New Zealand‘I feared for my life while in prison’, complainant tells juryJesse Whitiora feared for his life while in custody and serving a home detention sentence.12 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandGrave fears: More embalmers, funeral directors neededOne young embalmer was poached from the hospitality industry, but more are needed.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrown Solicitor investigated over workplace culture allegationsProbe launched by the Solicitor General after complaints from staff.04 May 07:40 PM
New ZealandFour youths, some as young as 14, arrested after Hamilton ram-raidsFour youths, aged between 14 and 18 years old, were taken into custody.27 Apr 05:29 AM
New ZealandWaikato police seize six vehicles after illegal street racingThe vehicles weres seized after police executed search warrants.26 Apr 01:28 AM
KahuTama Potaka: When you look at Māori communities, the peaks are under Bolger and Key, not Clark and ArdernNational MP on why he believes National is best for Māori.25 Apr 11:02 PM
New ZealandTwo men arrested after shots fired at police in Hamilton overnightPolice were responding to a report of an attempted car theft in Hamilton East.25 Apr 06:01 AM
New ZealandHamilton Michael Hill raided: Taupō store also robbed overnight, youths arrestedThe raid on the store comes less than a week after a Chartwell store was hit.25 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandColdest morning of the year so far for some, more chilly weather on the wayKiwis are in for some more cold nights from the middle of the week.25 Apr 12:07 AM
New Zealand'It's happening every day': Youth huffing in laundromat machinesCCTV footage shows youths climbing into washing machines to inhale deodorant.23 Apr 11:34 PM
TravelYou've heard of the ice cream, but where exactly is Duck Island?Cameron Farmilo, one of the founders of Duck Island, shares some local secrets.23 Apr 12:43 AM
New ZealandPlumber hires criminal mate, ends up in fight over 'sacking''It’s been a long time coming my bro. This just ain’t the place for employment for you.'21 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Armed police smash car window, drag driver from car after vehicle driven at copsAn officer was forced to take evasive action to avoid being hit by the car.21 Apr 08:45 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police escort smirking man from Hamilton mall after armed heist at jewellery storeA group of offenders armed with weapons entered the Chartwell store.21 Apr 05:59 AM
New ZealandHamilton adult store worker says shoplifter hit her with carRetail worker Alicia Moke says theft's become worse in the six years she’s worked there.20 Apr 07:26 AM
New Zealand'Not welcome at all': Man does indecent act in front of lawyer in court cellThe man was being interviewed in the cell following a crime spree.19 Apr 06:00 AM
PoliticsFormer MP Gaurav Sharma turned down $20,000 donation before failing to reclaim seat in byelectionInstead, Sharma paid more than $20,000 out of his own pocket and finished fourth.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWild night of Hamilton street racing includes assault, stolen car and a paintball gunA man who complained to the group was attacked and had his car stolen, police say.15 Apr 12:42 AM
New ZealandDrug-addled man lit apartment fire then rescued occupantsJoshua Skinner helped the occupants flee - little did they know, he started the blaze.14 Apr 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRecord crane count reflects busy building sectorQueenstown had the biggest increase: crane numbers shot from eight last year to 15 now.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAcademic loses claim after his 20 parking fines were disclosed to his employerA complaint against a car park company for passing on fine notices has been dismissed.13 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Still insane' - Holiday traffic gridlock heading north of Auckland'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.08 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandHoliday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crashA closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.07 Apr 03:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police release footage of 'cowardly' Hamilton superette robberyThe offenders stole cash from the till and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.07 Apr 02:36 AM
New ZealandPolice on the hunt for those behind an armed robbery at Hamilton dairyDairy worker injured in assault.06 Apr 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLiquor giant acquires North Island hospitality groupA multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.05 Apr 05:37 AM
New ZealandAlcoholic who scared campers with gun left unimpressed with sentence, storms offStephen Lewer was drunk on that January day, but had been banned from drinking since.05 Apr 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful behaviour': Slew of weapons used in violent attackThe group was armed with an axe and long sticks bearing a knife and circular blade.28 Mar 11:59 PM
New Zealand'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himselfThe mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.27 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandTwo people killed after driver fails to stop for police, crashes into buildingThe car crashed into a building, killing two people and injuring others.25 Mar 06:01 PM
KahuWaikato hapū challenges council plan for housing on possible pā siteThe 1ha site is currently home to a car park just across the Waikato River from CBD.23 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Deliberate, planned offending': Teen on home detention when he stole cars for night-time ram-raids“There are a lot of victims” - Judge Gary Collins.23 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandDistracted driver crashes after catching cheating girlfriendOhorangi Rawiri injured himself and another motorist when he crashed through a red light.21 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandLook what the wind blew in: Balloon disrupts croquet gamePilot skims trees, roof tops and powerlines in search of safe spot.16 Mar 12:21 AM
