New ZealandLife's a Beach Hop in WhangamatāMore than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.21 Mar 02:58 AM
New ZealandJoy not hate the theme for Taupō rainbow eventThe family-friendly event returns for its second year, with even more on offer.20 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandBibbidi, bobbidi boo: Waikato kindy holds pumpkin challengeThis year's Giant Pumpkin Challenge saw a 64kg pumpkin take out a top spot.20 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandConcerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contestEvent organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.20 Mar 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBen Ross: Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are the rail and road mastersOPINION: We are struggling with mass transit. So why not ask the experts?20 Mar 03:59 PM
New ZealandFreedom, fire and physics: Eliot Jessep shares his passion for ballooningJessep pilots Paula the Balloon at Balloons over Waikato in honour of his mum.20 Mar 02:35 AM
New ZealandWhangamatā Area School scoops up win at inaugural surfing eventThe inaugural New Zealand School Surfing Festival was held at Muriwai this week.19 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandNew vehicle a lifeline for rural communitiesA community has banded together to raise money for a potentially lifesaving vehicle.19 Mar 08:12 PM
New ZealandWaikato BMX racers turn their wheels in AustraliaSix riders from the Te Awamutu travelled to Brisbane for BMX championships.19 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandHundreds of international students affected by visa delaysBetween October 1 and March 8, Immigration NZ received over 31k student visa applications.19 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandFrom refugee camp to Hamilton Police staff memberThe file management support officer shares her culture with her colleagues during Ramadan.19 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandSmall Coromandel lifeguard service in line for new $5 million facilityThe lifeguard service is located between Whangamata and Waihi.19 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandPolice tight-lipped on Coromandel crime figuresPolice treat questions asked by the HC Post about holiday period crime figures as OIA.19 Mar 01:21 AM
New ZealandWaipā BMX racers win big at national champsCambridge racer claimed her first elite women’s national title in Havelock North.19 Mar 12:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Balloons over Waikato celebrates glorious festival startDespite the early start, Hamilton Lake and Innes Common were packed this morning.19 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandNaked Bike Ride: Why cyclists dared to bare allWaihī Beach locals saw a blur of naked bodies on bikes whizzing past them.18 Mar 11:20 PM
New ZealandWaikato teen selected for international softball challenge teamTe Awamutu Softball chief executive Manu Jones put Kylck Austin forward for selection.18 Mar 10:01 PM
New ZealandSchedule for Taupō Super400 sees Supercars descend on track six timesSupercars' return to New Zealand is imminent as organisers announce track schedule.18 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandHook, line and sinker: Team Godfather reels in $460,000 win at Coro compThe Kubota Billfish Classic took place in Whitianga over the weekend.18 Mar 05:25 AM
New ZealandHalf time drone show the star of Super Rugby Round 4The show is thought to have been New Zealand’s first large-scale drone light show.18 Mar 03:40 AM
New ZealandChiefs Under 20s dominant in TaupōChiefs release team to play against Hurricanes U20s.18 Mar 02:54 AM
New ZealandBalloons set to take to the sky over HamiltonThe fan favourite event will take to the air from Tuesday.17 Mar 10:53 PM
New ZealandManawa down defending champs with four tries from lineout drivesChiefs' Luka Connor extends try-scoring record to 15 tries.17 Mar 10:43 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in Otaua scrub fireOne patient was transported to Middlemore Hospital.17 Mar 08:35 PM
New ZealandSH2 closed for hours, one person in critical condition after serious crash at Thames Rd in PaeroaPolice say at least one person was injured.17 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Shocking history': Recidivist drink driver clocks up 14th conviction'The message clearly isn’t getting through and the deterrent is probably not high enough.'17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamiltonian helps South Sudan fight challengesLieutenant Colonel Sheree Alexander is leading a United Nations Mission.16 Mar 07:30 PM
New ZealandEfforts underway to secure up to $25 million for dementia unit in WhangamataA dementia unit is essential for keeping loved ones close to home.16 Mar 06:30 PM
New ZealandSupercars to convoy through Taupō ahead of racingThe Track to Town event will see all 24 racers descend on CBD for meet and greet.16 Mar 05:30 PM
Super RugbyChiefs bounce back against Fijian DruaThe Chiefs scored six tries in a high-scoring affair16 Mar 08:27 AM
New ZealandPasadena School bus catches fire on way home from campStudents were not onboard but have been offered access to counselling.15 Mar 11:49 PM
New Zealand'My best friend': Meth-fuelled driver kills brother on hunting tripKeely-Shaye Albert had never held a licence and was driving on a private road.15 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandCentenarian recalls one last kamikaze twist as WW II endsNot too many people have Ray's defining memory of V-J Day.15 Mar 07:45 PM