TravelKia ora: RaglanGreat surf and scenery and a passionate local populace impress Elisabeth Easther.19 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandTeen in dark on family's crash deathsA teenager in critical condition in Waikato Hospital last night has yet to learn of the deaths of his parents and sister in a head-on crash with a logging truck this week.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree killed in logging truck collisionThree people have died and one is critically injured following a collision between a car and a logging truck in south Waikato this afternoon.17 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandPolice search for bodyHamilton police are searching for a body after a man was seen jumping into the Waikato River this morning.15 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandMan dies following domestic disputeA man has died in hospital following a domestic dispute at a Waikato home yesterday afternoon.14 Feb 01:17 AM
OlympicsNew head Currie has open-door policyCampbell Burnes sat down with College Sport chief executive Dave Currie, who has been in the job just a few months. This is part one of a two-part interview; read the second in next week's College Sport.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen rescued from Waikato River by policeA 17-year-old girl was rescued from the Waikato River early this morning by a police officer who swam to save her before she went under.08 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandDriver injured after truck rolls in WaikatoA driver has been injured and diversions are in place on a state highway after a truck and trailer overturned this morning.04 Feb 07:33 PM
New ZealandString of North Island car crashesA pedestrian has died near Tauranga, one man was found dead in his car near Palmerston North and four people were injured in a head-on collision in south Waikato.29 Jan 08:36 PM
TravelKia ora: WaihiCommunity spirit, cool cafes and amazing walks add to the gold mining town's charm, finds Elisabeth Easther.29 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato River body that of missing manPolice have confirmed the body found in the Waikato River this morning is the 23-year-old reported missing on Saturday.27 Jan 03:51 AM
New ZealandBody recovered from Waikato riverA body has been recovered from the Waikato River this morning, but police say it's too early to confirm its identity.26 Jan 07:59 PM
New ZealandWaikato swimmer presumed drownedA man who attempted to swim across the Waikato River last night is presumed drowned, according to police.25 Jan 01:11 AM
New ZealandMan feared drowned in Waikato RiverA young man is feared drowned after he and a friend tried to cross the Waikato River in Hamilton last night.24 Jan 08:38 PM
LifestyleThe Rango's friendly ghostLegend has it that a ghost walks the halls of the Rangiriri Tavern, known affectionately to locals and travellers alike as "the Rango".18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMilk tanker, motorcyclist collide in WaikatoA motorcyclist and a milk tanker collided on State Highway 1 in the Waikato overnight.15 Jan 05:14 PM
New ZealandThree walk unscathed from crashThree people have walked away uninjured following a smash which left two cars on their sides in Waikato today.11 Jan 12:06 AM
New ZealandWoman left on roadside after hit and runA 65-year-old woman was left injured on the side of a road after a hit and run incident in Waikato yesterday.07 Jan 10:03 PM
TravelNZ icon towns: PaeroaWe look at spots made famous by some classic Kiwi landmarks.06 Jan 04:00 PM
RacingRacing: Grylls pays for holidayCraig Grylls made the most of his chances on Saturday before the start of a lengthy suspension when he produced a fine display aboard Nothing Trivial to win the Thames Cup.04 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelNorth Island: Walks on the wild sideAfter the excesses of Christmas and New Year celebrations, Joelle Thomson investigates North Island walks for you to check out on your holidays.03 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandDriver clocked at 240kmhA driver has been clocked at 240 km/h on the Waikato Expressway and police say driving at that 'crazy' speed takes 450m to stop.28 Dec 01:07 AM
TravelHorses for courses in CambridgeElisabeth Easther enjoys a tour of a Cambridge stud farm and takes a crash course on raising racehorses.26 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandDragged 20m by bag thiefA woman who refused to let go of her handbag was dragged 20 metres by her attacker.23 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandWoman hit in face with beer bottleA young woman waiting to take her family home suffered facial injuries when she was hit with a beer bottle at a Waikato bar.23 Dec 11:01 PM
BusinessSilver fern to seek $100mDunedin-based Silver Fern Farms will be looking to raise around $100 million in new equity next year to repay debt, upgrade plant, and to accelerate its "value added" product strategy.23 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyMighty River signs Lake Taupo water dealMighty River Power and the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board have signed a deal over water in Lake Taupo, the terms of which the electricity generator says are confidential.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCon man 'evil incarnate'A serial fraudster who stole almost $6 million from a New Zealand family in an elaborate Facebook stock scam has been described by a judge as "evil incarnate".20 Dec 04:00 PM
Silver FernsNetball: Taurua working her magic on the MysticsShe was the coach behind New Zealand's only transtasman league win. Now she is the coach behind Northern Mystics mentor Debbie Fuller.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoy critical after four-vehicle crashAn 8-year-old boy remains in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital after a four-vehicle crash yesterday.14 Dec 09:32 PM
