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
TravelThe foodie's guide to CambridgeHow to eat your way around this stylish Waikato town.26 Sep 08:00 PM
KahuWaikato Uni racism allegations 'incorrect', but taskforce set upRacism row sparks taskforce to address systemic issues at Waikato University.25 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandCritic concerned over mental health reviewWaikato mental health and addiction service system-wide review to kick off next week.24 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandSao Young death: Two more arrests madePolice say they are not ruling out further arrests linked to the homicide.24 Sep 05:04 AM
New ZealandDisabled man couldn't get treatment until it became emergencyMan's family have had to battle system to get him urgent medical care.24 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBillions lost: Event organisers left with no showCancelled events due to Covid-19 have caused billions of dollars worth of lost business.23 Sep 05:45 AM
New ZealandNZ bars manager for 86 new childcare workersChildcare centre manager for 86 planned staff blocked by border closure.23 Sep 04:34 AM
New ZealandNZ's first real Covid case: Seven-month confirmation longest expert has heard ofCovid-19 first came to our shores from Italy in late February.23 Sep 03:12 AM
New ZealandKawhia victim 'leaning forward, likely running' when shot in backThe first attending police officers and a pathologist have taken the stand today.22 Sep 07:59 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern dominates social media as Kiwis take political engagement onlineThe latest social media trends show who Kiwis are discussing the most online.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst flea infestation ever': Tenant told to pay up for trashed rentalCigarettes were stubbed out on the bathroom's basin and hair was found in the plughole.22 Sep 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The rates are killing Te Kūiti' - debt burden too bigRates are crippling residents of a rural district where council debt is $40 million.21 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandKawhia shooting: 'Lie with him, he's going to die', woman who hatched burglary plan takes the standEmma Salvation hatched the plan that proved fatal. She took the stand today.21 Sep 08:10 PM
New ZealandAucklanders in your area over the holidays? Get testedFocus on workers who may encounter Aucklanders around the country during holidays.21 Sep 06:01 PM
CrimeAccused sold drugs from family home; shot at intruders: CrownOrren Scott Williams shot at intruders. Today he defends his actions in court.21 Sep 03:05 AM
RugbyWaikato secures win ahead of stern Tasman testWaikato will face that strong Tasman side this coming Saturday.20 Sep 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelWhere to eat, drink and sleep in RaglanThe best places to visit when the surf's up in Raglan.19 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand$34m reservoir relieves Auckland's drought - and mayor wants 50m litres more out of WaikatoThe mayor plans to meet to discuss Auckland's water restrictions next week.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne Dilworth accused still teaching this yearThe man, arrested over historical sexual offending allegations, was teaching until March.19 Sep 01:00 AM
