New ZealandShane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in TokoroaShane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.04 Dec 02:49 AM
New Zealand'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'02 Dec 11:27 PM
New Zealand'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farmShe is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.26 Nov 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two yearsPolice are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.26 Nov 12:49 AM
New ZealandPolice on the hunt for Toyota after roadworker threatened with gunPolice are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.22 Nov 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOceania Healthcare records $17.1m interim loss, sells propertiesFirm selling older rest homes to put money into more upmarket villages, fancy care suites.21 Nov 09:09 PM
Business'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt productionMany workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.19 Nov 11:25 PM
BusinessKinleith Mill job losses feared with ‘change proposal’Meeting scheduled for this morning as changes proposed at Tokoroa site.19 Nov 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'19 Nov 07:40 AM
New ZealandDNA test: Cold case mum's pain after mystery remains foundThe remains were discovered in a rural area of Waikato earlier this week.15 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandThe NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 peopleAnd how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate discovery of human remains near Waikato townPolice have secured the scene and are examining the area.13 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandPolice seek logging truck involved in fatal crashOne person died at the scene.24 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandWitness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one criticalEmergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.24 Oct 07:27 AM
KahuFree programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rateSince it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.16 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after serious crash near TokoroaEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6.30am.10 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandKebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay risesRipped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.07 Oct 04:03 PM
New ZealandFormer All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic awardRugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.04 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandNZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.04 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandAir quality in Tokoroa still one of nation's worstAir pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.29 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandFemale councillors question mayor's committee reshuffleTense exchanges were had at a South Waikato District Council meeting last week.29 Sep 11:02 PM
New ZealandMeth, guns and cash seized after search warrantsA 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.20 Sep 02:16 AM
New ZealandBody found in burnt-out car not yet formally identifiedThe body was found in the front seat of burning car.16 Sep 12:44 AM
New ZealandBody found after car fire on SH1Emergency services were called to the scene about 7pm.11 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Daughter waited for dad's nightly call, but it never cameNow the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.11 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandWriting was 'one of my weaker areas' says 16-year-old author of three books“I just want to inspire youth to know they can do anything possible no matter what."16 Aug 12:43 AM
New Zealand'On a mission for Māori': Boynton drives financial independence in 'Māori Millionaire' podcastFrom broke uni student at 17 to finance podcast host and founder at 20.15 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next monthMaintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.11 Aug 09:04 PM
New ZealandAddio Alberico: South Waikato mourns death of 'Tokoroa icon'Alberico D'Andrea, of Alberico's Italian Restaurant, died on July 22.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Going on plan B': 85yo Tokoroa man plans to live in garage after house fireTwo fire trucks are in attendance and the fire investigator.31 Jul 03:37 AM
Olympics'Heartbroken' Sam Gaze suffers more Olympic misfortuneA 'horrible, terrible, not good enough' start has seen the Kiwi remain without a medal.29 Jul 04:22 PM
New ZealandLotto luck for Waikato playersPowerball was not struck and will roll over to $23 million for Wednesday night’s draw.21 Jul 08:06 PM
New ZealandResidents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spotsA group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.20 Jul 12:00 AM