New Zealand'Harder than rugby': Messam training hard for Merewether boutMessam says he's excited for Taupō's Merewether to test his boxing abilities.31 Oct 01:49 AM
KahuFuneral firm owed $150,000 in families’ unpaid billsSimplicity has listed deceased individuals with unpaid bills on social media.30 Oct 11:43 PM
New ZealandNews stories resulted in online abuse, lawyer in defamation case claimsPlaintiffs say they suffered mental anguish and reputational damage following stories.30 Oct 05:00 AM
PropertyIconic Art Deco home to be demolishedEveryone liked the idea of renovating the 1940s home, but the numbers didn’t stack up.29 Oct 06:35 AM
New ZealandOne dead in SH23 crash in WaikatoThe two-vehicle crash was reported around 9.15am.28 Oct 11:45 PM
New ZealandBringing back 'village energy': New market, eatery and retail precinct set to openThe market, eatery and retail destination will soon open in Grey St.27 Oct 08:04 PM
New ZealandMost Waikato councils opt for Māori wardsThe most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.27 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'They couldn’t fight back': Man forced kids to eat chilli sauce as punishmentRaymond Vandy also kicked the children and used a cooking spoon to hit them.27 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFormer Chiefs sponsor Summit Homes taking rugby club to courtDetails of the court action are murky.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcerns for safety of 14-year-old last seen in Whangārei14-year-old Rawinia was last seen in the Whangārei area on October 17.27 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandNiuean 'piece of cake' wins national art award"It is a wonderful marker to celebrate our reo and how proud I am to be Māori.”27 Oct 02:00 AM
KahuThe kapa haka competition connecting to a tool for healingKapa haka in Kirikiriroa is being used as a healing power of culture.26 Oct 07:47 PM
CrimeMan who kidnapped, dragged woman from bottle store by hair jailedBut Raniera Turner will likely be out of jail by Christmas due to time already served.26 Oct 03:38 AM
New ZealandKiller driver's jail sentence quashed due to injuries she suffered in crash she causedShe was driving drunk when she caused a crash that killed a young woman.24 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandDay of violence: Gang members on trial for murder, assault, robberyMobsters accused of killing man who wouldn't give them drugs and attacking two others.24 Oct 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Wise owl' of Waikato local government diesHugh Vercoe's service to the community included 15 years as Matamata-Piako mayor.23 Oct 11:22 PM
RacingHorse racing: Olivia Thornley climbs into hottest seatKiwi jockey Ryan Elliot laughs when he sees himself on the list of the world’s best jockey22 Oct 06:42 PM
New ZealandTigers' 15-times-a-day mating routine 'actually not that many'There are high hopes Hamilton Zoo's latest love story will result in new tiger cubs.21 Oct 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'What about us?' Treaty settlement leaves home owners fearing they will lose accessAnxious beachfront home owners plead with council and government over Treaty settlement.21 Oct 04:00 PM
RacingHorse racing: Being top jockey no sweat except for weight of expectationKiwi jockey Ryan Elliot laughs when he sees himself on the list of the world’s best jockey20 Oct 05:03 PM
New Zealand'It will be on fire': Fight between mother and son ended in family home burning downFamily lost nearly all of their belongings and didn't have contents insurance.20 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandExtra Te Huia train services next year, but no trains on Labour WeekendTe Huia is expanding its timetable.20 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandWhat Waikato MPs say they'll focus on firstWaikato region MPs share their goals for the coming term.19 Oct 10:55 PM
New ZealandNew berry farm opens in Waikato in time for PYO seasonStrawberries are set to be the star of Labour weekend.19 Oct 07:54 PM
RacingRacing: Crocetti ready to get a move onWalker warns unbeaten 3YO is not yet hitting full speed and can lead or trail19 Oct 05:22 PM
RacingStar jockey gains exemption to resume racingStar jockey Matt Cameron will return to race riding tomorrow.19 Oct 05:21 PM
New ZealandUber Eats apologises after driver delivers car repair bill instead of KFCFood delivery platform was initially unwilling to engage with disgruntled car owner.19 Oct 07:06 AM
New Zealand'We're gonna shoot up the house': Masked, armed robbers storm flatTamate Gough began using drugs aged 6, while Sijaye Rhind was 11.19 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'She was in a position of chaos': Sister jailed for role in murderTeretere Taniwha assaulted two other men before Sao Yean was fatally attacked.19 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton Zoo zebras have been busy with 29th foal in 15 yearsMare Marbles gave birth to the still-nameless foal at the end of September.19 Oct 12:51 AM
New ZealandPopular Waikato reserve to reopen for Labour WeekendKeeley Reserve at Karapiro will reopen in time for Labour Weekend.18 Oct 10:12 PM
New ZealandWaikato surgeon given fellowship to study 'catastrophic' heart conditionCardiothoracic surgeon and researcher awarded Foundation100 fellowship.18 Oct 09:24 PM
New ZealandLotto luck for Waikato playersTwo of eight second division winners were from tickets bought in the region.18 Oct 06:15 PM
New Zealand'I only had one bottle of wine and one bottle of beer': Driver so drunk he thought the woman he hit had crashed into himInstead of checking on the other driver he reversed, dumped his car and ran off on foot.18 Oct 05:00 AM
