TravelCoromandel: Head for the hillsRural Coromandel was so much fun Alexia Santamaria's kids want a return trip — immediately.18 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRental company's car seat saved child tourist's life - policeA car seat provided by a rental company saved the life of a three-year-old Australian tourist involved in a crash in Waikato, police say.16 Jan 06:19 AM
New ZealandCharges unlikely for underage driversTwo young girls in trouble last week after crashing their parents' cars are unlikely to face charges.14 Jan 09:34 PM
TravelWaikato River: Mellow meanderA lazy cruise down the Waikato River is a belated birthday getaway for Isobel Marriner.12 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandWhere is Lotto's luckiest area?NZ Lotteries chief executive Wayne Pickup said the title was largely due to former Te Kauwhata checkout operator Trevor's $26.5 million Powerball win in April.09 Jan 09:01 PM
New ZealandPolice national dive team join search for touristMembers of the police national dive team are being brought in to join the search for an Australian tourist missing in the Waikato River near Taupo.09 Jan 06:03 PM
New ZealandUnderage drivers injured in head-on crashParents are being urged to hide their car keys after two young sisters took their parents' cars and crashed into each other.09 Jan 06:02 AM
TravelHamilton: Enjoying a blue streakA visit to a blueberry farm is entertaining for the whole family, discovers Alexia Santamaria.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHospital staff foil attackA health worker was left badly shaken when a man allegedly tried to sexually assault her in broad daylight outside Waikato Hospital yesterday.27 Dec 04:52 AM
New ZealandHitchhiker missing since FridayA 22-year-old Waikato farm worker is missing after hitching a ride home on Friday night, sparking fears for his safety.17 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandInmate's death: 'It's not good enough'The family of a man who died while being restrained in his prison cell are unhappy with the coroner's findings that “justifiable and necessary restraint” was used.14 Dec 12:15 AM
TravelVisiting Middle-earth in New ZealandStanding in front of a round green door, set into a cheery hillside, I half expect to see Gandalf the Grey and Bilbo Baggins wandering up the footpath.13 Dec 12:00 AM
TravelHidden gems: HamiltonIt may be the butt of many a joke, but Colin Hogg can't wait to get back to the city Aucklanders love to hate.06 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandOfficers cleared over lethal restraint of inmatePrison officers were justified in restraining an inmate after a struggle described as a "seething mass of humanity", a coroner's inquest has found.05 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan killed in motorbike crash namedPolice have released the name of a man killed in a motorbike crash in Waikato on Sunday.03 Dec 08:40 PM
TravelHamilton: Waikato's sweet spotAlexia Santamaria finds there is more than enough to keep both parents and kids happy on a day trip to Hamilton.01 Dec 04:30 PM
TravelPirongia: The enchanting forestDionne Christian finds activities for all ages in Pirongia and its surrounds.30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPrison guard fired for drug dealsA former prison guard who admitted arranging drug deals into a Waikato facility with an inmate has been fired.27 Nov 06:15 PM
