New Zealand'Absolutely heartbroken': Cheese boss says sub-par products stolen 24 hours after taken to landfill Police say the stolen cheese was sold at a Putāruru market and on Facebook Marketplace. 22 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandOne dead after vehicle rolls on rural propertyEmergency services were called to the Piarere property about 5.15pm.18 Dec 07:54 PM
New ZealandFrom log hauler to showpiece: The truck Alf couldn’t let go ofAlf Williamson’s prized 1992 Foden S106 has clocked more than 1.6 million km.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Larger than life': Crash victim remembered as 'sparkling, eccentric' woman10 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Repeated offending': Woman covertly filmed during sex only learned about videos two years later27 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand200 new retirement homes coming to Putāruru as Overdale Estate hits stage twoGround first broke on the $200m, 400-home Overdale Estate development in 2022.14 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant milestone': Kākāpō boom in WaikatoIt's been the first time in more than a century that the sound has been heard in Waikato.01 May 05:46 AM
New Zealand'Working towards abundance': Record-breaker kiwi translocation completeSince the end of February, 232 birds were moved to new homes.24 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures oneThe person has been flown to Waikato Hospital. 24 Apr 04:05 AM
New ZealandSH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestoneThe project was first announced in August.23 Apr 04:32 AM
New ZealandTruck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expectedEmergency services responded to the incident around 10am.12 Mar 10:32 PM
New Zealand'Onwards and upwards': Wildlife sanctuary out of the woods for nowIn June, SMM said it was struggling financially and could be forced to close.26 Feb 09:59 PM
New ZealandKiwi translocation season to start with special visitor experienceTo date, 346 kiwi have been translocated from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.03 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after two-vehicle crash outside PutāruruEmergency services were alerted to the incident at 4.50pm.21 Jan 08:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato kākāpō goes on a surprise off-grid adventureThe endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.18 Dec 12:28 AM
New ZealandPopular Blue Spring Te Waihou Walkway reopens in South WaikatoThe iconic walkway welcomes 45,000 to 50,000 visitors per year.05 Dec 01:17 AM
New Zealand'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'02 Dec 11:27 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in three-vehicle crashEmergency services called to South Waikato crash.19 Nov 04:49 AM
Business'You just don’t get people applying:' The $40-an-hour job that no one wantsVans, uniforms and perks on offer, but still no takers.07 Nov 06:46 PM
New ZealandNZ's biggest fenced wildlife sanctuary cuts staff to make ends meetThe Waikato eco-sanctuary still needs much-needed financial support.16 Oct 09:35 PM
KahuFree programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rateSince it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.16 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandKeeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taongaSince the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic awardRugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.04 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandNZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.04 Oct 04:13 AM
Travel newsPopular Waikato walk to reopen in time for summerThe walkway in the South Waikato District has been closed for over a year.25 Sep 05:45 PM
New ZealandCrews battle garage fire in South Waikato townFenz was called about 8.10am.17 Sep 10:04 PM
New ZealandHome Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screenHome Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions18 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next monthMaintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.11 Aug 09:04 PM
