New Zealand'People don't just vanish'They gathered at remote town hall to watch the Chiefs' semifinal hopes being dashed. Hours later, mother-of-three Kim Richmond was gone.13 Jan 09:00 AM
New ZealandDead crayfish a mysteryWater sampling has failed to reveal what killed hundreds of crayfish in Waikato.29 Dec 12:35 AM
New ZealandMan falls 9m while getting ball from treeA 21-year-old man suffered a broken jaw and cut to his head this evening when he fell 9m from a tree while trying to recover a rugby ball.10 Aug 06:58 AM
New ZealandPolice seek info on Putaruru attackPolice are searching for witnesses who saw a group of teenagers attack a young girl in Waikato last Monday.22 Jul 11:58 PM
TravelKia ora: PutaruruSteeped in natural wonders, the south Waikato town pours Elisabeth Easther the best water she's ever sipped.12 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandRest home woman not assaultedPutaruru rest home resident taken hospital had suffered minor injuries as a result of an asthma attack, not an assault.14 Jan 09:19 PM
New Zealand$1.5m buys the 'ultimate ride'A master surfboard maker has sold a handcrafted board to a New Zealand buyer for a staggering $1.5 million.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity helps find missing toddlerGoodwill shown by the Putaruru community overwhelmed police during today's search for a missing toddler.08 Jun 05:32 AM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf: Planning for the futureAs valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.24 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelWaikato River Trails: Backcountry with hidden beautiesThe Waikato River Trails section of the NZ Bike Trail opens up a beautiful tract of backcountry North Island. 28 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe cream of the artisansSaying cheese puts a smile on Catherine Smith's face as she tours Waikato.27 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand4WD crashes into shops, causes 'total devastation'A Nissan 4WD crashes into an interior decoration shop, then backwards into an outdoor furniture shop, leaving a Waikato driver seriously hurt.13 Nov 11:08 PM
New ZealandFather guilty of manslaughter - not guilty of baby's murderThree-month-old Sarah Haddock-Woodcock was found dead in her parents home in 2005, with broken ribs, fractured skull and other wounds.15 Sep 03:06 AM
New ZealandDrugs and guns seized in major police bustA major police raid in the Waikato discovered large amounts of guns and drugs, as an eight-month operation came to a climax. 09 Sep 03:33 AM
