New ZealandMayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water planMayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.18 Aug 10:29 PM
RugbyNZ's ugliest trophy? 105 year-old rugby cup on the line in RotoruaThe Peace Cup was inaugurated to mark the end of World War I.08 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumNPCPhil Gifford: The magic of the Ranfurly Shield and its legendary momentsPhil Gifford shares four Ranfurly Shield stories that resonate with him.05 Aug 04:01 AM
New ZealandOfficer rammed skateboard-wielding suspect with car, punched him seven times07 Apr 10:59 PM
New ZealandMore than 12 times the police force, 60 arrests: Holiday data from summer hotspot revealed28 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
New ZealandThe city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZHousing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGlimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapersThe Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?20 Dec 05:30 PM
OpinionAlison SmithFirst HC Post editor remembers community paper's early daysOPINION: Alison Smith was the newspaper's first editor.19 Dec 12:00 AM
