KahuWaitomo District state of emergency: Te Kūiti Pā helping with accommodationTe Kūiti Pā is assisting with accommodation for whānau needing to evacuate their homes.29 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandWaikato police investigating after group targets Hamilton service stationsThe group were armed with a steering lock.28 Jan 09:35 PM
New ZealandPoultry factory electrician who fell foul of the rules was justifiably sackedHe put himself and others at risk when fixing a frayed electrical cable.27 Jan 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHorror chainsaw accident: MP bounces back from disaster'Pretty rural bloke' who broke his neck is now ACC spokesman.26 Jan 08:17 PM
New ZealandMan accused of urinating on goods at supermarket, causing $15k lossIts alleged the 31-year-old has also pinched thousands of dollars worth of grocery items.26 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland player involved in dramatic finish at Hamilton SevensHeartbreak as Brady Rush denied winning try by TMO in sevens final.23 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They're just kids': Furious parents slate Soundsplash organisers over queuesA 17-year-old says she felt faint and nauseous after waiting in the sun for seven hours22 Jan 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo drugs, no alcohol: 5000 Christians (and Steve Braunias) prepare for music festivalSteve Braunias meets those planning a Christian music festival at Karapiro.20 Jan 05:41 PM
New ZealandRaglan Soundsplash festival ‘a shambles’: Thousands queue for hours without waterFestivalgoers have described long waits to get into the Waikato gig.20 Jan 03:55 AM
KahuMāori entrepreneur’s sweet taste of success adds to growing cupcake businessRevealed: The secret to a good cupcake20 Jan 01:00 AM
TalanoaA Pacific home in Hamilton that is open to allPasifika-focused services to all and a centre for community and cultural events.19 Jan 05:30 PM
New ZealandMarokopa mystery one year on: Details of possible sightings emergeTom Phillips and his three children have been missing for over a year.17 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandFleeing driver rams police car after potential firearm seen in HamiltonThe police chase ended when driver crashed into fence and car caught fire in Claudlands16 Jan 12:49 AM
New Zealand‘Disruptive, distressing’: Youths cause road mayhem from Auckland to HamiltonThe four failed to stop for police and drove three stolen vehicles before being arrested.14 Jan 05:55 PM
New Zealand‘I was lonely’: Man’s repetitive indecent assaults on two boysGlen Foreman's offending against the young boys stretched over 19 months.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I had bills to pay': Former teacher targets elderly in burglary, theft spreeThe woman spent the stolen funds on groceries, alcohol, and cigarettes.13 Jan 04:36 AM
New ZealandFine weekend ahead as forecasters keep eye on potential for more rain next weekIt comes as communities across the country face a clean-up after Cyclone Hale.12 Jan 05:29 AM
New Zealand10 youths among dozen people arrested after Waikato service station robberyThe 10 young offenders are aged between 9 and 15.12 Jan 02:59 AM
New Zealand'At least I didn't kill her': Man tells police over assault on partnerThe trio smashed their way into businesses in Tamahere, stealing money and alcohol.12 Jan 02:11 AM
New ZealandWaikato police search for 'dangerous' man after machete attack on shopkeeperPolice say 19-year-old Trayd Tahau is dangerous and should not be approached11 Jan 11:39 PM
New ZealandNorth Waikato truck driver charged over cyclist's deathThe 35-year-old's first appearance in court will now happen next month.10 Jan 09:45 PM
New ZealandAOS helps Waikato police arrest man, three youths for aggravated robberies13-year-old, two 17 year olds and 29-year-old arrested for months of alleged offending.08 Jan 07:31 AM
New Zealand'I fought for my life': Why farmer ordered his son to chop off tip of teen intruder’s fingerBill Burr says shooting the teen was a last resort and he's glad he didn't have to.06 Jan 07:36 PM
New ZealandMeter reader seriously injured, car burned in WaikatoA man is in hospital after being found with head injuries in Kihikihi yesterday.06 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandHamilton dairy worker held up at gunpoint, police arrest teenPolice are investigating an aggravated robbery on River Rd.04 Jan 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journeyThe Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand50-year gap: The science of 5.1 earthquake that shook Auckland, Waikato, BOPSeismologist Dr Jen Andrews points out the rarity of the quake on the Kerepehi Fault.04 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandEmergency services responding to crash near Karapiro, several injuredTwo cars have collided at the intersection of SH29 and Totman Rd.03 Jan 11:02 PM
New Zealand'He's been totally forgotten': Mum's battle for justice after son gunned down in gang houseNelson had no links to gangs and police said he was “in the wrong place at the wrong time”01 Jan 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLower speed limits - and upgrades - ahead for 30% of NZ's state highwaysWaka Kotahi's full plan covering speed limit and safety changes is expected this year.01 Jan 05:11 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed over Huka Falls after body recovered'The public is advised to stay out of the water.'30 Dec 04:48 AM
New ZealandTwo swimmers escape death, rescued near Huka Falls on pool toys"We are very fortunate the outcome didn’t end in tragedy on both occasions" - police29 Dec 07:50 PM
New ZealandFour leave hospital after Raglan group rescue - 3 pulled from water unconsciousEmergency services responded to the incident near Marine Parade.29 Dec 03:20 AM
New ZealandDid you feel it? Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Bay of PlentyThe quake hit shortly before 7am.28 Dec 06:37 PM
