New ZealandSeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognised30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMajor emergency response under way after Paeroa crash leaves one critical and one badly hurt14 Jun 06:10 AM
New ZealandMan in custody after person shot in popular Waikato townPolice have recovered a firearm believed to be used in the incident.23 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandMan admits causing hunter's death in Te Urewera firearms incidentA man charged with careless use of a firearm causing death has appeared in court.16 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandPaeroa's big bottle gets put on icePaeroa's famous bottle is getting a temporary makeover for a frozen L&P promotion.12 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandVictims traumatised: Teen robber on e-bail robs petrol station, twiceOne of the staff members was injured after being kicked in the face.25 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandMore than half of Hauraki ratepayers happy with council performanceThe results of the council's annual satisfaction survey are out.04 Nov 10:03 PM
New Zealand'The books are a bit grim': Council faces $17m deficitThe council was presented with a dire 2023/2024 annual report.31 Oct 10:37 PM
New ZealandSlice of Whangamatā history set to hit the road... againA house built in Hamilton in 1929 and moved to Whangamatā in 1930 is set to move again.29 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandThe Restaurant That Makes Mistakes star shares young onset dementia experienceLois Wolkers speaks candidly about her young onset dementia experience.18 Oct 05:01 AM
New ZealandFour Go Flatting star ‘Lil Henry’ embraces newfound fame, starts clothing labelHenry Stilwell talks life after television series Four Go Flatting.14 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandCash registers taken in supermarket ram raidA vehicle was used to gain entry to the supermarket.03 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandGuidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ soundsLoud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.13 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandOutgoing chief executive reflects on 30 years at councilOutgoing Hauraki District Council boss reflects on 30 years of service.11 Sep 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Hideously traumatic': Man's battle to bury wifeWidower says there is no excuse for the way council staff handled the matter.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dig his own hole': Kidnapped, beaten and shot at – drive-by victim seeks retribution on wrong manValley Harrison told the man he'd snap his fingers, shoot him and make him dig his grave.29 Aug 06:21 AM
New ZealandOrange river: What early tests revealedRegional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.26 Aug 09:41 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after police vehicle and quad bike crashThe quad bike's two occupants are in 'moderate and serious conditions'.25 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandPaeroa musician hits the right notes and wins national recognitionAnnafinau Tukuitoga is strumming up a storm with her brand of bluegrass.16 Aug 05:13 AM
New ZealandGrandmother wins appeal over $400 freedom camping fine after beach visit'I'd sooner go to prison than pay for it,' says woman after receiving infringement notice.16 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandLate-night fight at old Paeroa racecourse leaves one hospitalisedPolice are looking for the offender.27 Jul 09:17 PM
New ZealandWhy some Waikato election boundaries are changingApproximately 2400 Thames-Coromandel voters would move into Waihou constituency.27 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandHauraki community gets behind jammy campaignHundreds of Hauraki kids will be warm with new pyjamas this winter.07 Jul 08:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil to meet tenants at home to discuss rent increasesMayor Toby Adams and his councillors will visit tenants to discuss rent increases.03 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandPaeroa Gateway proposal faces big challengesConsultants have revealed multiple concerns.06 Jun 05:00 AM
