New ZealandTairua residents call for long-term dredging plan amid safety concernsThe call follows at least four vessels running aground on the sandbar this year.23 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandChanging of the guard: Waikato mayors out as new faces sweep inOnly Hauraki, South Waikato, Waitomo and Ruapehu kept their mayors.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoraltyVoting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon. 11 Oct 05:14 AM
New ZealandOfficer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven timesThe IPCA found the police officer's actions were unjustified and could have been fatal.07 Apr 10:59 PM
New ZealandSH29 reopens follow truck breakdownThe truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.03 Apr 10:15 PM
New ZealandMore than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealedCharges included assault of police, threatening to kill and dangerous driving.28 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandFire ban: All permits revoked for North Waikato and CoromandelFire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in the area.07 Mar 03:35 AM
New ZealandOne person critical after serious car and motorcycle crash in Pipiroa, HaurakiEmergency services were alerted to the crash about 2.20pm.07 Mar 02:58 AM
New ZealandSH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near WhangamatāPolice said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.06 Mar 09:59 PM
New ZealandNumber of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency saysIn New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.06 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand48 firefighters, 1 helicopter battling digger and vegetation fireThe fire was reported after 3pm.24 Feb 04:28 AM
New ZealandLogging truck trailer rolls off road near WhangamatāThe road was partially blocked.21 Feb 02:57 AM
New ZealandDelays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashesSH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.07 Feb 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from familyPolice are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.05 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Round and round': One letter sent six times but never receivedRobyn Bronlund-Stads sends mail to the same address monthly. She knows it's correct.30 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeenagers face dishonesty charges after spate of crime in CoromandelThe alleged offenders could have been involved in several incidents since early January.21 Jan 10:09 PM
New ZealandDriver injured in truck rolloverFENZ crews arriving at the scene found the truck in a ditch.20 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after Thames death, victim namedA 28-year-old is due to appear in the Kaitāia District Court.15 Jan 07:01 AM
New ZealandFighting Coromandel wildfire affects water supply - water testing done in 48 hoursWater testing is currently under way to determine if contaminants are present.15 Jan 04:09 AM
New Zealand‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei BeachTwo young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFoul language, threats heard before man’s death sparked homicide probeThe man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.14 Jan 06:15 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after 'altercation' at Thames propertyThe man was taken to hospital where he died overnight.13 Jan 11:04 PM
New ZealandUS citizen named as victim of fatal Orongo crashMarcia Shattuck was one of 13 people killed on New Zealand roads over the holidays.13 Jan 12:14 AM
New ZealandFatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirmA second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.12 Jan 03:06 AM
New ZealandRestricted fire season for Waikato Districts from FridayRestricted fire season in Waikato begins at 9am on January 10.08 Jan 11:23 PM
