New ZealandPolice officer injured in Hamilton crash, man charged with assaulting police, failure to stopOfficers had activated the patrol car's lights and siren before the two-vehicle crash.16 Jul 05:57 AM
New ZealandHigh school counsellors were awarded $1.8m for workplace stress - now that's being challengedKath and Ron Cronin-Lampe were awarded damages after dealing with 32 deaths.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAmericans in New Zealand 'terrified' after Trump shootingMany Americans who call New Zealand home are left shaken by the presidential campaign.15 Jul 12:03 AM
New ZealandBakeries square off over custard credentialsWinning custard square takes three days to produce.14 Jul 09:25 PM
New Zealand'What a coward': Judge lambasts young man who beat pregnant partner'You can take it as read that if you return to court you will go to jail.'13 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandBoxing: IBF crown defence a first for HamiltonTwo-division world champion Lani Daniels will fight in a homecoming match of sorts.13 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhat events are on in Waikato this weekend?The Matariki ki Waikato festival continues and there is lots of school holiday fun.12 Jul 04:58 PM
New Zealand'Go f*** yourself': Rapist abuses judge, walks out of sentencingGregory Simon punched a woman in the head before strangling and raping her.12 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandAlleged carjacker arrested after stealing two vehicles, ramming police carThe 26yo woman was arrested after police spiked the allegedly stolen car she fled in.12 Jul 06:55 AM
New ZealandTall order for zoo-to-zoo giraffe deliveryPreparing a giraffe for a road trip takes a bit of planning.12 Jul 03:20 AM
New ZealandPerson and pet budgie rescued from Hamilton motel fireFire and Emergency crews were alerted to the fire at 7.52am.11 Jul 10:25 PM
New ZealandShoplifter pees on shelves as he walks down supermarket aisleDuchaan Fraser now has to pay $4000 back to Woolworths at $15 a week.11 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple failures in lead-up to death of mental health patient, coroner rulesMother believes failures in health system will not improve, despite the strong criticism.11 Jul 06:06 PM
New ZealandCulinary Fare draws in more than 500 young competitors from around NZ"It’s hard, but that’s the beauty of it. If it was easy, you would get bored."11 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPro-Palestine protest disrupts opening of migrant Settlement CentreThe Settlement Centre Waikato postpones its opening events due to a pro-Palestine protest.11 Jul 04:53 AM
New ZealandIndependent arbiter needed for code of conduct complaints, mayors sayIt follows a complaint on Hamilton city councillor Andrew Bydder’s expletive-laden rant.11 Jul 02:15 AM
New ZealandHamilton's family's sporting dynasty grows with All Blacks halfback call-upNoah Hotham could become the third sibling to represent New Zealand.10 Jul 11:40 PM
New ZealandKey BOP-Waikato highway to close for maintenanceRoute between the two regions will close overnight on four consecutive days.10 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandNordstrom goes from Mooloo man to a RamThe 2024 Chiefs pre-season replacement has been named in the Heartland squad.09 Jul 08:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato Business Awards draw in record number of entriesThe finalists will be announced in September.09 Jul 06:30 PM
TalanoaFamilies desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelvesAbout 193,000 children in NZ have eczema, which is more prevalent in Pasifika and Māori.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton on track for 520 new state homes this year, hundreds more plannedOf Waikato's 582 new social homes being built this year, 520 of them are in Hamilton City.09 Jul 02:06 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist in critical condition after early morning Hamilton crashThe crash happened at the intersection of Massey and Greenwood Streets in Frankton.08 Jul 07:57 PM
KahuMum of three reached the bottom, now she's on her way upAfter years of pain, Kimi Parata breaks her cycle of offending.08 Jul 07:07 PM
New Zealand'Just let it happen': 67yo's words about rape to schoolgirl on busHe touched the teen's thigh as he spoke to her about rape.08 Jul 05:00 PM
SportNetball: FTNC Premier come back with a vengeanceIn the third game of the second round of the comp, most of the games were quite close.08 Jul 02:45 AM
New ZealandWaikato Expressway update: Horotiu southbound on-ramp to close for several weeksThe closures would allow for resurfacing works to take place, NZTA said.08 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato win! Lotto luck for Ōtorohanga playerOne store sold 10 winning tickets plus a second division Powerball winner.07 Jul 07:46 PM
New Zealand'We used the pools for a hot shower': Families go months without power because of non-paymentHouseholds choose between heating and cooking to keep the power on.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice crash investigator retires after 43 yearsSport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.07 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato police find two teens 'safe and well' after disappearancePolice said the two teens were found "safe and well".06 Jul 06:59 AM
CrimeFirst he targeted jewellery stores. Then teen crim graduated to prison stabbingsTwo brazen daytime heists, both terrifying shoppers at crowded malls, netted $850,000.05 Jul 11:31 PM
New ZealandWaikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finalsTop 2024 women's try scorer grateful for her Melville team and family.05 Jul 09:45 PM
New ZealandNew club rugby trophy honours legacy of Waikato All Blacks greatsThe first match for the Clarke Family Cup took place in Morrinsville last weekend.04 Jul 08:00 PM