New ZealandMachete-wielding youths target fans leaving rugby in HamiltonThe alleged offenders were arrested by police.24 Jun 09:47 PM
New ZealandHit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.23 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizesSkipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.23 Jun 04:29 AM
Crime‘Sex slave’: Man jailed for historic sexual abuse of whāngai girl he still deniesNow older, the victim went to the police six years ago to report the offending.22 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Pop': Officer breaks woman's arm with 'poor technique'She said he 'snapped' her arm while he was arresting her.22 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandFall of Kabul: Pair tried charging fleeing Afghan evacuees; charges laidTwo men have appeared in court accused of seeking $450,000 in fees.20 Jun 11:17 PM
New ZealandOutsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a yearPublic hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-runRopati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.20 Jun 07:15 AM
CrimeHeld till dawn: Woman who kept victims in house for several hours during robbery wants shorter sentenceShannon Avery believes she should have received more time off her sentence.20 Jun 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Football is the door to the world': Kids buzzing as World Cup and former winner visitWorld Cup stars visited a Rotorua school to share the importance of staying active.20 Jun 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGiant Ruakura Superhub will swell Hamilton City Council’s coffersTainui Group Holdings sets the record straight on its commercial obligations.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice arrest three youths accused of stealing car, assaulting womanLast Friday a woman was assaulted by thieves attempting to steal her car.19 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Once-in-a-lifetime': Trophy visit kicks off Fifa Women's World Cup buzzLocal Focus: Five games will be played at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.19 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandStudents want strikes to end: 'We are calling for our right to education'“While you battle over pay and conditions, students are being sent home."16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung dad-to-be who raped sleeping woman gets sentence reducedA man found guilty of raping a sleeping woman has had his sentence cut by one year.16 Jun 05:32 AM
New ZealandMum's fear after Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell' agree to moveWeeks after she went public with her concerns, Katelyn Park has been given good news.14 Jun 10:39 PM
New ZealandListen: Mum breaks down over Kāinga Ora 'neighbours from hell'Katelyn Park broke down, revealing the true toll of her hellish neighbours.13 Jun 05:56 AM
New ZealandDiscrimination or dishonesty? Paramedic, St John in job rejection fightWoman claims St John withdrew a job offer because of her medical condition.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying': Obsessed man tries to pull his ex from her car at 100km/hDarren Matthews had breached a protection order against his former partner eight times.09 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato University talent to audition at Sydney Opera HouseThe six students will audition as part of a new degree.08 Jun 11:28 PM
New ZealandSpecial Olympics athletes take off to GermanyThe 39 athletes compete in the Special Olympics World Summer Games from June 14.08 Jun 03:40 AM
New ZealandSao Yean murder trial: Four accused guilty of all chargesSao Yean was badly beaten before his death.07 Jun 02:19 AM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure Report: Addressing the country’s infrastructure deficitPublic-private partnerships are critical for NZ's ambitious infrastructure plans.06 Jun 04:59 PM
New ZealandHuntly's railway station damaged by suspicious fireWaikato District Council is now guarding the remaining pieces.02 Jun 05:56 AM
New ZealandSao Yean murder trial: Jury deliberations to continue next weekThe jury got in half an hour of deliberations before they were adjourned.02 Jun 03:41 AM
New ZealandParanoid 'rookie meth user' not the killer - DefenceThe Crown and defence have presented closings in the trial for the murder of Sao Yean.01 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi says abuse is putting SH1 road workers at riskMotorists drive through live work areas to avoid queuing.01 Jun 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction‘Urgently reduce expenses’: Builder AHS Group eyes redundancies'If we’re not building anything, we don’t particularly need a whole lot of builders.'01 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBritish buyer snaps up prison, school and uni contracts in giant $205m dealPublic-private partnership deal to sell contracts on jail, 11 schools, uni accommodation.01 Jun 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIs Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising storyThe Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle's legacy will rock Hamilton this summerHamilton leaders are excited about big event opportunity next year.31 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Burn your f***ing house down': Hamilton family 'trapped' by ‘neighbours from hell’The disgruntled homeowner complains that Kāinga Ora has so far failed to act.31 May 12:25 AM
KahuFour names put forward for vacated Waipā Māori Ward seatBill Harris, Barney Manaia, Dale Maree Morgan and Gaylene Roberts are all standing.29 May 08:11 PM
New Zealand‘They’ll still find a way’: Fog cannons, bollards no match for thievesBusiness owners want better crime solutions than current deterrents that aren't working.29 May 04:00 AM