New ZealandPM defends essential worker exemption for Mob bossSonny Fatupaito, the Mongrel Mob's Waikato chapter president, was given the exemption.05 Oct 07:15 PM
New ZealandLocations of interest: New locations of interest include Raglan kebab shopThe Ministry of Health has released the latest locations of interest.05 Oct 05:17 AM
New ZealandGet used to living with Covid - expert 'gutted' by new 3-step planAuckland will move to a new life at level 3 from midnight tonight.04 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Positive Covid cases see Raglan shake off its 'anti-vax' imagePeople who have been against getting vaccinated are now lining up for the jab.04 Oct 09:51 PM
New ZealandPath to freedom: Bloomfield signals another 4-8 weeks of restrictionsThree-step plan for Auckland begins on Tuesday night.04 Oct 09:05 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Infected person at apartment this afternoonAn Auckland apartment block has been visited by an infected person five times.04 Oct 06:15 AM
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
