New ZealandTwo Auckland colleges closed by Covid casesA record daily number of cases on Saturday was followed by 143 cases on Sunday.31 Oct 05:24 PM
New ZealandConcerns after young couple caught Covid in small Waikato townQuestions have been raised about how a young couple in Kāwhia caught Covid.28 Oct 08:53 PM
New ZealandThird person tests positive for Covid in ŌtorohangaThe person is understood to be a close contact of the existing Ōtorohanga cases.27 Oct 09:03 PM
New ZealandOtorohanga road rage murder: Two accused to fight charges, head to trialA two-week trial has been set down for October next year.26 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: 109 cases - new infections in Northland, Waikato; Auckland vaccine rate latestThere are 35 people in hospital around the country.25 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandVaccination top town: Dunedin still tops, but Auckland cracks top 10 and laggard Ōtorohanga moving upDemand so high in one slow-coach town yesterday jabs almost ran out, mayor says.07 Oct 11:28 PM
New ZealandŌtorohanga homicide: Accused granted suppression after threatsTwo men are jointly charged with murder, while one of the men has an additional charge.07 Oct 10:29 PM
New ZealandTwo men charged with murder following Ōtorohanga homicideAnthony Takrouna Bell of Te Kuiti was killed last weekend.07 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandLive: Covid a 'flame thrower'; no jab, no entry for events of 100+, says expertOutbreak now linked to a 'large' gang presence, with calls for more-targeted approach.06 Oct 07:54 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEmergency crews at serious crash in Ōtorohanga, WaikatoA number of people are thought to have been injured.29 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing family: Mum 'just wants Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember home'"We all just want Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember home."20 Sep 01:31 AM
New ZealandSearch base stood down but hunt continues for missing familyThomas Phillips and his three young children were last seen on September 11.19 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandHeartbreaking mystery: Police release images of missing familyPolice want to speak to anyone who visited Marokopa or Kiritehere Beach over the weekend.16 Sep 03:19 AM
New ZealandMissing father, three kids: Search ramps up as weather improvesCalmer conditions should allow the search to ramp up today.15 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandMissing father and three kids: Family remains 'hopeful' they're out camping'We are hopeful that Tom has taken the children camping,' the family said.15 Sep 06:51 PM
New ZealandCommunities shocked, baffled as to what has happened to missing Otorohanga dad and kidsCommunity 'in shock' over family's disappearance.15 Sep 02:00 AM
EnvironmentTwo rare tāiko rescued and released on Raglan's Mt KarioiDoC sends two tāiko back on seasonal journey after the rare seabirds crash-landed.24 May 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Which regions and jobs will be hit hardest by Covid-19?Covid is hitting some parts of the country harder than others but where is the worst off?07 Feb 02:37 AM
KahuWaikeria Prison uprising: Kaumātua to negotiate with inmates'We are absolutely hopeful that we can find a resolution to this,' iwi leader says.31 Dec 02:42 AM
New Zealand'Our water comes out brown': The reasons behind the Waikeria prison uprisingConditions at the prison have taken a toll on inmates' mental health, a source says.30 Dec 07:37 AM
New ZealandKawhia man cleared of murder admits drugs chargesOrren Williams admitted three drugs-related charges in court today.02 Nov 08:37 PM
New ZealandIntruders break into house to steal drugs. Man who shot them cleared of murderThe jury has returned with their verdicts in relation to the shooting in June last year.05 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandKawhia shooting: Hamilton jury begin their deliberations over accused's fateThe jury was sent off to begin their deliberations at 10.50am today.04 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandKawhia accused was 'shooting to kill out of anger' - CrownFiring at least 8 shots has been described as "reckless in the extreme" by the crown.01 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandKawhia shooting: Wife fled with children on hips as gunshots rang out in darknessOrren Williams says he shot out of fear and was simply protecting himself and his family.28 Sep 03:27 AM
New ZealandKawhia victim 'leaning forward, likely running' when shot in backThe first attending police officers and a pathologist have taken the stand today.22 Sep 07:59 PM
New ZealandPerson airlifted to Waikato Hospital after becoming trapped in machineryThe victim was airlifted to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries.03 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandCar hits fighting partygoers - birthday girl's partner in hospitalThe party had been for the victim's girlfriend, a witness says.09 Aug 06:27 PM
New ZealandRugby player seriously injured in local gameThe player has been flown to hospital.11 Jul 05:53 AM
New ZealandMinistry wanted to keep Covid-19 case numbers from local councilsMinistry feared losing control of the Covid-19 information by giving it to councils.29 Jun 05:41 AM
New ZealandTruck driver 'badly' trapped after vehicle rolls near MangakinoA rescue helicopter is also on its way to the scene between Mangakino and Benneydale.10 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandPerson in critical condition at farmPerson in critical condition after they appear to have fallen from a horse.09 Mar 11:54 PM
New ZealandHam radio tower incident in OtorohangaPolice and four fire engines attended the scene on Te Kawa Rd.01 Dec 02:05 AM
