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
New ZealandElection Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the SouthVoters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.16 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato fatal: Motorcyclist, 17, dies after collision with truckThe 17-year-old died of his injuries in Waikato Hospital yesterday.14 Oct 12:02 AM
CommoditiesProtesters shut down mine near HuntlySome activists were arrested after they chained themselves to an internal gate.13 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandWaikato police urge caution after 3 motorcycle crashes, 2 fatal, in a weekOne motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.12 Oct 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Misinformation': Mongrel Mob boss hits back at police drug claimsWaikato Mongrel Mob leader says drug allegations about his chapter are untrue.12 Oct 04:50 PM
New ZealandSky Garden tower could be missing X-factor for Hamilton tourismThe timber Sky Garden tower could be over 100 metres high.12 Oct 01:01 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAttitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaglan campervan murder: 'None of this will bring Sean back', sister says"He's a dangerous individual that deserves to be put away for a long time," a sister says.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaglan campervan murder: Man admits killing Australian touristMark Garson has admitted charges of murder and threatening to kill.07 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandHamilton man who kidnapped 4-year-old gets five years in jail on numerous sex offencesTaukiri Makaira Cash undertook a two-month spree of sexual offending against young girls.06 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandPort Waikato voting papers reprinted after mistake leaves no circle for Vision New Zealand voters to tickThere was a space, but no circle, for voters to tick next to the party's name.06 Oct 02:52 AM
New ZealandTuberculosis found in Waikato's Spring Hill prisonThe prisoner arrived into prison on August 31, during Covid-19 alert level 2 restrictions.06 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandHamilton father killing: Seven accused plead not guiltyThe group also had their name suppressions continued.05 Oct 08:22 PM
New ZealandIntruders break into house to steal drugs. Man who shot them cleared of murderThe jury has returned with their verdicts in relation to the shooting in June last year.05 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato drug raid: 100 arrested, guns and cash seizedThe haul also included $350,000 in cash, high value motor vehicles and motorcycles.05 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandKawhia shooting: Hamilton jury begin their deliberations over accused's fateThe jury was sent off to begin their deliberations at 10.50am today.04 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandKawhia shooting: Murder accused's guilt not proven, defence lawyer saysPhilip Morgan, QC, has given closing submissions in the murder trial for Orren Williams.01 Oct 11:48 PM
New ZealandKawhia accused was 'shooting to kill out of anger' - CrownFiring at least 8 shots has been described as "reckless in the extreme" by the crown.01 Oct 02:37 AM
AgribusinessRecord year for Waikato's Tatua dairy companyTatua dairy farmers are again the envy of the sector.30 Sep 10:11 PM
New ZealandWaikato river tragedy: Missing man Kayne Kohu's body foundKayne Kohu went missing after getting into trouble in the river on August 23.30 Sep 07:49 PM
New Zealand'Witch hunt' over student's death on school groundsRumours about the girl's death have seen a fellow student abused.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato man arrested after three robberies, police chaseThe spree, spanning more than six hours, ended in the arrest of a 27-year-old man.30 Sep 09:39 AM
New ZealandMurder accused's wife thought she might dieA mother describes a 'shocking' home invasion gone wrong in which she feared for her life.30 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandSH27 closed: Truck crashes into tree, one person deadA section of the state highway has been closed and will remain closed.30 Sep 01:04 AM
New ZealandKawhia shooting: Accused questioned on why he didn't call 111 after violent home invasion'I hadn't thought about ringing police yet,' Orren Williams told the jury.30 Sep 12:27 AM
New ZealandKawhia shooting: Accused sold 'pounds' of cannabis from family property, but not 'home'Orren Williams says he sold 'pounds' of cannabis but it wasn't his.29 Sep 04:14 AM
New ZealandKawhia shooting: 'I thought that was me done' - Murder accused takes the standOrren Williams says he fired his gun out of fear and in the hope it would scare them off.29 Sep 12:29 AM
New ZealandKawhia shooting: Wife fled with children on hips as gunshots rang out in darknessOrren Williams says he shot out of fear and was simply protecting himself and his family.28 Sep 03:27 AM
