Sport‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi RegattaThe new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.09 Feb 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: A match-maker’s dream and rugby’s saddest storyOPINION: The Chiefs will need no reminder how much effort is needed to beat the new Blues.09 Feb 04:46 PM
New ZealandFatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in WaikatoPolice were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am. 09 Feb 12:56 AM
RacingTuxedo stakes Derby claim with dominant Waikato Guineas winTuxedo's dominant win at Te Rapa boosts his Derby prospects significantly.08 Feb 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racingThe Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.08 Feb 05:00 PM
Crime‘I was pretty high’: Serial thief stole $60k focusing on donation boxes, tip jarsFor years, he was a bane on North Island businesses. But a remarkable change was reported.08 Feb 05:00 PM
RacingAustralians triumph in sprint showdownDespite their top-flight talent, the Kiwi contingent could not repel the Aussie invasion.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: One lucky Hamilton ticketholder is $10.5m richerTonight's draw offered the chance for someone to become an instant multi-millionaire.08 Feb 07:59 AM
New ZealandCops take suspected explosive into police station – then call NZSAS bomb experts for helpPolice arrested a man found with two guns, then had a surprise once back at the station.08 Feb 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'I’m definitely a Scrooge!' Inside the life and rise of Anna Mowbray - from country girl to billionaire'[Ali is] such an incredible person; a big softie - he’s so open, so vulnerable, so real.'07 Feb 05:58 PM
RacingGrail Seeker out to defend New Zealand’s newfound sprinting prideThe BCD shapes as a race with so many layers it is our thoroughbred race of the season.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
New ZealandMan accused of striking police officer with car appears in courtThe incident happened at 8pm on Wednesday in Huntly.07 Feb 01:32 AM
New ZealandPolice Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline copA police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly. 06 Feb 05:51 PM
Tennis‘I will find you, I’m going to kill you’: Kiwi tennis players reveal shocking online abuseMessages often come from international bettors upset over losing bets.06 Feb 05:00 PM
RacingLeica Lucy’s next big test as Ellis Classic looms at Te RapaRobbie Patterson: 'She is one of those horses who is a real pleasure to train.'06 Feb 04:55 PM
RacingHow Savaglee’s performance could redefine his racing careerSavaglee's draw, barrier four, gives him an advantage to stay close to the leaders.06 Feb 04:43 PM
New ZealandPM says Waitangi Treaty Grounds need not ‘dominate’ national day of celebrationPrime Minister wants Waitangi Day be celebrated across the whole country.06 Feb 06:11 AM
New Zealand‘A great mix of cultures’: Rotorua’s vibrant Waitangi Day festivitiesThe Waitangi Day event in Rotorua attracted up to 10,000 visitors.06 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandBlues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.05 Feb 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Seymour’s romantic beach proposal; Kiwi running billionaire’s empirePlus, is NZ rich list heiress Ali Andrews married to her French-US billionaire boyfriend?05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcamThe man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.05 Feb 07:11 AM
New ZealandCoromandel man accused of fatally shooting pig hunter granted bail until 2027Stu Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.05 Feb 06:54 AM
New ZealandWaikato Expressway blocked at Tamahere after crashPolice were alerted to the accident at about 4pm.05 Feb 04:10 AM
New ZealandLightning strike at Waikato Hospital affected pagers, internet, fire system 'At no point in time was there any disruption to the delivery of patient care.'04 Feb 10:29 PM
New ZealandTall Blacks and Tall Ferns to play new Trans-Tasman comp in HamiltonThe new comp will be the first time in several years New Zealand has played Australia.04 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why redefining Waitangi Day is crucial for national unityOPINION: Governor Hobson summed up the Treaty’s intent: 'he tahi tatou' – 'we are one'.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of riverBrenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playgroundVJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.04 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMissing Hamilton girl found ‘safe and well’Police and her family had concerns for her wellbeing.04 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandBalloons over Waikato organisers make changes to Nightglow ticket systemThe Nightglow will take place on March 22 in Hamilton.03 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandHamilton death referred to the CoronerThe referral comes after a postmortem was carried out today.02 Feb 11:21 PM
New ZealandHamilton teen’s death ‘unexplained’ – police investigatingThe 19-year-old woman was found unresponsive about 12.30am.01 Feb 10:01 PM