PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary billHundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.30 Sep 04:35 AM
RugbyNo Ranfurly Shield for Waikato despite promising improvementsWaikato put in a difficult shift and never gave up the fight.29 Sep 08:33 PM
RugbyRugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland ChampionshipSouth Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots29 Sep 03:19 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob sets up first women-only chapterThe largest Mongrel Mob chapter in the world is establishing an all-female chapter.28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRiver of dreams: Water taxi plan floated for WaikatoMeet the man who wants to see Waikato River return to being a bustling transport route.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic chaos concerns as part of busy Waikato expressway closes for six weeksCommuters should expect delays during morning and evening peak traffic periods.25 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandFather who drowned in Tairua River: 'A dad that every kid could wish for'Steven Jongmans says his father was his idol and will always be kept in his heart.24 Sep 07:27 PM
New ZealandHamilton councillors snapped using mobility parks for council eventHamilton councillor says he moved his car after he was told he was in a mobility car park23 Sep 07:32 PM
RugbyAll fell apart in the second halfBackline were excellent in set play and managed to pile on early points.22 Sep 09:38 PM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across boardOnly one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.22 Sep 03:53 AM
New ZealandWaikato Cherry Tree Festival goes into liquidation as organisers promise to fix itOrganisers of failed Waikato Cherry Tree Festival vow to make it up to ticket holders.22 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandOne dead in crash in Maramarua Forest, WaikatoA man has died in a crash in the Maramarua Forest in the Waikato.18 Sep 10:19 PM
New ZealandVehicle rolled, person trapped in Waikato forest crashPolice said it appeared one person was trapped after their vehicle rolled.18 Sep 01:19 AM
New ZealandSPCA staff shocked: Skeletal puppy unable to moveHamilton SPCA says Cricket's case was one of the worst of its type it has ever seen.17 Sep 07:40 AM
New ZealandTrial date set for Raglan murder accusedThe man remains in the care of Waikato mental health staff.16 Sep 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleClimate change: Quick tips on how you can make a differenceYou can make several in-home changes to make a real difference to climate change.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Shock to the system' as temperatures set to drop"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.15 Sep 05:00 PM
RugbyHeartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladderRobbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag15 Sep 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumSportHow rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.14 Sep 10:08 PM
New ZealandMotorist dead following crash on SH4, Waitomo DistrictMotorists travelling in the area can expect delays while emergency services investigate.13 Sep 01:39 AM
RugbyWaikato's leadership has some stern wordsAt this point, some would say that Waikato need all the help they can get.13 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandAccident blackspot: Three people injured in car crash at NgakuruThree people have been taken to Rotorua Hospital after an early morning crash in Ātiamuri.12 Sep 06:08 PM
New ZealandAbout 700 people expected at Mike McRobert's mayoral debate in HamiltonCelebrity-hosted evening at Claudelands Event Centre expected to cost ratepayers $15,000.10 Sep 08:20 AM
New Zealand'Country hick' mum got principal censuredDyslexic boy's mum says principal regarded her as "a country hick".09 Sep 08:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRelease of CEO spending report would compromise 'fair trial'Dr Nigel Murray in battle to protect attempts to hide report into his spending while CEO.09 Sep 07:04 AM
New ZealandLocal food bag asks for help on the brink of closure"This is not an easy thing to tell you, but we are having a tough time": Owner bares soul.09 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandSH1 crash: Bystanders tried to helpShaken bystander: "There wasn't much we could do."09 Sep 03:00 AM
RugbyDifficult two weeks and not getting any easierDifficult two weeks and not getting any easier in provincial rugby competition.08 Sep 08:55 PM
New ZealandNo break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the NorthThere is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.08 Sep 06:35 PM
RugbyHeartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North OtagoTeams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.08 Sep 03:14 AM
New ZealandEarly thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day aheadA widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.07 Sep 07:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMum went to doctor 16 times - but her baby still diedWaikato DHB has been ordered to apologise to Melanie Harding over the care of baby Riley.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChinese tourists injured in crash in stable conditionFive Chinese tourists, including a child, were killed in a bus crash this week at Ngātira.06 Sep 08:30 AM
EnvironmentTokoroa air quality improving but still not up to scratch: ReportTokoroa is unlikely to meet national environmental standards next year.05 Sep 08:54 PM
