New ZealandSharma's surprise exit hurts Labour's byelection chances - ArdernSome parties had registered interest from potential candidates prior to Sharma's exit.19 Oct 04:56 AM
TravelThe birds and the trees: Family friendly walks at Hakarimata Scenic ReserveWhere to find leg-burning workouts and sedate native forest adventures near Hamilton.19 Oct 12:59 AM
New ZealandLabour confirms it recommended Gaurav Sharma be expelled for misconduct'Unnecessary and wasteful': Jacinda Ardern hits back at former Labour MP's resignation.18 Oct 08:23 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey Young: Labour should expect a bloodbath in HamiltonOPINION: Independent MP resigns in order to seek re-election as an independent MP.18 Oct 06:26 AM
New Zealand'It is God's place': Immigration NZ apologises for offending Sikh communityNZ Central Sikh Association say officials refused to follow religious protocols.15 Oct 01:38 AM
TalanoaGrandson's search for answers leads to WWII Pacific coastwatchers recognisedPasifika coastwatchers are finally set to be officially recognised for their service.14 Oct 08:35 PM
New ZealandHamilton kindergarten shuts down after multiple incidents with abusive neighbourA parent is upset by the lack of communication from the Waikato Kindergarten Association.13 Oct 10:27 PM
New Zealand'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidatesTory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.08 Oct 05:25 AM
New Zealand'How you can still be alive is beyond me': Judge shocked at recidivist drink driver's diabetes claimsShailendra Deo's drink driving was so bad other motorists had to veer onto the footpath.07 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandCompany culture: Boss told to 'get f****d'; worker told good riddanceERA's decision on penalty was influenced by the firm's "culture of swearing".05 Oct 06:00 AM
KahuCommunity stalwarts want to spark disadvantaged kids to find their purposeGraeme Mead and Carl Haa launch holiday programme to get kids back on the right path.03 Oct 06:20 PM
New Zealand'Slamming doors' prompted woman to stab neighbour as she hung out washingDespite the sentence, she will be released today on a time-served basis.03 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Just told goodbye': Claims refugees placed in unheated, overcrowded homes after provider switchNew resettlement providers in Auckland, Chch and Hamilton after Red Cross lost tender.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Chaotic new footage of Auckland mall robbery as police ramp up patrolsThieves with balaclavas and gloves casually smashed multiple jewellery cabinets.01 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandCentury-old mortuary table from old hospital up for saleHamilton man Jay denied he was selling it for haunting reasons.29 Sep 02:37 AM
New ZealandPolice make public appeal to find Hamilton mall smash-and-grab thievesPolice are asking the public for help to find more people involved in the Hamilton heist.27 Sep 08:10 PM
New ZealandTwo-car crash brings down powerlines in HamiltonAt least one car has collided with a power pole on Clyde St.27 Sep 09:47 AM
New ZealandTop racing star cops lengthy riding ban after death of jockey, actions ruled recklessThe jockey's lawyers say there's no punishment that would outweigh his own torment.27 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton mall robbery: Staff anxious to be back at work after brazen raidStaff at Michael Hill were seen counting stock today after it was raided at the weekend.27 Sep 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Someone could get killed': Mayor, retail boss raise alarm after brazen robberies'We're very much in the middle of a tidal wave of crime sweeping the retail sector.'25 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandWatch: Daylight smash and grab at mall; Guard hurt in other violent robberyWorkers at the mall were seen shaking and crying as the frightening robbery took place.25 Sep 02:34 AM
New ZealandPolice seriously concerned for missing Hamilton teenHamilton police are appealing to the public for information.24 Sep 09:23 PM
RugbyMPs and farmers go head to head in John Luxton Memorial MatchMoney raised supports young Māori from the local area into agricultural careers21 Sep 07:20 PM
New ZealandMan accused of Hamilton street murder appears in courtA man died in Roy St, Hamilton on Saturday. Another man has been charged with murder.19 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandPasserby allegedly fatally stabbed with scissors while breaking up father-son fightPolice have charged a man with murder after a fatal attack in Hamilton.17 Sep 03:26 PM
New ZealandHamilton homicide: Police charge man with murderBreaking - 48-year-old man charged with murder over Nawton incident earlier today.17 Sep 09:50 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWhich seven $2m+ Auckland suburbs took $100,000 hit?In the last quarter, 97 per cent or 194 Auckland suburbs had property value drops.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': Ambulance officer killed in horror crash had served for 55 yearsA tragic day on Waikato roads.14 Sep 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCRyan McCarthy reflects on sporting journeyFormer North Otago rugby player Ryan McCarthy has tried his hand at several sports13 Sep 03:00 AM
EconomyHouse prices fell $322 a day in August: New REINZ data"More stock has lessened the urgency to buy'" REINZ chief executive says.12 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton ram raids: Ram raiders smash their way into Centre Place mallA liquor store near Chartwell Shopping Centre was also targeted.07 Sep 07:59 PM
New ZealandDevoted dad Andrew Ferguson was on the school run when tragedy struckAndrew Ferguson was on his way to pick up his children from school when he died.04 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandCaught on video: Youths ransack Hamilton dairy at knifepointNo one was injured in the raid but an employee was left shaken.04 Sep 01:32 AM
New ZealandHamilton taxi driver left fearing for his life after shocking inner-city attack'Police have spoken with the victim and are making follow-up inquiries.'02 Sep 12:59 AM