New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in collision with truckEmergency services have been called to the scene of the crash on State Highway 27 near Matamata.06 Aug 09:27 AM
New ZealandFour injured in Waikato blazeFour people from Waikato suffered from smoke inhalation after they moved an outdoor fire brazier indoors early this morning.01 Aug 11:14 PM
New ZealandNo jab, no job for nursesThree Waikato Hospital nurses have been suspended for defying a controversial new policy forcing non-vaccinated workers to either get flu jabs or wear face masks.31 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelKia ora: TaupoAustralasia's biggest lake offers plenty to see and do, writes Elisabeth Easther.30 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandGirl kicked by horse 'lucky to be here'A girl who broke her jaw and needed more than 100 stitches after a horse kicked her in the face didn't even cry when she came to after the accident.28 Jul 11:33 PM
New ZealandRoad spikes used to stop fleeing driverTraffic came to a halt on State Highway 1 this morning as Waikato police pursued a fleeing driver.24 Jul 01:13 AM
New ZealandPolice name motorcyclist killed in crashWaikato police have released the name of a motorcyclist killed on State Highway 1 south of Hamilton on Monday.23 Jul 11:02 PM
TravelIt's all about the journeyNext time you pass through Karangahake, trek the Hauraki Rail Trail or visit a farm.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dies in crash after fleeing policePolice say the motorcyclist died after a crash in Rotokauri, Hamilton.18 Jul 03:28 AM
New ZealandRoads closed due to multiple crashesTwo crashes - one fatal - have closed Waikato roads overnight. A 30-year-old motorcyclist died on Baverstock Rd in Rotokauri in a crash in the early hours of the morning.17 Jul 08:01 PM
New ZealandBull could have felt pressured, cornered before attackThe man, in his early 50s, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital on Saturday in a critical condition, and is now in a serious condition in the hospital’s High Dependency Unit.15 Jul 08:45 AM
New ZealandInflux prompts policing shake-upA Waikato rural policing review has had to consider how to deal with the influx of Aucklanders moving to the region.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan gored by bull in stable conditionA man is now in a stable condition in hospital after he was gored by a bull in Waikato yesterday.12 Jul 04:07 AM
TravelKia ora: PaeroaElisabeth Easther finds this town has much to boast besides its famed giant L&P bottle.09 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandCrash causes delays on SH39Skiers and other holiday makers planning to use a popular Waikato backroad between Auckland and the Central Plateau's mountains are being warned to expect delays.09 Jul 09:20 PM
New ZealandCaution urged after 10 crashes overnightWaikato police are urging motorists to slow down after attending 10 crashes overnight.07 Jul 08:18 PM
New ZealandLost woman rescued thanks to Facebook messageA woman lost on a Waikato mountain was rescued after contacting her family by Facebook on her phone.05 Jul 09:37 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into school email errorTwo investigations are being carried out as to how an email revealing alleged family violence was accidentally sent to students.02 Jul 04:47 AM
New ZealandNurse fined for professional misconductA nurse who used a district health board's fuel card to buy $1860 of petrol for her own car has been fined by a tribunal.02 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandSubsidised transport to benefit studentsHeavily-subsidised transport will next year see South Waikato students bussed up to study each day at the University of Waikato.30 Jun 10:03 PM
New ZealandTeen flown to specialist care after crashA teenager has been flown for specialist treatment after being injured in a crash in the Bay of Plenty yesterday.06 Jun 04:06 AM
TravelGearing up for FieldaysPull on your gumboots for four days of exhibitions, contests, entertainment, food and even art and fashion at Hamilton's Fieldays, says Sarah Ell.05 Jun 09:00 PM
TravelTop 4 on southern road tripThere's more to check out while you're in the region for Fieldays.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSentencing delayed in employee theft caseThe sentencing of a Waikato woman who spent $312,000 of her former employer's money paying off her bills and her wedding has been adjourned.02 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandWoman seriously hurt in bag snatchA woman was left with a broken collarbone and head injuries following a late night assault in the Hamilton last night.31 May 02:34 AM
New ZealandConvicted of cop killing denied paroleA man who beat a police officer to death has been denied parole in his first hearing since he was jailed in 1999.29 May 08:37 PM
New ZealandKiwi hospitality for touristA Japanese tourist who missed her bus outside a rural New Zealand cave attraction is overwhelmed by the kindness of local people who came to her aid.27 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandWeather a factor in boating tragedyMore details have emerged about a boating tragedy on the Waikato River that left one man dead and his three mates clinging to trees after their runabout capsized yesterday.25 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandTragic end to mates' day outA duck-shooting trip turned to tragedy yesterday after a group of mates were flung from their boat as it capsized on the Waikato River.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after boat capsizesPolice have confirmed that one person has died and three others have been taken to hospital after a boat overturned on the Waikato River.24 May 06:46 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after truck rollsOne person has been seriously injured after a truck rolled in the Waikato this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at the junction of Waverly Rd and Seddon Rd about 2pm.23 May 03:28 AM
New ZealandDriver dies after Waikato crashA driver has died after crashing a vehicle into a tree, just south of Hamilton, police say.22 May 03:29 AM
