New Zealand'A foreseeable risk': Worker fatally crushed by 1.84-tonne machine being moved into workshopThe 31yo died when he and his colleagues used an ad-hoc method to move the press brake.28 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandMissing Ōtorohanga woman found safe after late-night walkThe 75-year-old went missing after a late-night walk on Monday in Ōtorohanga.10 Mar 12:24 AM
New ZealandStates of emergency extended as Waipā, Ōtorohanga face long recoveryRoad crews are still restoring access where flooding and slips cut off homes.19 Feb 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Widespread heavy rain': Worst weather moves away after overnight battering15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlooding causes road closures and a high running Waipa River in ŌtorohangaWatch13 Feb 11:33 PM
PremiumPropertyFarmers, companies fined $108,000 for Waikato dairy effluent discharges19 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Motivated out of malice and spite': Woman's deceit leaves trail of victims08 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandMother of Tom Phillips' children pleads guilty after crashing car while drink-drivingCat Christey's blood alcohol level was 165mg, more than three times the legal limit.05 Oct 10:36 PM
New ZealandRetracing Tom Phillips' steps; what standing in his campsite and meeting locals revealsTom Phillips, after four years on the run, was shot dead. His three kids were found safe. 13 Sep 05:49 AM
New ZealandMum of Phillips children in court on driving charge hours after fugitive dad shot deadShe appeared in Te Kūiti District Court on Monday after being stopped by police last month11 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandTom Phillips' children found safe at 'very remote' campsite; urgent injunction in placeThe children have been taken for medical checks.08 Sep 04:36 AM
LiveNew ZealandFugitive Tom Phillips shot dead, officer shot in head during stand-off, 2 children still missing A person was interrupted in the middle of a burglary and was shot by police.07 Sep 11:35 PM
CrimeMayor dismisses claims fugitive dad stole quad bike from farmerMax Baxter says farmers are diligent about securing their assets from theft.05 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandHuge cohort of captive-bred wētā move to 'safe haven'It's Ōtorohanga Kiwi House's biggest translocation of Māhoenui giant wētā.27 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandTalking tūī the 'golden attraction' at Waikato wildlife sanctuaryThe bird knows about 10-15 phrases it learned to mimic from staff and visitors. 26 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato police name 64yo man killed in Kawhia Rd crashThe crash happened in Ōpārau near Ōtorohanga about 8.45pm on March 30.09 May 02:11 AM
New Zealand'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with womanThe 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.20 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek man in relation to Ōtorohanga burglariesPolice believed he had information that could assist with inquiries.17 Mar 11:13 PM
New ZealandTwo people seriously injured in truck and caravan crashSH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.17 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandIs mohair the next big thing for Kiwi farmers?Michael and Susie Woodward run 250 Angora goats alongside dairy cows at Cowgora Hills.21 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandRestricted fire season for Waikato Districts from FridayRestricted fire season in Waikato begins at 9am on January 10.08 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandŌtorohanga man who vanished on Christmas Day found safeHe was reported missing by his family.25 Dec 08:51 PM
New Zealand'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up callMichael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.19 Dec 09:26 PM
New Zealand‘Just leave him alone’: Tom Phillips' father makes plea as hunt for fugitive dad goes onThe whole thing was a 'rort from the beginning', Neville Phillips says.08 Nov 08:24 PM
New Zealand'Should I kill him now?': Drunk man burns down ex's home, threatens new partnerThe judge wasn't impressed with a request for a 70% discount saying it was 'unrealistic'.06 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandTourism spots out in the cold after two councils split with regional tourism organisation'Waitomo and Ōtorohanga won’t be recommended anymore,' says RTO chief.09 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandThree people injured after truck and car crash on SH3One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.30 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandElectric wheelchair fire leaves one person critically injuredThe man was transported to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition by helicopter.12 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandCollaboration with marae wins The Lines Company major awardThe Lines Company collaborates with marae; wins major energy project award.04 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandSeven Waikato athletes to shine at Paris 2024 ParalympicsNZ Paralympic Team competes in eight sports, with 25 athletes and 41 staff, aiming for per29 Aug 05:30 PM
