Latest from Waikato

Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted

KiwiRail said passengers will travel for free for one week from the relaunch.

Jason Ake: No regrets for losing RNZ Board position, Māori mental health too important

Unless we speak about mental health among Māori, it will remain the silent killer.

Four Hamilton youths armed with hammer and crowbar arrested for aggravated robberies

Armed with a hammer and a crowbar, four youths ram-raided two Hamilton businesses.

University of Waikato reveals $16.8m deficit

Six of the eight New Zealand universities made financial losses last year.

New feathered residents carry message of hope

Four kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.

'Clear case of exploitation': Woman lambasted for role in migrant worker rort

The group of Papua New Guinea residents were brought to NZ to work but were hardly paid.

Kākāpō wild in Waikato for first time in 60 years

Four of the world's rarest flightless parrots have been rehomed on mainland New Zealand.

'I blame myself': Mother of newborn killed in dog attack speaks

Max Mitchell-Clifford was the registered owner of the dog that killed the baby in 2020.

Teens’ 40km getaway after liquor store robbery ends in arrests

The teens fled south, swapping stolen vehicles on the way.

Co-instigator of NZ's largest prison riot eligible for parole

Ali Taipari was jailed for six years and three months but can be released on time served.

Te Huia train: Waikato business boss calls for WorkSafe investigation

The journey is now a five-hour return trip and costs more for passengers.

'It took a real team effort': Police praise brave officers who rescued survivors from fiery crash

A couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.

Te Huia to remain funded by taxpayer dollars despite reduce service, extra fares

Te Huia commuters now face spending more than five hours a day on public transport.

Pōkeno Whisky recruits New Zealand's only traditional cooper

Mike Tawse, from Scotland, has brought the ancient art of coopering to Pōkeno.

Legends and stars: Why Waitomo's Ruakuri Cave is worth a visit

Nature, legend and science come together in this hidden gem.

'Look after each other up there': Young couple killed in fiery Hamilton crash

The couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.

'I abused her love for me': Father jailed for sex with teen daughter

The man had a sexual relationship for more than a year with his 19-year-old daughter.

Need a family activity these school holidays? Waikato's waterfalls are a must-see in winter

Take the family for some fresh air with a visit to these six stunning waterfalls.