New ZealandMotorist describes moments before fatal Waikato Expressway crashA motorist was confused to see headlights coming towards her at speed on the highway.18 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandWaikato meter reader attack: Two out of three men plead not guilty in courtThree men are facing charges after an assault on a meter reader in Kihikihi.18 Apr 06:47 PM
PoliticsFormer MP Gaurav Sharma turned down $20,000 donation before failing to reclaim seat in byelectionInstead, Sharma paid more than $20,000 out of his own pocket and finished fourth.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice attempt to reunite Cambridge residents with stolen goodsA 33-year-old Cambridge man is before the courts on burglary and theft charges.18 Apr 08:35 AM
New ZealandTwo people killed in head-on crash on Waikato ExpresswayTwo people have been killed in a two-car crash on the Waikato Expressway early today.16 Apr 06:35 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Te Awamatu blazeFire and emergency rushed to the scene after several calls reporting a fire on Ricket Road16 Apr 10:18 AM
New ZealandTwo critically hurt, three seriously injured in Matamata crashState Highway 29 is closed while emergency services respond.16 Apr 02:29 AM
KahuNgāti Maniapoto commemorate ‘momentous occasion’ in NZ railway historyManiapoto was the final rohe that permitted railway construction in its lands.16 Apr 12:25 AM
New Zealand'Totally devastated': National MP’s sister dies in quad bike accident'My youngest sister, Katrina Houghton, was fatally injured in a farm accident.15 Apr 04:08 AM
New ZealandWild night of Hamilton street racing includes assault, stolen car and a paintball gunA man who complained to the group was attacked and had his car stolen, police say.15 Apr 12:42 AM
New Zealand'Humiliated’: Homeless man arrested for failure to provide addressPolice case "cannot be correct" - it would mean no homeless person could drive legally.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSir Paul Adams, Ted Manson: Raised in state houses, billion-dollar sales successWhat can we learn from them? What is their new direction these days?14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMidwife struck off for writing prescriptions she used herselfThe midwife prescribed 480 zopiclone tablets over two years, for herself.14 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandDrug-addled man lit apartment fire then rescued occupantsJoshua Skinner helped the occupants flee - little did they know, he started the blaze.14 Apr 02:40 AM
New ZealandAcademic loses claim after his 20 parking fines were disclosed to his employerA complaint against a car park company for passing on fine notices has been dismissed.13 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan alleged to have assaulted, kidnapped woman in bottle shop granted name suppressionThe 28-year-old made an appearance in the Hamilton District Court this morning.13 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandKawhia residents face five weeks of road closures on SH31Residents and businesses worried as Waka Kotahi begins fixing an underslip on SH31.12 Apr 08:20 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after woman dragged by hair from a Ngāruawāhia bottle shopHe is facing charges of kidnapping and assault.12 Apr 02:14 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms todayNew Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.11 Apr 06:42 PM
New ZealandSerious car crash in near SH5 and SH28, diversions in placeThe crash was reported to the police just after 3pm.11 Apr 03:53 AM
New Zealand'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit countryThe stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.11 Apr 01:53 AM
New ZealandSchool holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecastIt may be time for parents to bring out board games for children.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLightning, gales and downpours expected as thunderstorms brew in Tasman SeaForecaster warns that gales could be damaging.09 Apr 10:57 PM
New Zealand'She is safe': Waikato Police locate woman after assault in Ngāruawāhia bottle shopCCTV video shows the woman running into the shop on Saturday night, seeking safety.09 Apr 09:29 PM
Small BusinessFrom north Waikato home to NZ’s largest single malt distilleryPōkeno Whisky's founder says the company continues to expand despite rising costs.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZNorthland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.09 Apr 08:56 AM
New ZealandTerrified woman assaulted in bottle shop then dragged into waiting carThe assault occurred just before 9pm last night.09 Apr 08:30 AM
New Zealand‘Gross lack of care’: Family blasts hospital after vulnerable patient absconds twice in an hourWoman who attempted suicide and took off twice from Waikato Hospital 'lucky' to be alive08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person in hospital after Ngāruawāhia crashOne person is in hospital after a motorcycle and another vehicle collided.08 Apr 08:56 AM
New Zealand'Still insane' - Holiday traffic gridlock heading north of Auckland'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.08 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandHoliday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crashA closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.07 Apr 03:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police release footage of 'cowardly' Hamilton superette robberyThe offenders stole cash from the till and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.07 Apr 02:36 AM
New ZealandPolice on the hunt for those behind an armed robbery at Hamilton dairyDairy worker injured in assault.06 Apr 11:14 PM
New ZealandAuckland motorway gridlock: Hour-long bus delays as rain hampers Easter holiday trafficThe Easter holiday rush is causing gridlock across Auckland motorways and city streets.06 Apr 06:05 AM
