TravelKia ora: MangakinoExplore the River Trails, embrace the lake and let the young ones play freely while you unwind — this is old school cool, says Elisabeth Easther.16 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandCat family found covered in human pooAnimal care workers in Morrinsville have been left dumbfounded after a cat and its kittens were found covered in human faeces.16 Apr 02:13 AM
New ZealandOne killed in three-car crash in WaikatoA driver is is dead and at least two other people are injured after a three-car crash in Eastern Waikato today.15 Apr 05:38 AM
New ZealandWaikato police urge motorists to slow downWaikato police are appealing for motorists to slow down after eight crashes in the district since 8am today.13 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandEscaped patients surrenderTwo men who escaped from from a Hamilton mental health care facility have surrendered to authorities, police say.07 Apr 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Our son's death doesn't count'The father of a man who was found dead in the Waikato River has lashed out at a mental health facility following the escape of two more men.07 Apr 07:44 PM
New ZealandEscapees have histories of violenceThe public are being warned to stay away from two men with a history of violence who have escaped from a Waikato mental health facility.07 Apr 06:07 PM
New ZealandVigil as toddler fights to recoverThe family of a toddler who almost drowned after falling into an effluent trap have thanked the public for all their "love and support".07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal Waikato crash victim namedA man who died after crashing his car into a tree in the Waikato on Thursday morning has been named by police.04 Apr 09:34 PM
New Zealand16-yr-old badly injured in paddock crashA 16-year-old youth was seriously injured after the car he was in rolled in a Waikato paddock.04 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandMotorbike thieves caught on the runTwo people have been arrested after allegedly stealing motorbikes worth tens of thousands of dollars from a Waikato business.03 Apr 11:08 PM
New ZealandDriver dies after car smashes in treeA man who died after crashing his car into a tree in the Waikato was not wearing a seatbelt, police say.01 Apr 05:34 PM
New ZealandTourists admits charges over head-on crashA teenage German tourist has today admitted careless driving after a crash on the West Coast caused by his driving on the wrong side of the road.30 Mar 10:38 PM
New ZealandMan critically injured on motorbikeA man suffered from serious internal injuries after he was involved in a motorcycle accident last night.28 Mar 09:22 PM
TravelTaupo: Family fairwaysDanielle Wright introduces her children to golfing holidays in Taupo.27 Mar 08:00 PM
TravelBalloons over Waikato, HamiltonImages from the <strong><a href='http://balloonsoverwaikato.co.nz' target='_blank'>Balloons Over Waikato</a></strong> event, which runs until this Sunday.26 Mar 01:38 AM
New ZealandFamily seek funding for Coronial inquestThe family of a man whose body was found in the Waikato River have made a precedent-setting plea for legal funding to investigate his death.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDriver hits students waiting for busA teenage driver on a learner's licence lost control and careered into a group of students waiting for a school bus in Waikato this morning.24 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandDrunk rescued after 15m fall down bankA young man who apparently drank too much at a party fell up to 15m down a Waikato River bank after going outside to be sick.23 Mar 02:17 AM
New ZealandCar flipped on Southern MotorwayA car has flipped while towing a trailer with another car in it on a motorway south of Auckland this afternoon.21 Mar 02:05 AM
New ZealandGirl dragged by go-kart seriously injuredA young girl has suffered a head injury after her hair caught in a go-kart yesterday, in what was described as an "unusual incident".21 Mar 12:20 AM
TravelHamilton: All about the GlowDanielle Wright enjoys the magic of Balloons Over Waikato in Hamilton.20 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandTourist charged over head-on crashA German tourist driver involved in a head-on collision on the yesterday has been charged with careless driving causing injury.19 Mar 02:26 AM
New ZealandMan's body found in Waikato RiverA man's body was discovered face down in shallow water alongside the Waikato River this morning.18 Mar 08:50 PM
New ZealandTourist in head-on car crashA tourist allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road hit another car head-on on the State Highway 6 Coast Road between Greymouth and Westport this morning.18 Mar 02:11 AM
New ZealandVictim of 'bureaucratic malpractice'The family of a man whose body was found in the Waikato River last week claim he was the victim of "medical and bureaucratic malpractice".16 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandTourists critically injured in crashTwo tourists are critically injured after their vehicle and a logging truck collided on a busy rural Waikato highway today.13 Mar 05:42 AM
TravelKia ora: PutaruruSteeped in natural wonders, the south Waikato town pours Elisabeth Easther the best water she's ever sipped.12 Mar 08:30 PM
