New ZealandDoctor's 'drunk' insults at patientA patient at Waikato Hospital says he was told he was a "faggot" by a doctor who arrived allegedly drunk in his room in the early hours of Saturday morning.18 Dec 02:39 AM
New ZealandOne male dead after quad bike rollsA male has been killed after the quad bike he was riding overturned in Port Waikato.17 Dec 07:16 AM
New ZealandMultiple rescues at North Island beachesA man came close to drowning before being rescued by members of the public in what has been a dramatic day at the country's beaches.17 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandNight-vision goggles aid crash rescueHelicopter crews used night-vision goggles to rescue a man who had a car crash in Waihi.16 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan in Orca rescue: I'd do it againThe harbourmaster who was stood down from his job for rescuing an orca trapped in a cray pot this week says he would do it again if he had to.16 Dec 02:51 AM
EducationWatch NZH Local Focus: Does sleep affect your baby's learning?Parents will soon know more about the relationship between babies sleep and learning. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Dec 02:31 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Does sleep affect your baby's learning?Parents will soon know more about the relationship between babies sleep and learning. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch16 Dec 02:27 AM
New ZealandArsonist assaults 91yo womanA man obsessed by fire tried to burn down a classroom while on bail for assaulting a 91-year-old woman.15 Dec 11:27 PM
LifestyleWatch NZH Local Focus: Giant Moa stops Waitomo trafficA new mascot for Waitomo has been unveiled. Sam the Moa sits on the side of State Highway 37 in Hangatiki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Dec 04:24 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Giant Moa stops Waitomo trafficA new mascot for Waitomo has been unveiled. Sam the Moa sits on the side of State Highway 37 in Hangatiki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch15 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandMinor injuries after pedestrian hit by truckA Matamata pedestrian has had a miraculous escape from serious injury after being hit by a truck this morning.14 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandNZ glowworms' secret fishing trick: PeeAn international team of scientists have found an odd and slightly gross explanation for sticky, glowworm-made "fishing lines" that hang in the famous Waitomo Caves - urine.14 Dec 09:36 PM
New ZealandReport into 1080 use releasedEnvironmental Protection Authority report finds a number of incidents on the West Coast including one where someone removed signs when baits were still toxic.13 Dec 07:07 AM
New ZealandWaikato shops could open on Easter SundayRetailers in Ngaruawahia, Huntly, Te Kauwhata and Raglan could soon be allowed to open their doors on Easter Sunday under a proposed policy.13 Dec 01:51 AM
TelecommunicationsWatch NZH Local Focus: Frustration growing ultra-fast in Matamata-PiakoWaikato towns are on the list but businesses are sick of waiting for ultra-fast broadband. And some have even taken matters into their own hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Dec 11:39 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Frustration growing ultra-fast in Matamata-PiakoWaikato towns are on the list but businesses are sick of waiting for ultra-fast broadband. And some have even taken matters into their own hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch12 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandWoman stable after 70m plungeThe woman was a passenger in a Toyota Hilux that smashed through a barrier and fell 70m, landing on its wheels in a paddock.12 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandFamily leave town after drowningThe family of a Hamilton man who drowned in the Waikato River, as his dog sat at the edge, have left the city as memories of his death remain raw.11 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandWaikato water restrictions kick inParts of Waikato are having to restrict how much water they use due to the hotter weather. Hamilton, Waipa and Waikato district are 11 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandGirls robbed of keys, cellphoneWaikato police are investigating the robbery of a set of car keys and cellphone from two girls in a Ngaruawahia street.11 Dec 07:10 PM
New ZealandUte tumbles 70m on windy roadThe passengers of a ute had a lucky escape when their ute tumbled 70 metres down a tricky stretch of road south of Coromandel Town last night.11 Dec 12:47 AM
New ZealandTrampers rescued from Mt RuapehuA man and woman who lost their way spent a chilly night on Mt Ruapehu before being rescued this morning "cold and hungry".11 Dec 12:01 AM
New ZealandFears for boy after bike crashes into treeA young boy suffered a potentially serious head injury when his motorcycle crashed into a tree in rural Waikato tonight.09 Dec 07:49 AM
New Zealand10-year-old pupil raped boy at campThe mother of a Hamilton primary school student believes the school and other authorities have tried to brush the incident under the carpet, reports say.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan still critical a day after crashMan had to be cut from the wreckage of one of the vehicles and was airlifted to Waikato Hospital after the crash about 1.50pm yesterday.08 Dec 08:11 AM
New ZealandNo word on puppies stolen from SPCAThree weeks on from a theft, where six puppies were stolen, SPCA Turangi has had no word on the fate of the young animals.07 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandHorror day on roads: 10 hurt in crashesAt least 10 people have been hurt, one critically and three seriously, after five serious crashes on Waikato and Bay of Plenty roads today.07 Dec 06:22 AM
New ZealandTwo trapped in South Waikato crashTwo people are trapped after a crash involving up to three cars on State Highway 1 in South Waikato.07 Dec 01:49 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birdsKākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Dec 01:07 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Lead is the sweet treat that kills native birdsKākā numbers are on the rise, looking for food around houses and farms. But these curious birds will eat anything, including lead which makes a sweet change from totara berries. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch07 Dec 01:06 AM
New ZealandSummer temperatures hit 30CParts of the North Island are expected to hit 30 degrees today, with Hawke's Bay getting the biggest dose of the sun's rays.06 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandMore schools kept kids in seclusionAt least two more schools have been investigated after complaints about seclusion rooms - including one that was eventually closed.06 Dec 09:48 PM
New ZealandGary Taylor: Gulf plan a 'major achievement'COMMENT: The launch of the Hauraki Gulf's first marine spatial plan is a major achievement and not to be under-estimated, writes Gary Taylor.06 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Bold plan to save Hauraki GulfProposed new marine protected areas, rules for polluters and changes to commercial fishing methods have been revealed in a long-awaited master plan for the Hauraki Gulf.06 Dec 05:00 AM
