New ZealandOne person in hospital after Ngāruawāhia crashOne person is in hospital after a motorcycle and another vehicle collided.08 Apr 08:56 AM
New Zealand'Still insane' - Holiday traffic gridlock heading north of Auckland'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.08 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandHoliday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crashA closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.07 Apr 03:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police release footage of 'cowardly' Hamilton superette robberyThe offenders stole cash from the till and fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.07 Apr 02:36 AM
New ZealandPolice on the hunt for those behind an armed robbery at Hamilton dairyDairy worker injured in assault.06 Apr 11:14 PM
New ZealandAuckland motorway gridlock: Hour-long bus delays as rain hampers Easter holiday trafficThe Easter holiday rush is causing gridlock across Auckland motorways and city streets.06 Apr 06:05 AM
New ZealandSchool holidays to start with heavy rain, traffic for EasterHeavy rain set to inundate popular northern holiday hotspots for first half of weekend,05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlcoholic who scared campers with gun left unimpressed with sentence, storms offStephen Lewer was drunk on that January day, but had been banned from drinking since.05 Apr 02:46 AM
New ZealandEaster holiday weather: Heavy rain to hit upper NorthMetService has forecasted gales and downpours for Northland, northern parts of Auckland.05 Apr 01:50 AM
New ZealandEaster long weekend: The times to steer clear of travelling to avoid long queuesThe roads are expected to get busy from tomorrow as people start to get away.05 Apr 12:21 AM
KahuKingitanga trip to Cyclone Gabrielle-damaged areas appreciated by iwi and whānauKingi Tuheitia's trip to Cyclone Gabrielle rohe appreciated by iwi.04 Apr 07:05 PM
New Zealand‘Crushed and devastated’: $140k payout for sacked managerManager charges that 'false allegations' were made against her, court says.04 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuWarriors duo are bros and home boys at heartTahāroa is a small town but has produced some big talent.04 Apr 12:48 AM
New ZealandThirteen-year-old among youths arrested for spree of armed robberiesFour teens were arrested after cash and cigarettes were stolen from a Waikato supermarket.01 Apr 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Cavalier and maverick': Couple sentenced for migrant worker rortTwo of the offending trio were sentenced in the Te Awamutu District Court today.30 Mar 05:56 AM
Crime‘You took away my innocence’: Victims confront stepfather who sexually abused themMichael Hallinan abused the girls for years.29 Mar 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSmart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptakeRocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hogtied, beaten': Man's tortuous ordeal at hands of burglarsBurglar Mark Simon was jailed for seven years. Two alleged co-offenders remain at large.29 Mar 03:56 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful behaviour': Slew of weapons used in violent attackThe group was armed with an axe and long sticks bearing a knife and circular blade.28 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandMan charged after kidnapping attempts across WaikatoThe 31-year-old accused was granted interim name suppression after a court appearance.28 Mar 04:40 PM
New ZealandSearching for Sara Niethe - investigator, family start last search 20 years onA Moment In Crime podcast looks at the disappearance and death of Waikato mum.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himselfThe mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.27 Mar 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shootingMoetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.27 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Heart surgery patients caught in delays, being sent to other hospitalsAn investigation is under way after a patient died while on the wait list.26 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuWaikato hapū challenges council plan for housing on possible pā siteThe 1ha site is currently home to a car park just across the Waikato River from CBD.23 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after house fire in WaikatoFirefighters rushed to the scene just after 6.30pm this evening22 Mar 06:12 AM
New ZealandDistracted driver crashes after catching cheating girlfriendOhorangi Rawiri injured himself and another motorist when he crashed through a red light.21 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandRubberneckers delay traffic on SH1 following single-vehicle crashThree people have sustained minor to moderate injuries.19 Mar 01:51 AM
New ZealandDeadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called forThe outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.18 Mar 10:29 PM
New ZealandPedestrian killed after being struck by car in Te AwamutuThe person died at the scene.18 Mar 05:37 AM
New Zealand‘We need something believable, babe’: Woman helped prisoners out of jail by faking death certificatesLouise Witteveen says her partner was abusive towards her; that didn't surprise the judge.17 Mar 04:56 AM
New Zealand'It's a culturally sensitive day': Man who allegedly sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 has novel excuse for missing courtRoger Blake has been fighting his criminal prosecution for more than three years.16 Mar 09:34 PM
KahuTuku Morgan: Ngaati Whaatua's 'entitlement and arrogance' undermines other iwiOpinion: Ngaati Whaatua Oorakei disrespect status of other iwi.16 Mar 07:30 PM
Crime'Sense of obligation': 73yo helped senior Mongrel Mob member by joining drug ringThe man was being harassed and the gang member protected him in exchange for help.16 Mar 04:00 PM
