KahuDad of 12 says ‘it’s a miracle we all escaped’ burning Tokoroa homeNooroa Paora thanks God for smoke alarms and for protecting his tamariki.03 May 12:16 AM
KahuFamily of 14 escape home fire seconds before house collapsesA family of 14 escaped a house blaze but was left with nothing01 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for ‘massage’ that turned into sexual assaultCheol Min Hong drove at such speed to the woman's home he got a speeding ticket.26 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandOfficer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'26 Apr 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shootingMoetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.27 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandPerson critical after crash at Tokoroa eventEmergency services rushed to scene after 3pm today.04 Mar 05:46 AM
KahuSouth Waikato locals spread the word that they love living in the districtNew signs show Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tīrau, and Arapuni in a new light.08 Dec 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Nice little wobble': Magnitude 5.4 quake near Tokoroa rattles North IslandThe quake hit at 6.07pm, 20km southeast of Tokoroa, and was felt as far as Christchurch.02 Dec 05:56 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car crashes into power pole in WaikatoInvestigators are still looking into the cause of the early morning crash.11 Nov 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandI used to be a climate change denier, a vaccine sceptic, anti-gay - what changed?They once were climate change or vaccine skeptic, anti-homosexuality or abusive.Now what?05 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuCommunity stalwarts want to spark disadvantaged kids to find their purposeGraeme Mead and Carl Haa launch holiday programme to get kids back on the right path.03 Oct 06:20 PM
KahuSouth Waikato to receive its first Māori mayorDespite the achievement, both candidates want to focus on what they bring to council.21 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Serious neglect' of greyhound given human antibiotics leads to deathA greyhound owner says he should have sought the correct treatment by a vet for his dog.16 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandHouse left 'splattered in blood' after fight, police apologise for responseThe home owner said two people were allegedly fighting "right up against the windows".08 Aug 06:05 PM
New ZealandMultiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmillAt least 12 fire trucks responded.05 Jul 07:25 PM
New ZealandMissing man acting 'normal' day before he 'vanished'Shane Edwards 'vanished' from his Tokoroa home on May 14 and has not been seen since.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We love him and we just want him home': Partner of man missing a month speaks outShane Edwards has been missing for a month and has not used his phone or bank account.16 Jun 09:23 AM
New ZealandOne minute the dad of four was doing dishes. Then, he 'vanished'The disappearance of Shane Edwards, 42, a month ago has his family and police stumped.16 Jun 02:51 AM
New ZealandDriver dies after car hits housePolice were notified around 2.20pm after the car crashed into a house.13 Jun 04:12 AM
KahuWaikato celebrates Matariki with 100-plus eventsMatariki Ki Waikato brings theatre, concerts and more to the region for Maori New Year07 Jun 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crashThe 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.04 Jun 01:15 AM
New ZealandSerious crash closes State Highway 1 in Tokoroa, WaikatoEmergency services were called to the scene around 4.10pm.30 May 06:37 AM
New ZealandGas main rupture: Evacuated Tokoroa residents allowed to return to their homesPeople are being advised to avoid the area.25 May 02:28 AM
TravelExplore the Waikato River eight different waysWith twisting waters, bridges, lakes, and dams, adventure awaits on the Waikato River.20 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle large fire at Tokoroa buildingThe blaze is in an engineering business.20 Jan 06:47 AM
New ZealandHave you been here? Today's Covid locations of interestSome linked locations are in Tokoroa, Matamata, Bethlehem, Hamilton and Mt Maunganui.19 Nov 06:31 AM
New ZealandSpill at Kinleith Mill causes horrible stink in TokoroaOne resident said he woke to a very nauseating smell.06 Nov 09:33 PM
New ZealandEarly morning visit: Two Tokoroa bakeries locations of interestTwo Tokoroa bakeries are locations of interest after a person who tested positive visited.25 Oct 10:52 PM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: 109 cases - new infections in Northland, Waikato; Auckland vaccine rate latestThere are 35 people in hospital around the country.25 Oct 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRepeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of communityIsmael Mitai has been sentenced to jail after causing the death of a New Plymouth man.22 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandFire crews called to suspicious blaze in TokoroaA fire at a commercial building in Tokoroa last night is being treated as suspicious.19 Oct 05:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrunk and drugged driver jailed for man's deathDods was drunk-driving, on drugs and going the wrong way on the Tauranga Eastern Link.05 Oct 10:34 PM
New ZealandCrash details revealed: How a family of seven and a woman were killedThree adults and five children were killed in the horror crash in April 2019.20 Sep 08:03 PM
New ZealandPeople injured in Tokoroa plane crash still in hospitalThe pair were taken to Waikato Hospital after their plane crashed.09 Sep 12:48 AM
