Latest from Waikato

'This is no simple shoplifting': Kmart robber jailed after violent attack on staff

Judge John McDonald said Kitia Toimata's offending was too serious for home detention.

Company culture: Boss told to 'get f****d'; worker told good riddance

ERA's decision on penalty was influenced by the firm's "culture of swearing".

'Under 12 months old': Young man's child abuse collection involved babies, bestiality

Some of the victims were less than 12 months old.

'We understand people will be looking for answers': NZTA responds to SH1 concerns

Waipa's deputy mayor called for the transport agency to act 'swiftly'.

Cambridge crash: One person dead, SH1 closed in spot labelled as a 'death trap'

This is the second fatal accident to occur in the spot in less than a month.

Teen who killed man thinking he was a serial killer not guilty by reason of insanity

The 18-year-old was still deemed to be a danger to society by the judge.

Community stalwarts want to spark disadvantaged kids to find their purpose

Graeme Mead and Carl Haa launch holiday programme to get kids back on the right path.

'Slamming doors' prompted woman to stab neighbour as she hung out washing

Despite the sentence, she will be released today on a time-served basis.

Orini milk tanker attack: Judge wants to hear victim's story

The Judge wants the teen to meet with the victim before his fate is decided.

Police seriously concerned for missing Hamilton teen

Hamilton police are appealing to the public for information.

One person dead in Waikato crash

The crash involving a car and a motorcycle was reported about 2.30pm.

'The situation is unfolding' - Person seriously injured in jet ski accident on Waikato River

The accident in Ngaruawahia is understood to have happened shortly after midday today.

'Pay up': Small business digs in over latest order

Small business owner says she can't pay employment disputes bills closing in on $100,000.

Spate of ambulance crashes being investigated

St John is investigating three crashes involving ambulance officers in the past six weeks.

South Waikato to receive its first Māori mayor

Despite the achievement, both candidates want to focus on what they bring to council.

MPs and farmers go head to head in John Luxton Memorial Match

Money raised supports young Māori from the local area into agricultural careers

Police locate youth with BB gun, schools lift lockdown in Cambridge

Police received reports of a man seen with a weapon.

Mongrel Mob members in drug ring get reduced jail time for 'horrific' childhoods

Abuse in state care means less prison time for gang members behind Waikato meth supply.