New ZealandCar crashes into river during street raceThree people managed to swim to safety when their car crashed into the Waikato River this morning.05 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandDrunk driver narrowly missed cyclists - policeA drunk driver and his passenger were found drinking in a car that was seen weaving wildly across a road, narrowly missing a group of cyclists.23 Oct 11:29 PM
New ZealandShooting shocks small townHours before he opened fire on police, the man at the centre of a shooting in a tiny Waikato village was going about life as usual.23 Oct 02:40 AM
TravelFour of the best Coromandel outingsNext time you're in the region, be sure to explore these spots ...19 Oct 01:00 AM
TravelWaikato: Weekend in WaihiSure, there's gold in 'them thar hills' but there's far more to do in the mining town than a weekend is time for, find Donna McIntyre and her family.18 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleBored boy lifts sick kids' spiritsA 7-year-old boy who was bored while visiting his dad at Waikato Hospital started spending his own pocket money on activity packs for sick children but needs more help.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice guard man's home after his deathThe home of a 49-year-old Meremere man is under guard while Waikato police investigate his death.12 Oct 10:36 PM
TravelWaikato: It never rains but it pawsElisabeth Easther visited her turangawaewae and learned that lemurs are lovely and Cambridge's river trails are superb.10 Oct 08:00 PM
TravelFour of the best river outingsIf you're in a aquatic frame of mind, check out these great on-water excursions.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in tanker crashTwo people have died in a two vehicle crash in Waikato.10 Oct 07:13 AM
New ZealandMan leaps to rescue of dog attack victimA passer-by is being hailed a hero after he jumped over a fence and repeatedly whacked a dog with a broom stick to stop it from attacking its owner.30 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandThirteen injured in expressway crashThirteen people were treated for injuries after a crash between a car and a van on the Waikato Expressway, just 1km south of the Meremere Dragway this afternoon.23 Sep 03:58 AM
TravelKia ora: OtorohangaThere are cultural symbols aplenty in the kiwiana capital of New Zealand, writes Elisabeth Easther.18 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelRoad to family adventureEven with three kids in tow, Rob Cox manages to have a ball in Rotorua and Ruapehu.16 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandDrink driving with unrestrained toddlerA woman who was drink-driving with an unrestrained young child standing in the car has been slammed by police for her "appalling and distressing" actions.10 Sep 04:52 AM
New ZealandBoy killed in power pole crash namedA 14-year-old boy who died when a car crashed into a power pole on Te Atatu Peninsula this morning, injuring two 16-year-olds, has been named.08 Sep 03:55 AM
New ZealandFatal crash in WaikatoOne person is dead after a vehicle rolled in Waikato this morning.06 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandTeacher caught speeding past schoolPolice have stopped and ticketed several drivers speeding past schools this week - including a high school teacher and a father with his pre-school aged daughter in the back.05 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandWhat is NZ's current sunshine capital?Which town looks set to keep its crown as New Zealand's sunshine capital? A new climate report shows one place well out in front.04 Sep 07:06 AM
New Zealand'Did I teach you well?' Surgeon's patient his mentorA surgeon at Waikato Hospital was surprised to find a patient he was treating in the emergency department was the man he trained under nearly 20 years ago.03 Sep 11:13 PM
New ZealandHotel owners tied up by robbersTwo owners of a Waikato hotel were assaulted and tied up by robbers who threatened them and stole cash from their business.30 Aug 10:50 PM
TravelKia ora: PauanuiNeed a cure for summertime blues? This patch of coast has the remedy year-round, writes Elisabeth Easther.29 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandTruckie tried to leap clear of trainA truckie tried to leap from his vehicle moments before it was hit by a train in Waikato, an inquest has been told.28 Aug 02:35 AM
TravelCaving in to Waitomo's bright lightsA Waitomo caving experience will leave your mind blown, writes Alex Robertson.27 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandKids at risk from concealed shotgun in carChildren may have been put at risk when they were transported in a car with a sawn-off shotgun concealed under a mat, police say.22 Aug 07:15 AM
TravelKia ora: Te KauwhataDetour through a town you always pass but never stop to visit, writes Elisabeth Easther.22 Aug 01:00 AM
