KahuTe Paina set to be returned to iwi and hapūJoy and relief at return of historically and culturally significant reserve.21 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandAlleged Hamilton stabbing: Accused to celebrate birthday in custody after assaultsThe alleged incident saw one man stabbed in the chest.18 Jul 01:25 AM
New ZealandEmergency services attending two-vehicle collision in WaikatoInitial indications suggest there are serious injuries.16 Jul 04:23 AM
NPC2022 Waikato Women's FPC squad announcedNew coach Wayne Maxwell and his team are thrilled with squad for the upcoming season.13 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandGang leader loses appeal against attack convictionJamie Pink was found guilty in 2020 of taking an axe to a fellow member during incident.12 Jul 09:22 AM
New Zealand'Communicating with notes', Countdown manager never bothered to meet workerSupermarket workers were dubbed 'heroes' during the 2020 lockdown, but not all was well.12 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandDriver charged for causing crash that killed boxing coachA driver involved in a crash that killed boxing coach Brett McNaught has been charged.12 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Save the Port': West Coast beach locals work tirelessly to slow down erosionLast month three homes became uninhabitable after storms battered the country.11 Jul 05:57 AM
NPCMcKenzie brothers to line up for WoodlandsReturning All Black Damian McKenzie to turn out for Southland club rugby side.07 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandWaikato sex offender's preventive detention sentence quashed despite high risk of reoffendingThe Court of Appeal cited his age and protection from his mother as mitigating factors.07 Jul 12:29 AM
TravelExperiences to keep the Matariki home fires burning in WaikatoWhere to keep the homefires of Matariki burning.06 Jul 05:06 PM
New ZealandLisa Lewis' privacy breached by bureaucratic blunderHamilton City Council has had to apologise to Lisa Lewis after breaching her privacy.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer prison guard awarded $70,000 for unjustifiable dismissalA former Corrections officer has been awarded $70,279.24 for being unjustifiably fired.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIrish rugby hero's life-saving kiss: All Blacks fan brought back from deadA last-minute trip, a scream in a carpark - and a father's life is saved.05 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandWaikato woman admits role in P, GBL drug ringSharon Marfell was a senior member of a drugs distribution syndicate in the Waikato.05 Jul 12:39 AM
New ZealandTrio plead as alleged Hamilton 'kidnapping' re-trial gets set to kick offThe three will now be sentenced in September.04 Jul 10:33 PM
New ZealandFour arrested following reports of illegal street racing on Waikato ExpresswayOne of the vehicles involved attempted to ram a police car.04 Jul 02:35 AM
New ZealandTeen hit by vehicle on way to school, suffers serious injuriesThe pupil was airlifted to hospital.04 Jul 01:44 AM
New ZealandPrisoners building new quarters after riotNew parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.03 Jul 06:27 PM
Crime'Sting of the century': Man admits role in large-scale meth, cocaine import schemeThe man has been granted interim name suppression.30 Jun 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumEducation'We are basically in a crisis': Northland's ECE centre director on the Teaching Council fee and levy changesNorthland's education leaders ponder upon the effects of the Teaching Council fee changes.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPair on motorcycle in hospital with serious injuries after crashThey have both been taken to Middlemore Hospital.25 Jun 05:19 AM
EnvironmentMazda Foundation grants support six Waikato projectsHospice Waikato was one of the grant winners during the latest funding round.24 Jun 07:20 PM
New ZealandSupermarket 'superhero': Man run over by getaway car after helping elderly robbery victim'Superhero' dad stepped in to help elderly woman and ended up needing surgery on his leg.23 Jun 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Made me feel like a man': Accused talked about hurting victimAdrian Phillips was under cross-examination at the High Court in Hamilton.22 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandMurder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friendAdrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.22 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivorLuie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.21 Jun 07:33 AM
New Zealand'Giant heartbroken baby': Murder accused says he broke downAdrian Phillips banged his head against the wall to feel better after a serious accident.21 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Hurry up and kill me': Accused wanted to die during fireAdrian Phillips takes the stand in his trial for the murder of Bayden Williams.20 Jun 11:54 PM
New ZealandPerson of interest found after a man was shot and seriously hurt in WaikatoThe wounded man remains in a serious condition in hospital.20 Jun 07:20 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after small plane crash lands and catches fire on Hamilton farmThe crash was reported to emergency services at 2.43pm.20 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandWoman's 'excruciating' hot water bottle accidentErin Majurey could instantly feel her skin blistering after the hot water bottle burst.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, 15 injured after three overnight crashesThe three overnight crashes led to 15 people sustaining injuries and nine in hospital.17 Jun 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Extremely exhausted': Thousands of vacancies as 'burnout' nurses feel pressureNurses organisation says NZ is more than 4000 staff short and urgent action is needed.17 Jun 05:00 PM