Latest from Waikato

Contractor left carrying can in Auckland Zoo loo design debate

Construction of accessible bathroom at Auckland Zoo triggers year-long standoff.

‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence

The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.

Settled weather for most after late-week deluge and rescue dramas

Some places received almost half a metre of rain in the late-week drencher.

'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judge

He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.

Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors

Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.

Watch: Principal, parents issue warnings over childhood social media use

Michael Morrah spoke to parents who gathered for a seminar about online harm in Cambridge.

Name suppression lifted for woman accused of Gate Pā murder

Rachael Eddy, 50, denies murdering Ross Kennedy in Gate Pā, Tauranga.

Blueberry growers thrive with bumper crop

Packhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.

Racing: Arcee Phoenix carries Svanosio to blazing glory

Trainer-driver Chris Svanosio: 'He is an awesome horse, he was just jogging in front.'

'He can definitely win': Purdon's hopes for Cambridge feature races

Mark Purdon has runners in both slot races at Cambridge tonight.

Leap To Fame faces toughest test in $1m Cambridge race

Leap To Fame has won 49 of his 62 starts, making him a standout pacer.

On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success

Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.

‘Menangle boost’ could be key in Cambridge’s mega-money races

Menangle's intense racing makes horses fitter and faster.

‘Snitch’: Man hits grandmother with car, later runs down teen, laughs as he lies critical

The man mistakenly believed the teen was a witness in the case involving the grandmother.

Police seek witnesses after car in service station raid crashes into stream

The alleged offenders fled the scene in two vehicles stolen earlier from Hamilton.

William Dart review: Dance and music unite in Taupō Hau Rau at Q Theatre

Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2025 season opener is anything but traditional.

Crane numbers down 15% nationally with sharper drop in Auckland

'This is not surprising given the ongoing issues in the market' - Steve Gracey of RLB.

How author Vanya Insull built an ‘empire’ from posting recipes online

She is going on a book tour to celebrate the release of her third cookbook.