New ZealandHamilton MP Tama Potaka becomes Cabinet MinisterPotaka has only been an MP for a year after he won his seat in a 2022 by-election.24 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandChiefs and Blues head to Japan for special new comp ahead of Super RugbyThere will be four matches of Cross-Border Rugby in February.24 Nov 01:00 AM
CrimeBurglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housingThe burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.23 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘Give me the money or he’ll shoot’: Couple flee armed robber, leave kids behindThey thought they were buying a phone but then a gun was pulled out.23 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor failed to disclose police charges and Australian investigationGP struck off a second time for criminal convictions including assault and dishonesty.23 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato Lotto players strike it luckyThere were 15 second division winners, each picking up a prize of $13,261.22 Nov 05:20 PM
New ZealandResearchers receive big bucks to boost health for Māori and PacificMāori and Pacific research given $500k boost21 Nov 10:56 PM
New ZealandHamilton District Court evacuated after bomb threatAnger as evacuation of more than 100 people didn't happen until hour after threat.21 Nov 10:55 PM
KahuIt’s back to the the future for our youngest MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-ClarkeHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is not afraid of korero whānau.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Thug' jailed for 'cowardly' attack after argument over carThe judge felt Tama Bracken's assault was too serious for home detention.21 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandTe Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business AwardsAnnual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.20 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandLotto luck! Couple thought they had won $8k, not $8.3m - and found out while checking emails'We were shocked and thought it was too good to be true.'20 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandMissing Hamilton boy found safe and wellHe had been missing for more than 24 hours.17 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandFamily take aim at man involved in kidnapping, assault on father-of-threePatrick Cousins led a largely law-abiding life until the night he lured a man to a shed.17 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton’s Waterworld pool closes due to ‘major incident’The centre says it will provide further updates as soon as possible.17 Nov 03:54 AM
New ZealandMotorists told expect delays of up to an hour at roadworks on Waikato routesTeams in pre-Christmas rush to get projects across the region complete.17 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandRacing line-up for Taupō Super400 announcedNew categories have been added alongside Supercars for the inaugural Taupō Super400.17 Nov 01:18 AM
New ZealandTop female building apprentice urges others to give it a goJess Nielsen has reached new heights as a female apprentice.16 Nov 07:08 PM
New Zealand'Should I kill his family too?' Man attacks neighbour with machete, slices off ear lobeJaden Minhinnick hit the victim twice with the machete in front of his frightened family.16 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandWinning rose named in honour of 7-year-old girl who died of a brain tumourAward-winning rose named after a 'brave' little girl.15 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandHamilton man wins big at Young Plumber awardsA Hamilton apprentice has won big at industry awards.15 Nov 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': Man lived in windowless room before his deathAn inquest into Joseph Bruce Carter's death is traversing issues in mental health care.15 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I feel like I'm really going to kill you': Man told girlfriend locked in houseSean Wilson savagely attacked his partner, beating and kicking her in the head and face.14 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton tech business wins contract with NZ NavyThe company will build a special training software for officers.13 Nov 10:01 PM
New ZealandOne dead after Hamilton crashThe single-vehicle crash was reported to police at 3.50am.13 Nov 08:47 PM
New Zealand'You betrayed him': Family confront woman involved in kidnappingJoshua Terrey was kidnapped and beaten before later being found dead in a park.13 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandSecrets of long-lasting fashion come out of the closetResearchers want to understand what it will take for people to keep clothes longer.13 Nov 03:27 AM
New ZealandWaikato woman scoops top fashion prize at Melbourne CupShe took part in the competition to support her mother, then "stole her thunder".12 Nov 09:06 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in Hamilton crashThe crash happened just before 4am.12 Nov 06:04 PM
New ZealandSomeone is $8.3 million richer - Powerball jackpot struckTwo other tickets without the Powerball number have each won $333,333.11 Nov 08:21 AM
New ZealandMade precinct tenant on a mission to preserve traditional craft formsEsther Gathambo has been selling online since 2020 but now opened a physical store.10 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato highway closures: Where the roadworks areWaka Kotahi to get started on 750 lane kilometres of road renewals planned this summer.10 Nov 02:15 AM
Crime'Gratuitous violence': Dairy owner left with disability after being beaten by armed robbersIt was all for $300 cash and an unknown quantity of cigarettes.10 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Ellerslie couple appears in court, granted name suppressionThe man charged with their murder is a 42-year-old man from Auckland’s Glenfield.10 Nov 01:52 AM
