New Zealand80 students isolating after Waikato school hit by Covid case on first day of termTwo separate Waikato schools have had Covid-19 cases within their community.07 Feb 01:22 AM
New Zealand243 Covid cases - the highest since start of pandemicThe record was 222 daily community cases on November 16 last year.05 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandLong weekend traffic: When the roads are expected to be the busiestNZTA predicts the busiest traffic times as long weekend approaches.04 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandMum sounds caution after daughter, 11, vaccinated without consentConsent from a legal guardian is required to vaccinate anyone under 12 years old.03 Feb 03:40 AM
CrimeScavenging bins to selling P - Hamilton man's path to prisonNeville James Junior King was in possession of around 350g of meth when he was arrested.03 Feb 01:44 AM
New Zealand'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreterThe extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton man's change of plea - admits owning dog that mauled baby to deathThe man changed his plea once he was brought to court on a warrant to arrest.02 Feb 12:03 AM
New ZealandThree dead, 11 hurt after three serious crashes in the North IslandIn Waikato, two people died after a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 26.01 Feb 07:01 AM
New ZealandFirefighters resume battling five-hectare blaze in MeremereCrews were stood down at midnight last night but some returned this morning.30 Jan 06:34 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle blaze in MeremereFire and Emergency were alerted to the scene just after 7pm this evening.30 Jan 08:56 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Waikato motorcycle crashThe road remains closed and an investigation is under way, police say.30 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandPerfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regionsA ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest: Air NZ flights, Auckland Airport and Hamilton temple among new exposure sitesThe Omicron exposure sites across NZ continue to grow at a fast rate.29 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandMan dies in water incident in Te Puia SpringsA death in a Waikato beach town today has added to one of the worst summers in decades.28 Jan 04:18 AM
New ZealandLeaders condemn anti-vax narrative invoking HolocaustLeaders affirm remembering the Holocaust is now more important than ever.28 Jan 04:05 AM
New ZealandOmicron locations of interest: Auckland to Nelson flight, Mt Maunganui polo eventAnyone on flight NZ5077 Auck-Nelson on Jan 16 is now a close contact of an Omicron case.27 Jan 10:23 PM
New Zealand'It's devastating': Tourism faces another hurdle due to OmicronHospitality industry taking another hit as threat looms of a full-scale outbreak.27 Jan 06:43 PM
New ZealandWaikato Soundsplash music festival likely a 'superspreader' event, says expertOmicron confirmed for one of the five attendees who tested positive after the event.27 Jan 06:58 AM
New ZealandNorth Island motorists warned of delays as people escape the cityHolidaymakers are in luck this long weekend but are being warned to watch out for delays.27 Jan 04:08 AM
New ZealandRare set of Captain Cook's 'Voyages' editions surfaces for saleAuctioneer says the set is in 'remarkable condition'.27 Jan 02:11 AM
New ZealandMan found dead in car in RaglanPolice want to hear from anyone who saw a white Mitsubishi Legume in Raglan yesterday.27 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandLive: 34 new Omicron cases, infection at music festival, cluster grows to 90Omicron cases have been detected in Queenstown as festivalgoers told to monitor symptoms.26 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandTwo youths in custody after two-hour Auckland to Hamilton dash in stolen carThe occupants of the stolen vehicle fled police for two hours before being stopped.26 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandLive: 'Big super-spreader event' - concern over 51-hour Soundsplash festivalWaipa's mayor says it was inevitable someone would take Covid to one of these big events.26 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Wellington Domestic Airport latest exposure siteMore locations added as nearly 1000 people isolate after contact with Omicron cases.25 Jan 10:17 PM
New ZealandDistrict Council changes vaccine policy, unvaxxed staff can attend 'critical' meetingsTCDC changes its mandatory vaccine policy a week after it was introduced.25 Jan 12:54 AM
New ZealandCouncil considers exemption for unvaccinated councillors to attend meetingsRegional council could change policy so any unvaccinated members can attend meetings.24 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleWedding pulled together in just hours to beat NZ's return to redOne Kiwi couple decided to get in quick and say 'I do' - and guests arrived just in time.24 Jan 02:57 AM
New ZealandCompany directors charged after allegedly failing to pay workersMBIE has not had a chance to serve papers on Sourav Sardana due to him being overseas.24 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandWaikato DHB employee, friend avoid jail after $228k theftThe pair spent the money as quickly as it was stolen - now they don't have to pay it back.24 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandOmicron protocols could see households isolating for up to 24 daysThe change has come thanks to the move to isolation in the community.23 Jan 04:27 PM
New ZealandAuckland gets consent to draw more water from Waikato RiverWatercare now has consent for 300 million litres of water a day from the river year-round.21 Jan 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleBone Appetit! The rise and rise of people taking their dogs out to dinnerRuff day? Take your pup to the pub for chicken stock beer and gravy sundaes.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather, daughter relationship in tatters after crash claims unborn baby's lifeMichael Eichler, 58, admitted 2 Land Transport Act charges and will be sentenced in March.21 Jan 04:36 AM
