New ZealandThief leads cops on large Police chase through the WaikatoPolice chase starts in Hamilton and ends with fleeing vehicle crashing in a ditch in Kopu.21 Oct 04:09 AM
New ZealandMayor says Hahei residents in favour of $10 parking chargeResidents of Hahei appear largely in favour of charging visitors up to $10 for parking.06 Sep 07:37 AM
New ZealandThames childcare centre licence cancelled for breachAn investigation into multiple complaints has forced the Ministry to cancel its licence.06 Sep 05:29 AM
New ZealandIwi closes popular climbing spot following deathsPopular climbing spot in the Coromandel closed following two deaths.03 Sep 01:45 AM
RugbyKing Country and North Otago strong, Horowhenua-Kapiti pick up SeruwaluTwo games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.02 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandInfluenza dead to be rememberedNational memorial planned to remember victims of 1918 pandemic.01 Sep 05:00 PM
RugbyHeartland Championship rugby in reviewSeveral matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table26 Aug 10:45 AM
New ZealandAfter brush with death, rugby prop focuses on living lifeHayden Anderson can't walk properly or run but he's happy to have woken up from a coma.18 Aug 09:29 PM
New ZealandFeral goat put down after being TaseredPolice have released graphic video of the goat being tasered 13 times.26 Jul 03:46 AM
New ZealandMan treated for smoke inhalation after Thames fireThere were house fires in Thames and Hamilton overnight.16 Jul 07:57 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battling house fire in Firth of ThamesThe blaze had broken out at a home on East Coast Rd in Whakatiwai.14 Jul 12:25 PM
New ZealandWoman instructed to drive two hours to care for her ill mum while nurses strike"The information I got was if I didn't come in she would be left."11 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandSAR crews in search for missing Coromandel manPolice have concerns for 37-year-old Shannon Makowharemahihi missing since June 1.11 Jun 11:06 PM
New ZealandCar crashes through Thames fence; woman injuredThe vehicle crashed through a fence, leaving a woman seriously injured.10 Jun 08:14 PM
CompaniesPlastic stockpiles growing after China banStockpiled plastic a 'scary' nationwide problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 May 08:15 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Plastic stockpiles growing after China shuts out our rubbishWaikato's stockpiled plastic indicative of nationwide problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch19 May 07:27 AM
New ZealandFaulty electric blanket death prompts warning to publicNews of a man who died from faulty electric blanket comes with message.11 May 07:21 AM
New ZealandMourners pack Thames hall to farewell popular coupleIt was standing room only as Ian and Jocelyn Fielder were farewelled today.26 Apr 02:47 AM
New ZealandKopu Bridge crash: Grieving community gathers at local fire stationThe Turua fire station is the site of a gathering tonight for couple killed in crash.20 Apr 08:09 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutting': Police call for more care on roadsA total of 125 people have died on the country's roads so far this year.20 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandTriple fatality crash: Ute was reported stolen before collisionA 54-year-old man is in a critical but stable condition at Middlemore Hospital.19 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandTen of the worst storms to hit New ZealandTen of the worst: the misery inflicted in New Zealand by rain, wind and snow11 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandThe 'perfect storm' creates massive Thames blazeConditions have improved today but the fire still continues to burn.11 Apr 01:26 AM
New ZealandMum's anguish after burying her third child: 'You crumble inside'"A brother saved a brother. I could have been burying two that night."28 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Expensive' McDonald's takeaway lands man jail timeDagan Wesley McArthur sought a takeaway of a different kind from the drive through.13 Mar 12:44 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'District Councils lack expertise for mangrove management'Mangroves protect coastlines and reduce carbon loading. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Feb 10:05 PM
PoliticsCoastal areas seek relief from mangrove invasionMangroves future in hands of central government. Made with funding from NZ on Air.18 Feb 08:27 PM
New ZealandAlleged fraudster facing charges after fake car salesThe man's alleged crimes have stretched back as far as 2009 from around the North Island.16 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandElderly man drives car into Thames Pak'nSaveA car has crashed through a window of Goldfields Pak 'n Save in Thames.04 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandDogs dying mysteriously on Thames coast"Something is killing our dogs" - mystery illness killing dogs on Thames coast.30 Jan 04:42 AM
New ZealandMotorbike hits cow in Turua, two injuredTwo taken to hospital after collision between motorbike and cow.29 Jan 08:25 PM
New ZealandNext king tide due on Waitangi weekendSlim chance of more destruction to the coast when the next king tide comes: Scientist15 Jan 05:40 AM
New ZealandMonolingual no more: kids lead the wayDiverse population spurs students to learn other nations' languages.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo women injured in separate horse accidentsTwo women were airlifted to hospital following separate accidents involving horses.14 Jan 12:56 AM
