New ZealandWaihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's deathThose charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.17 Mar 01:25 AM
New ZealandMan, 42, charged after death in MorrinsvilleNo one else is being sought in connection with the man's death.17 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandTe Awamutu road closed after cyclist found with serious injuriesThe cyclist was found just before 8.30am today.16 Mar 09:22 PM
New ZealandRed Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicideInvestigating cop: 'This was a high-profile case. New Zealand wanted to know.'16 Mar 05:04 AM
New ZealandNot so fast but furious: Six people arrested in Raglan with stolen carsOne of the vehicles was spiked and three offenders were arrested near Ngaruawahia.16 Mar 02:21 AM
New ZealandWaikato axe attack trial: Gasps in public gallery as man found not guilty of murderJustice Mary Peters summarised the case before sending the jury out about 1pm.16 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandCouncil looks at elected members' childcare costsHamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.15 Mar 05:10 AM
New ZealandRed Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspectSome people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.15 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandBrakes on: Police impound 7 boy racer vehiclesSeven vehicles have been impounded but more action is promised, police say.15 Mar 01:56 AM
New ZealandWinner of $8.25m Lotto ticket sold in Matamata comes forwardIf you bought a Lotto ticket from Matamata Paper Plus, you could be $8.25m richer.13 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after crash in WaikatoPolice are investigating two crashes, one fatal, in the Waikato area this morning.13 Mar 05:27 PM
New ZealandFlooding, lightning ... and a rainbow: Wild weather for central North Island'Moving into tomorrow, it's looking pretty good.'11 Mar 07:51 AM
CrimeRed Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'10 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandConvicted double murderer's threat; 'Everyone in that house is dead'Leith Rex Ray was back in court today defending a charge of threatening behaviour.09 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandMissing Hamilton teen found overnightThe teen was last seen by family on Monday night.09 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandMen left clinging to chilly bin praise cops for rescuePair were left clinging to a chilly bin but fortunately wearing lifejackets.09 Mar 12:16 AM
New Zealand'I was slapping him, slapping him hard': Sister's emotional account of seeing dying brotherRydell Tauapiki Martin is charged with murdering Phillip Macpherson with an axe.08 Mar 11:57 PM
New ZealandTīrau farmer fined $12,000 for neglecting calvesAnthony Brolly failed to feed, adequately treat and prevent parasites in 245 calves.08 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandTwo dogs narrowly escape danger while on adventureA Senior Constable came across an unlikely duo on an adventure when near State Highway 1.05 Mar 04:07 AM
PoliticsInexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunctionThree main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.04 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandHamilton motorists urged to take care after torrential rain, floodingParts of the North Island have been struck by wild weather today.04 Mar 04:08 AM
New ZealandB-train truck crash closes SH27 in WaikatoPassersby helped pull the driver from the wreckage after his truck rolled.03 Mar 05:18 PM
New ZealandTeen gamer keen to compete in first national high school Esports leagueEsports league will involve 1500 students and 200 teams from 100 NZ high schools.03 Mar 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNot guilty pleas for former trust chairman in SFO caseCharges including corrupt acceptance of gift and conspiracy are formally denied.01 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandMangawhai Heads surf lifeguards win award for saving manThe man had sustained a serious cut to his leg that went all the way down to the bone.28 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingKiwi engineer swaps construction for cannabis startupEngineer Zoe Reece plans to export medicinal cannabis from North Waikato.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChris Mac of Six60 shares his favourite Hamilton spots ahead of concertSix60 will be the first to headline and perform at Claudelands Oval.26 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandCambridge attempted murder: Farm worker jailed for brutal hammer attackRyan Wenzlick launched an "explosively violent" attack on his ex lover's partner.25 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandBaby critical, airlifted to hospital after Kaiaua crashThe baby was in a serious but stable condition on Friday morning.25 Feb 06:31 PM
CrimeRed Fox Tavern: Unnamed defendant freaked out, knew he would get 'turned over'Accused: 'I'm not the offender for this Red Fox Tavern, no way.'24 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandBuildings worth millions less than what ratepayers forked outThe Victoria St buildings are worth at least $2m less than what council paid in 2018.23 Feb 05:44 AM
KahuBody found during search for man missing in Waikato RiverA body has been located in the search for a jet ski passenger who went missing .22 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandFamily member asked accused: Did Red Fox Tavern heist have 'anything to do with you?'Earlier that week the unnamed defendant had practised using a shotgun, court heard.22 Feb 03:40 AM