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
New ZealandRecovered body identified as missing manThere were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's disappearance and the matter had been referred to the coroner.21 May 04:19 AM
New ZealandConcerns for missing Waikato manWaikato Police are appealing to the public for help locating a 42-year-old man named Jonathan Kinvig, last seen at a holiday park on May 14.19 May 05:21 AM
New ZealandWaikato farm bike thefts cause investigationPolice were analysing reported offences to look for both investigative and prevention opportunities and encouraged rural communities to keep their property secure.08 May 03:42 AM
New ZealandYoung girl run over by truck in drivewayAn 11-month-old girl is fighting for her life after being run over by a small truck in a Paeroa driveway this afternoon.06 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandMotorcycle store ram-raiders arrestedFour Auckland men who allegedly travelled to Hamilton and carried out a ram-raid of a city motorbike store were caught by police before making it back over the Bombays.05 May 12:40 AM
New ZealandThree pedestrians killedThree pedestrians have died after five separate fatal crashes this Anzac weekend, prompting police to lament drivers failing to heed basic safety messages.26 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan suffers burns after adding petrol to fireA 20-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition after sustaining burns while adding petrol to a fire last night, a Waikato Hospital representative said.26 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandBody found on Waikato ExpresswayA body has been found on the Waikato Expressway at Mercer early this morning.24 Apr 08:22 PM
New ZealandWaikato Police warn delivery drivers about seat belt useThe death of a rural paper delivery driver who was not wearing a seatbelt should be a warning to other delivery drivers, Waikato Police said.24 Apr 03:12 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over assault on woman at massage parlourA 26-year-old man arrested for assaulting a woman at a Hamilton massage parlour was caught with a large sum of cash allegedly stolen from his employer.22 Apr 07:35 AM
New ZealandBurglar bashes bystander with rockA bystander was bashed in the head with a pillowcase stuffed with a rock or brick after catching a burglar in the act in Paeroa last night.22 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandKilled delivery driver not wearing seatbeltA New Zealand Herald delivery driver could have survived an early morning crash today if he had been wearing his seatbelt, police say.22 Apr 02:18 AM
AgribusinessColombia taps Kiwi dairy technologyA Waikato farm development company - Dairy Solutionz - will open a 117ha, 300-cow demonstration dairy in the Narino region of south Colombia tomorrow.20 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelKawhia: Warming up and chilling outMichelle Coursey finds the ideal way to get away from it all in the peaceful haven that is Kawhia.17 Apr 05:00 PM
