New ZealandHuge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato riversMassive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.24 Sep 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyDanish renewables developer shifts offshore focus to WaikatoThe developer is looking at the feasibility of offshore wind power generation in NZ.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead following Huntly crashThe road was blocked while emergency services attended but has reopened now.23 Sep 08:23 PM
New ZealandDiamond in the mail: Gifted stone helps families of sick kidsReminiscent of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - but with a more important job.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWellington battered by heavy rain, state of emergency lifted for Queenstown and SouthlandSignificant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.23 Sep 04:23 AM
New Zealand'Significant, widespread impact': Damaging weather front looms for North IslandSignificant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dies, two others injured in crash near PaeroaThe Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the crash about 3.45pm.22 Sep 08:13 AM
New ZealandThe instigators, the negotiator and the followers: All but one Waikeria prison rioter now jailedOne rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.22 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandThe 'Dog Man of Raglan' dies, canine companion to stay localBrian Chesham was a beloved character of the coastal Waikato town.22 Sep 01:35 AM
New ZealandArmed man tries to break through lover's cat door after she took bra off at the pubThe woman removed her bra for a laugh. But Trevor Oldham didn't think it was funny.21 Sep 07:00 AM
SportNew venue revealed for Supercars' return to NZ in 2024Supercars has agreed to a three-year deal to return to New Zealand, starting in 2024.21 Sep 03:36 AM
New ZealandMan who killed dad now jailed for rape of sick woman: 'She was fluttering her eyes at me'Bahadur Singh both admitted, and denied, his offending and even blamed his victim.20 Sep 07:49 PM
New Zealand'They’ve been very lucky': Rescue helicopter boss after trio survive Waikato crashChopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.20 Sep 07:14 AM
New ZealandExclusion zone around rescue helicopter wreckage on Mt PirongiaInvestigation under way after chopper crashed on its way to help an injured tramper.20 Sep 05:29 AM
New ZealandRescue chopper crashes into Waikato bushHelicopter suffers 'heavy landing' after mid-flight incident en route to patient.19 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealingCourtney Murray was arrested three years after other previous drug-related offences.19 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Compliant and safe': Firm backs under-fire waste-to-energy projectBackers of a waste-burning electricity generation project say it will be compliant.19 Sep 01:31 AM
Politics'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidateRyan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.18 Sep 05:27 AM
New ZealandLove at first sight and no time to waste as rest home residents marry“I had a good look at him, and I just thought, ‘Wow’.”18 Sep 03:56 AM
New ZealandIcecream an early motivator for world MTB champ MaxwellA bright future beckons for under-23 mountain bike champion Sammie Maxwell.18 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandSpecial delivery: Six more kākāpō make landfall in WaikatoA sextet has joined Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga at Sanctuary Mountain.14 Sep 10:04 PM
New Zealand'Best players in the world': Hamilton to host international league finalBig year on the rugby league calendar for Hamilton stadium.14 Sep 12:37 AM
New Zealand‘There’s no boyfriend, girlfriend status in my culture’: Man’s bigamy excuse“He couldn’t immediately divorce her, but nevertheless wanted to move on with a new life.”13 Sep 05:08 AM
New ZealandWaikato highway closed after crashEmergency services responded to the crash in Waitomo, Waikato, about 6.45pm Tuesday.12 Sep 07:48 AM
TravelThe Waikato way to play: fossils, films, and fiery beachesUnearth fossils, discover thermal beaches and walk movie trails in Waikato.12 Sep 06:30 AM
New ZealandJuniors show how it's done in Rugby World Cup winTe Awamutu Sports represented New Zealand in France and came away with the trophy.11 Sep 11:29 PM
New ZealandWaikato boxer defeated in world title defenceAustralian Luke Modini could be a good opponent for return fight.11 Sep 02:31 AM
New ZealandHamilton tenor wins Australian Singing CompetitionEmmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono, 25, is the first Kiwi to win the competition since 2019.11 Sep 01:57 AM
New Zealand'I could just see her blood pressure drop': Son's final moments with dying mumNow, 13 years on, a coroner will decide how Carmen Walker died during a medical procedure.08 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandABs great calls for return of NZ's State of OriginNorth Island versus South Island has a long history and a big rivalry once on the park.08 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Cynical, calculated, deliberate': Lavish lifestyle paid for by employee theftKate Carter narrowly avoided jail for duping a Fonterra company out of more than $720k.08 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimePower tools, vehicle used in three overnight Waikato burglariesOffenders broke into a liquor store, supermarket and motorcycle store overnight.08 Sep 05:54 AM
New ZealandTwo crashes on Waikato Expressway cause significant delaysThe crashes are about 400 metres apart.08 Sep 05:26 AM
Crime'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphinsWarrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.08 Sep 05:00 AM
