New ZealandDriver fails to stop after hitting studentThe mother of a boy injured in a hit-and-run is asking for changes to his school bus route before a child gets killed.21 Feb 05:12 AM
VideoWatch NZ Herald Local Focus: Foraging for food in Otorohanga’s ‘boulevard of dreams’.Otorohanga residents come together to get through the tough economic times. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch20 Feb 08:46 AM
New ZealandPatients in ward with double murdererDouble-murderer Jason Reihana was treated at Waikato Hospital earlier this month next to patients unaware they were sharing a ward with him.20 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandCows enjoy a 'high tea' in WaikatoPolice have begun a high-steaks competition, asking social media users to caption a photo of cows munching on a slightly different type of grass.19 Feb 09:08 PM
New ZealandChild passenger in 'stolen' car pursuitPolice weren't able to confirm the age of the child.19 Feb 10:05 AM
SportFormer club mates pay respects to LauakiClub mates of former All Black Sione Lauaki have paid their respects to the "gentle giant", ahead of his funeral today.17 Feb 07:30 PM
New ZealandDigger crash truckie thought load was OKBefore Graham Kennett ploughed into an overpass, sprawling a digger across the Southern motorway causing widespread gridlock he checked the load with his eye.17 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandCrash inquest: Pilot or engineering error?While the CAA asserts pilot error caused the crash that killed 2degrees boss Eric Hertz and his wife Kathy in 2013, his test pilot brother blames an engineering error.17 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandFamily outraged over 'butt-covering'The family of Nicky Stevens, who died after leaving a Hamilton mental health facility unescorted, have labelled a report into his death "backside covering".17 Feb 02:25 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Mystery behind deadly fireInquest into deadly fire at a party has done nothing to ease a mother's anguish over her daughter's death, as allegations of a witness changing testimony emerges.16 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warnings across North IslandTropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.16 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandFire at Hamilton sandblasting buildingFirefighters have put out a large blaze at a Waikato sandblasting premises this evening.16 Feb 05:48 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: King Country residents fear trust deal could drain community fundsKing Country residents are worried a proposed deal between the local power trust and Trustpower could drain community funds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch15 Feb 07:39 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: King Country residents fear trust deal could drain community fundsKing Country residents are worried a proposed deal between the local power trust and Trustpower could drain community funds. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch15 Feb 06:46 AM
CrimeMan charged with indecent assaultPolice have arrested and charged a man with indecent assault and burglary after an incident at a Hamilton house on Saturday night.15 Feb 02:55 AM
New ZealandCCTV released to identify dairy robbersPolice investigating last Tuesday's aggravated robbery of a Waikato dairy have released CCTV footage in an effort to find the culprits. Three 14 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandGirl accidentally dropped off at car yardAllen Inoke was oblivious to his secret little passenger when he dropped off a loan car in Hamilton yesterday.14 Feb 06:34 PM
New ZealandDad of missing 5yo speaksHis missing five-year-old daughter will be "scared to bits", Allen Inoke said.14 Feb 05:47 PM
New ZealandOpen meetings message's epic failHamilton City Council opened up its previously closed council workshops for the first time - except it forgot to tell anyone about it.14 Feb 08:14 AM
New ZealandNZ seeing 'the worst' of fire seasonNew Zealand is now experiencing the worst of the fire season, a top officer says, with a dangerous combination of high temperatures and low relative humidity creating tinder-dry conditions across eastern hot-spots.14 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandMichael Laws weighs in on Muslim abuseFormer Whanganui mayor and broadcaster Michael Laws has come out on Facebook expressing his sympathy for the woman charged over a racially-motivated attack in Huntly.13 Feb 08:27 PM
New ZealandDelays expected as truck drops loadA truck dropped a steel beam on State Highway 1 through Hamilton this morning, causing delays for motorists.13 Feb 07:21 PM
New ZealandDriver escapes serious injury after Waikato crashA single-car crash on a rural Waikato road has turned out to be less serious than emergency services first thought. Police and the 12 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandRobbed dairy worker: 'I'm scared'A Hamilton dairy worker who was bashed on the head with a crowbar, pushed to the floor and then dragged several metres says he is nervous and scared to be back at work.12 Feb 04:11 PM
New ZealandArrest in alleged racist attack in HuntlyA woman is facing charges of assault, assault with a weapon, and using offensive language after a video of Mehpara Khan being abused went viral.12 Feb 02:39 AM
New ZealandCrews to monitor Taupo bush fire for daysA bush fire near a Taupo native forest is well under control but it will take crews another few days to make sure it's completely out.12 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandMazda Demios becoming a thief magnetMazda Demio owners are being warned to keep their "pint-sized pride and joy" locked and alarmed after dozens were stolen in Waikato in the past two months.11 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandDream closer for crash 'victor'Four years ago Abby Benge was as good as dead after a drunk driver ploughed into the car she was driving. Now she's one step closer to her dream.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven offenders go on Hamilton crime spreeA brazen crime rampage has ripped through Hamilton after seven offenders stole cars and robbed shops threatening employees with a hammer and a crowbar.11 Feb 08:00 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist badly hurt in Waikato crashTwo people were injured, one seriously, in a motorcycle crash in Waikato this afternoon.11 Feb 07:25 AM
New ZealandMan injured after crashing into cowCrashing into a cow resulted in serious injuries for an Auckland man.11 Feb 04:37 AM
New ZealandFleeing driver arrested in WaikatoA 22-year-old man has been arrested after fleeing police and driving dangerously in a stolen vehicle through Waikato.11 Feb 12:06 AM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Resident blames Waikato River dam fluctuations for wetland destructionA Broadlands Forest resident blames fluctuating river levels on the Waikato River - caused by practices at the dam upstream - for destroying the natural habitat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Feb 08:06 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Resident blames man-made Waikato River fluctuations for wetland degredation.A Broadlands Forest resident blames fluctuating river levels on the Waikato River - caused by practices at the dam upstream - for destroying the natural habitat. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch10 Feb 07:56 PM
