 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Heard a couple of booms': High-profile Auckland restaurateurs stuck in DubaiThe couple were in Dubai for investment talks and a holiday.01 Mar 01:00 AM
New Zealand'A liar and a manipulator': Nurse scammed $112k from colleagues, then went gambling The 34-year-old claimed her mother had died and her father had a 'brain problem'.01 Mar 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Cowardly attack': Police hunt trio Matangi assault over noisy burnoutsTwo people were taken to Waikato Hospital.28 Feb 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston AldworthChiefs v Crusaders player ratings: The ABs loosie who outshone his rivalsOPINION: Rating the performances of the Chiefs and Crusaders players on Saturday night.28 Feb 06:01 PM
EntertainmentHuia Rawiri shares her favourite spots in AucklandEvery week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders come back from two-try deficit to top Chiefs in HamiltonRumours of the Crusaders' demise have been greatly exaggerated.28 Feb 08:06 AM
New ZealandLake housing development rezoning approved despite hapū protestThe plan allows up to 66 new lifestyle sections overlooking Lake Whakamaru.28 Feb 12:00 AM
Rugby'One to remember': Chiefs halfback Roe hits 50 games in Crusaders clashThe former Hamilton Boys’ High School standout first debuted for the Chiefs in 2021.27 Feb 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhat to do in Auckland this weekend: Pride parties, opera nights and ocean delightsFood festivals and opera headline Auckland’s autumn line-up.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Blunder and mistake’: Judge spares pharmacist a conviction after karaoke bar gropingBut Timothy Cham now risks losing his New Zealand pharmacy licence over the offending.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Utter mayhem': Group of 10 teen burglars' crime spree ends with three in prisonThe group stole a car and broke into businesses in Hamilton and Te Kauwhata.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandMartial artists' 100km walk to raise awareness around coward-punch violenceUFC coach Mike Angove will honour 15 coward-punch manslaughter victims on the walk.27 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton road-rage assault leaves victim in serious condition, police hunt offendersPolice say at least two offenders fled in a vehicle.27 Feb 01:39 AM
New ZealandLiquid gold on wheels: Mobile plasma bus brings donation closer to homePlasma from donations can be turned into up to 11 products to treat 50 illnesses.27 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandFive rescued after boat capsizes in choppy Lyttelton HarbourVolunteers from Coastguard Sumner and Coastguard Canterbury led the rescue.27 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandHamilton councillors vow shake-up after audit finds 'significant areas of concern'Councillors now face 35 procurement reforms to roll out over three years.26 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandFarmers call for 'level playing field' for porkImported pork can be raised in sow stalls and tighter crates that are banned in NZ.26 Feb 08:39 PM
Racing'A stupid thing to do': Leading jockey admits using cocaineSam Weatherley is one of New Zealand's top-performing jockeys26 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton’s growth may lead to lower speed limits on part of Te Rapa RdUp to 2500 homes are planned, bringing more walkers, cyclists and buses.26 Feb 05:26 PM
New ZealandFormer student steps up to lead longstanding Hamilton dance studioKerry Davis, who took over after her mother’s death in 2019, is retiring.26 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against CrusadersRichard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.26 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Three Hawke’s Bay finalists for NZer of the Year awards'I’m just carrying on a legacy that was made for me.'26 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandGovt crackdown finds cash wages, worker breaches at construction firmsOrganised crime groups reportedly exploit weaknesses to launder money and exploit staff.26 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandInside the new Waikato airbase keeping patients connected to critical careSpecialist nurses on board perform critical care at speeds above 536km/h.26 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandMan shot in Te Kauwhata, three arrested after firearm foundPolice say the man was shot at a Te Kauwhata address now under investigation.25 Feb 09:24 PM