KahuA record 45 students to graduate from Tipu Ake carving courseThe idea behind the kaupapa was to connect young people with their culture.16 Oct 08:45 PM
New ZealandFunding cuts force Waikato Tourism to pull the pin on international marketingHamilton and Waikato Tourism won't promote the region overseas anymore.16 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandThieves damage several stores in Waikato spreeSeveral Waikato stores were burgled and damaged.16 Oct 12:47 AM
CrimePolice release two people arrested after Te Awamutu homicideA post-mortem examination of the victim will take place on Friday.15 Oct 08:29 PM
EntertainmentIt's official, Bluey is coming to NZThe popular pup will visit Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.15 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He's a robber, that's what he does': Teen hits dairies after being released from jailThe now 19-year-old was today jailed for three years and eight months.15 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incidentA man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.15 Oct 04:37 AM
New ZealandFuture management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewedWaipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"14 Oct 08:40 PM
KahuLady Tureiti Moxon receives honorary doctorate from Waikato UniversityLady Tureiti Moxon has been recognised for 30 years of Māori health mahi.14 Oct 07:05 PM
New ZealandHow much of ratepayer's money Hamilton councillors spend on training revealedHamilton City Council slashed the PD budgets in half, from $6000 each a year to $3000.13 Oct 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaignCriticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.13 Oct 05:55 AM
PoliticsWatch: Winston Peters accosted by protesters, two arrested after pushing Shane JonesWinston Peters described the protesters as "woke and feral".13 Oct 04:03 AM
PoliticsShane Jones calls for new Crown entity to drill for geothermal energyJones is also promising a future for the Marsden Point refinery.12 Oct 06:42 AM
PoliticsInterislander ferries can run for 20 more years, claims Winston PetersThe coalition Government appeared split on what to do about the ferries.11 Oct 11:38 PM
PoliticsReturn to power charges NZ First members as Winston Peters opens party conferenceMembers are celebrating being back in government as the conference starts.11 Oct 09:35 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters promises ‘major’ policy announcement at NZ First conferenceThe policy wasn't in the coalition agreement but Peters is confident he'll get support.11 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ First celebrates strongest position this centuryOPINION: Labour voters and senior figures are being targeted to jump ship.11 Oct 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Wonderful to win': Hamilton's new Lotto millionaire shares his storyThis winner is the country's 45th Lotto millionaire of 2024.10 Oct 10:41 PM
RacingWarren Kennedy optimistic about Te Rapa despite Snazzytavi’s drawDrawn well, Snazzytavi would have been one of the horses to beat.10 Oct 04:21 PM
New ZealandWaikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track BillThe 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.10 Oct 04:06 AM
New ZealandHamilton has a new millionaire after Lotto winThe Powerball jackpot has rolled over to $20 million.09 Oct 08:09 PM
New ZealandGirl, 14 missing since Sunday, family seeking informationAlizayh 14, has been missing from her Huntly home since October 6.09 Oct 05:56 AM
New ZealandCops assaulted during arrest of fleeing driverThe man was arrested after deliberately driving his vehicle into two police cars.09 Oct 04:08 AM
New ZealandTourism spots out in the cold after two councils split with regional tourism organisation'Waitomo and Ōtorohanga won’t be recommended anymore,' says RTO chief.09 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandSeven arrested after Greenpeace activists scale dairy factoryThe protesters unfurled a 160sq m banner and abseiled down the building.09 Oct 03:13 AM
New ZealandTrail of blood leads to body of stabbed Mongrel Mob memberTe Reo Wickliffe-Heta was killed by a woman after he turned up at her home.08 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandTrading Red Bands for six-inch heels: Steep rise of a Māori pageant mumVannessa Savage-Taranaki takes her culture to the international stage.07 Oct 09:55 PM
New ZealandTwo men charged with 'multiple burglaries' across Waikato after early-morning traffic stopPolice say they hope to identify the owners of the property over the next few days.07 Oct 03:36 AM
New ZealandFormer All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic awardRugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.04 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAn audience with the queen: Rocky Horror’s Richard O’Brien on the monster behind his new show'I might get weepy from time to time, darling. Forgive me.'04 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandFormer St Peter’s teacher guilty of historical offending including naked piggyback ridesJudge Tini Clark: "Their silence does not mean they forgot".04 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandThe city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZHousing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.03 Oct 08:22 PM
New ZealandA killing without consequences: Heroic act ends in tragedyA loved son died moments after a chaotic, violent incident at an emergency home.03 Oct 07:46 PM
New Zealand'Made me feel like I was 90 years old': Trish Mitchell shares her breast cancer journeyOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.02 Oct 03:01 AM