New ZealandWatch: Dramatic footage of Hamilton bakery being ram-raided overnightThe bakery was one of the multiple businesses targetted last night across Hamilton25 Oct 02:34 AM
New ZealandWaikato burglaries: Police investigating spate of overnight burglariesWaikato police are investigating after eight premises were burgled overnight.25 Oct 12:43 AM
New ZealandLuxon states byelection candidate expectations amid diversity dilemmaCandidate nominations close on Wednesday ahead of the byelection on December 10.25 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandSpeed limit cut possible on 'death trap' stretch of State Highway 1The agency says it is advancing a range of interim safety measures.23 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandFrom Thames to Takanini: Eight youths arrested after fleeing police for 90kmThe police helicopter monitored the vehicles as they made their way to SH1.23 Oct 09:15 PM
New Zealand‘They’re living like fugitives’: New plea for missing Marokopa children from heartbroken siblingThe children have been missing for 10 months along with their fugitive father.23 Oct 04:38 AM
New Zealand'I fear for her mental state': Mother's heartache as daughters' abuser jailedAarron McPherson still denies the offending that has seen him jailed.23 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandBugger: Near-new $38,000 Toyota Hilux had parts from other carsHe thought he'd bought a near-new Hilux then learned it was rebuilt after a crash.22 Oct 03:01 AM
EnvironmentHere's what's new and exciting in world-class WaikatoExperiences and facilities geared to attract visitors and locals.21 Oct 10:35 PM
New ZealandNational ticketing system on the way for public transportThe National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.21 Oct 07:19 AM
New ZealandNational and Labour wary of predicting victory in Hamilton byelectionThe people of Hamilton West will choose their new MP on December 10.20 Oct 03:20 AM
New ZealandYouth crime: Hundreds arrested, thousands of charges laid in Auckland and WaikatoPolice will have increased foot patrols in malls and shopping precincts, where possible.19 Oct 07:12 PM
New ZealandSharma's surprise exit hurts Labour's byelection chances - ArdernSome parties had registered interest from potential candidates prior to Sharma's exit.19 Oct 04:56 AM
TravelThe birds and the trees: Family friendly walks at Hakarimata Scenic ReserveWhere to find leg-burning workouts and sedate native forest adventures near Hamilton.19 Oct 12:59 AM
New ZealandLogging truck destroys garage near TaupōA logging truck crashed into a property in the early hours of this morning.18 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandLabour confirms it recommended Gaurav Sharma be expelled for misconduct'Unnecessary and wasteful': Jacinda Ardern hits back at former Labour MP's resignation.18 Oct 08:23 AM
New ZealandMPI catch fishers with five times the limit of kahawaiThe daily bag limit for kahawai is 20 per person. The pair were caught with 211.18 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandFormer senior policeman faces theft charges totalling $136,000The accused was remanded on bail to reappear in court later this month.17 Oct 09:49 PM
New Zealand'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900kThe 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Hideous violence': Man who stabbed partner to death in front of children finally namedCory Purutanga can finally be named as the man who stabbed his partner to death.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsWaikato planners set sights on fast passenger rail to AucklandTainui Group Holdings is among those planning for fast rail.16 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil supports landowners in planting millions of treesLandowners have retired the equivalent of 21 average-sized farms.14 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandHamilton kindergarten shuts down after multiple incidents with abusive neighbourA parent is upset by the lack of communication from the Waikato Kindergarten Association.13 Oct 10:27 PM
New Zealand'He was just a skeleton of a baby': Family moves to Australia to save starving infantGideon's body started 'eating itself' to survive - 'He was essentially starving to death.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds body found in Waikato riverPolice are making enquiries after a dead body was found in the Waikato river.13 Oct 09:08 AM
New Zealand'I was in disbelief': Eyewitnesses in Te Awamutu spot 'tornado'MetService experts said it looks to be a funnel cloud and was not picked up on radar.13 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandOne dead in serious train and car collision near MatamataThe accident occurred near the Puketutu Rd and Hinuera Rd intersection.12 Oct 09:12 PM
New ZealandLaw change proposed to unlock key police tools after bombshell reviewOfficers' ability to hold young criminals to account are being compromised.12 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandWaikato police appeal for information on SH3 fatal crashŌtorohanga identity Karam Haddad died in the crash.11 Oct 08:40 PM
New ZealandFamily of missing Marokopa children trying to raise funds for rewardThis month marks 10 months since the children went missing for the second time11 Oct 03:40 AM
New Zealand'Horrific tragedy': Widow gives birth after husband's alleged murderThe newborn baby boy is the spitting image of his father, who he will never meet.09 Oct 05:08 AM
New Zealand'How you can still be alive is beyond me': Judge shocked at recidivist drink driver's diabetes claimsShailendra Deo's drink driving was so bad other motorists had to veer onto the footpath.07 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Brought a knife to a fist fight': Man jailed for Christmas Day stabbingPatwade Murphy cut the wrist of one man, before stabbing another man in the chest.07 Oct 03:43 AM
New ZealandFixing Waikato Expressway 'death' trap years away due to lack of fundingOnce construction funding is available, the agency would be able to move quickly, it says.06 Oct 05:26 PM
