New ZealandTwo men charged with murder following Ōtorohanga homicideAnthony Takrouna Bell of Te Kuiti was killed last weekend.07 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandWaikato brewery releases special beer to get Kiwis vaxxedThe brewery hopes the beer will be a 'conversation starter' and get people off the fence.07 Oct 01:35 AM
New ZealandWidening Waikato level 3 border 'necessary to protect vulnerable', mayor saysWaipa Mayor Jim Mylchreest is urging people to get vaccinated.07 Oct 01:04 AM
New ZealandCovid 19: Waipā to move to alert level 3 tonightThere are 29 Covid cases in the community today, including five in Waikato.07 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandLive: Level 3 Waikato boundary could extend as virus spreadsThe alert level 3 boundary in Waikato could be extended if more Covid cases show today.06 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandWaikato Mongrel Mob says Covid cluster resolved, deny meth dealing claimsLouise Hutchinson denies allegations the gang was distributing meth across alert level.06 Oct 08:57 PM
New ZealandPerson found dead in wreckage after car plunges down bankEmergency services were called to the scene about 8.10am today.06 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandLive: Covid a 'flame thrower'; no jab, no entry for events of 100+, says expertOutbreak now linked to a 'large' gang presence, with calls for more-targeted approach.06 Oct 07:54 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top TownThis city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.06 Oct 06:04 PM
New ZealandNew Covid testing regime to be announced todayRapid antigen testing expected to be deployed more to detect community outbreaks.06 Oct 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNZ's biggest builder celebrates 20,000th home"We never set out to be the biggest home builder in New Zealand" - Grant Porteous.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor faces public backlash after comments around North Island lockdownHorrific comments 'not on'.06 Oct 10:09 AM
New ZealandMayor says only way to control outbreak is to lock down North IslandWaipa has a high rate of vaccination but the Mayor is urging everyone to get their dose.06 Oct 01:13 AM
New ZealandKawhia Covid case - NZ's least vaccinated area and outside level 3 boundaryFishing, swimming and bowls in Auckland today - but don't share bathrooms.05 Oct 11:03 PM
PoliticsGangs aren't hard to reach, just try buying drugs from them - CollinsJudith Collins says gangs are easy to reach, and continue to sell drugs at level 3.05 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandPM defends essential worker exemption for Mob bossSonny Fatupaito, the Mongrel Mob's Waikato chapter president, was given the exemption.05 Oct 07:15 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest: New locations of interest include Raglan kebab shopThe Ministry of Health has released the latest locations of interest.05 Oct 05:17 AM
New ZealandGet used to living with Covid - expert 'gutted' by new 3-step planAuckland will move to a new life at level 3 from midnight tonight.04 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Positive Covid cases see Raglan shake off its 'anti-vax' imagePeople who have been against getting vaccinated are now lining up for the jab.04 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandPath to freedom: Bloomfield signals another 4-8 weeks of restrictionsThree-step plan for Auckland begins on Tuesday night.04 Oct 09:05 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Infected person at apartment this afternoonAn Auckland apartment block has been visited by an infected person five times.04 Oct 06:15 AM
Politics29 new Covid cases - eight unlinked; new case at hospital EDCabinet meets on alert level, 2 million Kiwis now fully vaccinated.04 Oct 01:18 AM
New ZealandSurge of cars, long queues at testing centres in WaikatoParts of the region went into lockdown at midnight after Covid cases were discovered.03 Oct 11:05 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 testing capacity expanded in WaikatoHopes latest cases will prompt more to book vaccinations and seek swab tests.03 Oct 04:53 PM
New ZealandPeople turned away from two Hamilton testing centres after positive Covid caseWaikato DHB says testing sites will have extended hours tomorrow.03 Oct 04:03 AM
New ZealandAuckland should remain at alert level 3 until 90% vaccination - expertWaikato case spread makes it hard to free up Auckland, experts believe.03 Oct 02:04 AM
New ZealandHamilton, Raglan moving to level 3 after Delta spreads; 33 new casesThe new alert level for Waikato towns will stay in place for at least five days.03 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandHamilton, Raglan, Huntly move to level 3The alert level change starts at 11.59pm tonight.03 Oct 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDerek Cheng: Lockdown looms for Waikato; Auckland level 2 hopes dashedComment: The response will show if the Government's elimination strategy is sincere.02 Oct 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Burning questions in Thomas Phillips' returnOPINION: Our editorial on the astonishing return of Tom Phillips and his kids.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disappointed in Tom': Reaction to Phillips family reappearance mixedMany people are asking, how did it come to this?01 Oct 01:58 AM
New Zealand'Didn't do it hard at all': Family of missing Marokopa kids on weeks in dense bushThomas Phillips' sister: "Thankful beyond belief they are home safe."01 Oct 01:46 AM
New Zealand'Sorry': Dad of missing Marokopa family apologises to sister after 17-day searchAmid tears, family hear the words they hoped for from missing dad of three: 'I love you'.30 Sep 05:02 PM
New Zealand'17 days of hell': Relief, tears 'and now a lot of questions to answer' after missing dad, kids reappearPuzzling questions on how Thomas Phillips and his children survived so long in the bush.30 Sep 04:30 PM
