New ZealandWaikato Bay of Plenty farmer makes history in Young Farmer of the Year competitionEmma Poole won the competition after three days of challenges.09 Jul 01:59 AM
KahuWaikato Museum celebrates 200-year-old waka Te WinikaTe Winika made her final journey on the Waikato River in July 1973.08 Jul 03:29 AM
Travel17 Spots for unbelievable stargazing in NZStar trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.07 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Beam of sunshine': Alleged murder victim had a 'great future ahead of her'Her employer said 'huge sadness' swept through the office following her death.06 Jul 04:50 AM
New ZealandAll he wanted was a truck ride - now 40 truckies are coming to the partySupport from kind-hearted truckies for a surprise birthday convoy is on a roll.05 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandMed school at Waikato uni is National's election promiseNational's plan will also include more medical school placements at Auckland and Otago05 Jul 07:50 PM
New Zealand‘No empathy’: Woman who bludgeoned neighbour says killing was justifiedChristine Morris killed her neighbour with a hammer in 2010.05 Jul 07:22 AM
New Zealand'It warms our heart' - Truck convoy to turn up to lonely boy’s party after mum’s desperate pleaShe wanted to give him a truck ride. 60 truckers answered the call.04 Jul 08:23 PM
New Zealand'I'll keep your pics in my folder': Porn addict tells undercover police officerThe 33-year-old said he wanted to buy pictures of young teen in tight, short clothing.04 Jul 06:05 AM
New Zealand'Close to the breadline': Couple's Kiwi pension clipped due to time spent in UKCouple argue deduction of UK pension is discrimination against immigrants in New Zealand.04 Jul 02:40 AM
KahuHapū seeking Taranaki-Waikato border shiftThey say it would better align with Māori boundaries.03 Jul 11:49 PM
New ZealandOne dead after vehicle crashes into tree in WaikatoPolice were called after a car crashed into a tree in the Waikato late last night.03 Jul 07:12 PM
New Zealand'I just flipped out': Mentally ill man stabbed to death refugee fishermanAbdul Kareem was a New Zealand resident having arrived as a refugee from Myanmar in 2018.03 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandBitter(n) end for rare wetland birdA rare wetland bird had to be euthanised after being shot near Kāwhia Harbour.01 Jul 07:36 PM
New ZealandMan extorted money from woman, then posted sex tapes online anywayTuhewa Earl Downs extorted nearly $4000 from the woman.30 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gangKane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.30 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandNew $14 million trades training centre blessed and namedThe centre aims to provide growth and investment in the region.29 Jun 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Ramsey the chef', 'Rhino' among Mongols associates jailed for drug opA number of gang members and associates are being sentenced this week.28 Jun 07:05 AM
New Zealand'A jolly good time': NZ's second-oldest person marks 109th birthday with a songElla Wilson had a song in her heart as she marked her big birthday.28 Jun 05:36 AM
New ZealandHit and run killing: Jury finds woman guilty of partner's murderThe jury could only reach majority, or 11-1, verdicts this afternoon.27 Jun 02:34 AM
New ZealandDrugs and a shoebox full of cash: Gang chief gets 12 years in prisonPolice op targeted gang's nationwide distribution of meth and other drugs.26 Jun 06:48 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careRetirement company's new village gains consent; ex Cabinet minister joins boardNew director has 'vast financial and economic skills and experience'.26 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandMachete-wielding youths target fans leaving rugby in HamiltonThe alleged offenders were arrested by police.24 Jun 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy wars: Competition for milk just got tougher, Fonterra sounds warningThe newcomer already plans a second Waikato plant: is the South Island also on the radar?23 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuLabour MPs stake futures on winning Māori electoratesTwo Labour MPs are opting for an electorate-or-nothing approach this election.23 Jun 07:23 AM
New ZealandHit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.23 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizesSkipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.23 Jun 04:29 AM
New Zealand'I am afraid': Off-duty restaurant worker shot in the arm by man hiding in the darkThe woman had just finished her shift and was heading home when the man opened fire.23 Jun 02:48 AM
Crime‘Sex slave’: Man jailed for historic sexual abuse of whāngai girl he still deniesNow older, the victim went to the police six years ago to report the offending.22 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandFall of Kabul: Pair tried charging fleeing Afghan evacuees; charges laidTwo men have appeared in court accused of seeking $450,000 in fees.20 Jun 11:17 PM
KahuTe Toki grants for Matariki 'giving back to community'Matariki funding from Te Toki Voyaging Trust will be made available to Waikato groups.20 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandOutsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a yearPublic hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-runRopati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.20 Jun 07:15 AM
New Zealand'Football is the door to the world': Kids buzzing as World Cup and former winner visitWorld Cup stars visited a Rotorua school to share the importance of staying active.20 Jun 02:48 AM
