New Zealand'Multiple excuses': Concrete tradie accused of taking deposits but not completing the jobsJason Mark Lambert is defending 28 charges involving $80,000.30 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It's been spent': Father and daughter who stole $159k in ATM heist say cash is goneThe pair say the stolen money was spent on drug debts, vehicles, rent and tangihanga.18 Jul 11:32 PM
New Zealand'Angel riding with us': Teen jockey remembered for selfless act just before tragic deathNgakau Hailey is being praised for his quick thinking to help an injured rider.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Game changer': Corrections Minister opens Waikeria Prison's new 596-bed facilityThe jail's extension spans about 21 hectares and includes 28 new buildings.06 Jun 03:21 AM
RacingMick On Monday: Patience should pay off for returning sprinterOne of the greatest trainers of all time is one of the reasons Twain is at Te Aroha today.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prisonNatalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.27 May 08:00 AM
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 ZealandAlex Mukuka to make professional debut in Te AwamutuThe Commonwealth Games boxer has his eyes set on a world championship belt.28 Apr 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Exceptional courage': Officers praised in high-stakes police chaseA 43-year-old was arrested after a high-speed chase in Te Awamutu.26 Apr 02:06 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 ZealandOn The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racerLeslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.23 Apr 05:02 PM
KahuPlunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five monthsPlunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies since its December soft launch.23 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandPerson in serious condition after crash near ŌhaupōHato Hone St John were notified of the incident at 07.46am.08 Apr 10:27 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after car in service station raid crashes into streamThe alleged offenders fled the scene in two vehicles stolen earlier from Hamilton.03 Apr 04:17 AM
OpinionOpinion: How historic commemoration paves way for future unityOver 1000 from Ngāti Whātua Nui Tonu marked 200 years since Te Ika a Ranganui.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandThistles a 'menace to conservation' in 1948“If this goes on, in 10 years there will be 100,000 acres devoted to thistle."15 Mar 04:00 PM
BoxingWaikato boxer to make professional debutThe event will be held instead of Lani Daniels' world light heavyweight fight.12 Mar 12:05 AM
New Zealand'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in towRosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.10 Mar 04:10 AM
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 ZealandTired teen was doing up to 176km/h in crash that killed mateThomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.24 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Hateful’: Police on alert as protest against Destiny Church planned for AucklandAction comes after violent scenes at Rainbow Parade last weekend. 22 Feb 03:20 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreakThe church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention. 20 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandTwo in custody after 'erratic driving' leads to pursuit across WaikatoReports from the public of the car being driven dangerously aided the police chase.14 Feb 04:07 AM
New ZealandPrisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug againHe had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.14 Feb 04:00 AM
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 ZealandPolice continue search for missing owner of burned-out vehicleTravis, 24, was last seen on January 17. Police found his vehicle burnt out in Ngāroma.31 Jan 12:51 AM
