New ZealandSharma's surprise exit hurts Labour's byelection chances - ArdernSome parties had registered interest from potential candidates prior to Sharma's exit.19 Oct 04:56 AM
TravelThe birds and the trees: Family friendly walks at Hakarimata Scenic ReserveWhere to find leg-burning workouts and sedate native forest adventures near Hamilton.19 Oct 12:59 AM
New ZealandLogging truck destroys garage near TaupōA logging truck crashed into a property in the early hours of this morning.18 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandLabour confirms it recommended Gaurav Sharma be expelled for misconduct'Unnecessary and wasteful': Jacinda Ardern hits back at former Labour MP's resignation.18 Oct 08:23 AM
New ZealandMPI catch fishers with five times the limit of kahawaiThe daily bag limit for kahawai is 20 per person. The pair were caught with 211.18 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandFormer senior policeman faces theft charges totalling $136,000The accused was remanded on bail to reappear in court later this month.17 Oct 09:49 PM
New Zealand'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900kThe 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Hideous violence': Man who stabbed partner to death in front of children finally namedCory Purutanga can finally be named as the man who stabbed his partner to death.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsWaikato planners set sights on fast passenger rail to AucklandTainui Group Holdings is among those planning for fast rail.16 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil supports landowners in planting millions of treesLandowners have retired the equivalent of 21 average-sized farms.14 Oct 05:30 AM
New ZealandHamilton kindergarten shuts down after multiple incidents with abusive neighbourA parent is upset by the lack of communication from the Waikato Kindergarten Association.13 Oct 10:27 PM
New Zealand'He was just a skeleton of a baby': Family moves to Australia to save starving infantGideon's body started 'eating itself' to survive - 'He was essentially starving to death.'13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMystery surrounds body found in Waikato riverPolice are making enquiries after a dead body was found in the Waikato river.13 Oct 09:08 AM
New Zealand'I was in disbelief': Eyewitnesses in Te Awamutu spot 'tornado'MetService experts said it looks to be a funnel cloud and was not picked up on radar.13 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandOne dead in serious train and car collision near MatamataThe accident occurred near the Puketutu Rd and Hinuera Rd intersection.12 Oct 09:12 PM
New ZealandLaw change proposed to unlock key police tools after bombshell reviewOfficers' ability to hold young criminals to account are being compromised.12 Oct 01:57 AM
New ZealandWaikato police appeal for information on SH3 fatal crashŌtorohanga identity Karam Haddad died in the crash.11 Oct 08:40 PM
New ZealandFamily of missing Marokopa children trying to raise funds for rewardThis month marks 10 months since the children went missing for the second time11 Oct 03:40 AM
New Zealand'Horrific tragedy': Widow gives birth after husband's alleged murderThe newborn baby boy is the spitting image of his father, who he will never meet.09 Oct 05:08 AM
New Zealand'How you can still be alive is beyond me': Judge shocked at recidivist drink driver's diabetes claimsShailendra Deo's drink driving was so bad other motorists had to veer onto the footpath.07 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Brought a knife to a fist fight': Man jailed for Christmas Day stabbingPatwade Murphy cut the wrist of one man, before stabbing another man in the chest.07 Oct 03:43 AM
New ZealandFixing Waikato Expressway 'death' trap years away due to lack of fundingOnce construction funding is available, the agency would be able to move quickly, it says.06 Oct 05:26 PM
New Zealand'This is no simple shoplifting': Kmart robber jailed after violent attack on staffJudge John McDonald said Kitia Toimata's offending was too serious for home detention.06 Oct 04:05 PM
New ZealandCompany culture: Boss told to 'get f****d'; worker told good riddanceERA's decision on penalty was influenced by the firm's "culture of swearing".05 Oct 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Under 12 months old': Young man's child abuse collection involved babies, bestialitySome of the victims were less than 12 months old.05 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We understand people will be looking for answers': NZTA responds to SH1 concernsWaipa's deputy mayor called for the transport agency to act 'swiftly'.05 Oct 01:07 AM
New ZealandCambridge 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.04 Oct 07:20 PM
New ZealandTeen who killed man thinking he was a serial killer not guilty by reason of insanityThe 18-year-old was still deemed to be a danger to society by the judge.04 Oct 12:34 AM
KahuCommunity stalwarts want to spark disadvantaged kids to find their purposeGraeme Mead and Carl Haa launch holiday programme to get kids back on the right path.03 Oct 06:20 PM
New Zealand'Slamming doors' prompted woman to stab neighbour as she hung out washingDespite the sentence, she will be released today on a time-served basis.03 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandOrini milk tanker attack: Judge wants to hear victim's storyThe Judge wants the teen to meet with the victim before his fate is decided.03 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandSpecial report: NZSAS takes fresh look at historic link to 'murderers'Historical links to the Forest Rangers and Gustavus von Tempsky cause NZSAS discomfort.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Chaotic new footage of Auckland mall robbery as police ramp up patrolsThieves with balaclavas and gloves casually smashed multiple jewellery cabinets.01 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandCentury-old mortuary table from old hospital up for saleHamilton man Jay denied he was selling it for haunting reasons.29 Sep 02:37 AM
