New ZealandMan found guilty of raping prison cellmateA jury has ruled Benjamin Goundar did rape his young prison cellmate.13 Nov 03:25 AM
New ZealandTruck driver critically injured after crash on SH23 in WaikatoA truck driver has been critically injured in a crash on SH23 in Waikato this morning.11 Nov 09:04 PM
New ZealandNorth Waikato foam factory could be 5 to 15 months closerSleepyhead is steaming ahead with plans, despite not knowing if the land can be rezoned.10 Nov 05:02 AM
New Zealand81yo man accused of attempting to murder wife in alleged failed suicide pactThe charge stems from an incident in the couple's rural home town on October 12.09 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Sigh of relief for towns as casual contact tests negativeThe person was on same flight as infected Defence Force staffer, went to Kawhia meeting.09 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandYoung motocross rider seriously injured after accident at North Island trackA boy was seriously injured after he came off his bike at a motocross track.08 Nov 09:14 PM
New ZealandWeather: Wet for most, chilly for the southThere's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOwner of burning landfill given deadline for actionThe fire has been burning underground since August at Puke Coal Landfill.06 Nov 09:06 PM
New ZealandQuarantine squeeze: Family can't get to NZ to see dying grandfatherThere is no room at managed isolation facilities in New Zealand.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKawhia man cleared of murder admits drugs chargesOrren Williams admitted three drugs-related charges in court today.02 Nov 08:37 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in single-vehicle crash near KarapiroEmergency services are at the scene of a serious crash near Karapiro.02 Nov 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIgnoring alarms led to massive overflow, court hearsWaikato River ran brown for two days after Contact's geothermal water and sediment spill.01 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandFirms fined after workers suffer chemical burns at galvanising plantThe judge said the injuries could have been easily avoided by gloves being supplied.01 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandDoctors in 'uproar' over proposed restructureRestructure proposal at Waikato Hospital being reworked after staff feedback.01 Nov 05:24 AM
New ZealandSerious crashes in Auckland and Hawke's Bay, pedestrian dead in WaikatoA string of crashes has kept emergency services busy.31 Oct 10:31 PM
New ZealandFundraising for fatally mauled newborn's grieving familyFundraising effort launched to support the family of a newborn baby mauled by a dog.30 Oct 02:13 AM
New ZealandBaby dog attack: Dad died months earlier, too soon to know he was to be a fatherOne-day-old newborn mauled by friend's dog-grandmother believes29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour Day weekend road toll jumps to eight - highest in a decadeIt's the highest it's been in more than a decade.29 Oct 06:46 AM
New ZealandFatal dog attack on baby: What happens to animals now?Dog at centre of fatal baby attack being held by council as police investigate.28 Oct 03:50 AM
New ZealandNewborn baby killed by dog: Mother's heartbreaking wish she could turn back timeThe mother of a baby attacked by the family dog says she wish she could turn back time.27 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandPerson injured in firearms incident near Lake RotomaOne person is being treated in Waikato Hospital for a gunshot wound.25 Oct 06:12 AM
New ZealandSummer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New ZealandTemperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe tale of Ian Swney: Spray-can-wielding wage subsidy avengerHow a bike ride turned into a one-man rampage against perceived corporate privilege.23 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandKiwis complacent as new cluster emerges; health boss' Covid pleaLabour weekend and the Covid-19 tracer app collide in summer holidays rehearsal.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUte flips into oncoming traffic after collision with truckCrash closes Pukete Bridge and arterial route in north Hamilton after ute flips.22 Oct 11:18 PM
New ZealandPuppy shot in the head multiple times with air gun in the WaikatoThe three-month-old puppy has been named Sia by the Waikato Animal Control team.22 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandPoliceman drags unconscious man out of burning homeConstable's bravery cited in neighbour's letter to police.21 Oct 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRemarkable case: A rattle in pregnant woman's chest was shrinking tumour"I couldn't have my children's last memory of me suffering the side effects of chemo."21 Oct 07:45 PM
New ZealandDr Evil: 'You're a sexual predator' - Victim to psychiatristTeenage victim of psychiatrist's sexual abuse gives insightful account of harrowing case.20 Oct 10:03 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandMorrinsville's massive night! Ardern back as PM, local wins Lotto's $5.5m prizeIt's a big election night for Morrinsville with someone taking home $5.5m in Lotto.17 Oct 08:05 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seatsUp to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.17 Oct 07:23 AM
New ZealandPod of whales stranded in Coromandel, locals asked to stay awayA group of 40-60 whales are stranded in Colville Bay.17 Oct 12:11 AM
New ZealandHypothermia, drinking suspected cause of Lake Taupō deaths - mayorTaupo Mayor says "it's so unusual two would die together".16 Oct 10:40 PM
