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
New Zealand'17 days of hell': 'A lot of questions to answer' after missing dad, kids reappearPuzzling questions on how Thomas Phillips and his children survived in the bush.30 Sep 03:51 PM
New Zealand'17 days of hell' for family - missing dad, kids survived in bush for three weeks'I talked to him for about two minutes and there were lots of tears.'30 Sep 02:24 AM
RugbyHamilton Wasps celebrate Gwynne Shield centenary with winThe traditional tournament was back to celebrate 100 years, despite unknown future.29 Sep 06:10 PM
New ZealandEmergency crews at serious crash in Ōtorohanga, WaikatoA number of people are thought to have been injured.29 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe 90% Project: How close is your age group to 90% vaccinated?First dose vaccinations in older Kiwis are more than 90 per cent almost everywhere.29 Sep 05:13 AM
New ZealandAucklanders holding on to school holiday bookingsSchool holidays are next week - but Aucklanders still don't know if they can head away.28 Sep 10:48 PM
New ZealandMissing schoolgirl found safe after overnight searchStephanie-Rose was last seen near her Pūkete home.28 Sep 05:17 PM
New ZealandDeputy mayor admits wrongdoing after 'racist' comments to councillorPeter Schulte has called for Bill Machen to resign as deputy mayor.28 Sep 06:24 AM
New ZealandHamilton man to face murder charge after woman's deathThe man will face more charges - including one of murder - on Friday.28 Sep 01:00 AM
EnvironmentPiako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwaterScheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme27 Sep 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Waters Reform divides Waikato councilsMost councils take a mild stance towards reform, but some voices ask for stronger position27 Sep 03:25 AM
New ZealandMan who faked Covid diagnosis appears in courtMan accused of editing a text message to say he had returned a positive Covid-19 test.27 Sep 01:53 AM
New ZealandSuppression for victim and accused of Hamilton homicideThe man faces a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.26 Sep 10:51 PM
New Zealand'No jail term will be long enough': Victims of $2.5m fraud left waiting on compensationDespite the near $2.5m theft, Sharon Bradley is yet to pay a cent back.25 Sep 10:45 PM
LifestyleCouncil's Zoom meeting goes viral as workers around the world pretend they're in it"My wife asked why the person speaking has an accent…I'm in US," wrote one fan.24 Sep 06:44 AM
New ZealandPolice suspend search for missing father and three childrenThe search for the missing father and three children has been ongoing for 12 days.24 Sep 06:07 AM
New ZealandInjured Hamilton woman dies in hospital, man in custodyThe dead woman and a man now in custody knew each other, police say.24 Sep 03:27 AM
New ZealandCovid-19-infected prisoner who prompted 'bespoke' lockdown returns to court - this time not in personThis time, the Whakatīwai resident's court appearance was via audio-visual link.24 Sep 02:26 AM
BusinessSheep milk supplier Maui Milk eyes expansionAll elements of the business to be combined under one entity: Maui Food Group Limited.23 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandCambridge man arrested for faking positive Covid-19 testPolice said the man's actions caused unnecessary distress for people in the community.23 Sep 10:08 AM
New ZealandMan, 32, arrested after alleged gang fight in Huntly's main streetMan appeared in court on Monday charged with fighting in a public place.23 Sep 03:07 AM
