Latest from Waikato

Magic defender, Silver Fern announces retirement from netball

She leaves the game after six seasons.

‘Very committed’: Williamson not done with Black Caps despite Zimbabwe snub

The former captain will instead play franchise cricket in England.

'Horrible': Memorial for deaf, blind man killed in alleged hit-and-run is destroyed

The family says the roadside memorial was their way to cope with the tragic loss.

Earthquakes every six to seven minutes detected under Mt Ruapehu

Volcanic tremor remains low; Mt Ruapehu is at Volcanic Alert Level 1.

The secret sauce of the bar named NZ's best

'I’ve always wanted to be called an institution – that’s my goal.'

Rain train: Weather watches keep rolling in for Bay of Plenty

Heavy rain watch for Bay of Plenty from 1pm Friday to 5am Saturday.

Opinion: The hard questions NZ must ask about fast-track mining projects

OPINION: The big financial returns from mining often flow overseas.

Editorial: Balancing humour and trust in public sector messaging

OPINION: We're not all cut out to be comedians – sometimes the straight facts are best.

63,000 lockdown breaches reported as Covid inquiry reveals impact

Experts say public reporting of breaches during pandemic was ineffective and burdensome.

$61m building project under way at one of nation's richest private schools

Saint Kentigern's new development will add 42 classrooms and a large amphitheatre.

Truck driver back at work and walking again after surviving fatal crash

He had nine surgeries: 'There was nothing left - no bones or anything left in my foot.'

'Long-term strategy': How iwi are outpacing major NZ companies

Tainui's assets grew to $1.9m, enabling $56m distribution to marae.

The rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmark

Braden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.

Support worker filmed vulnerable woman being taunted, then shared the video

'It is clear from the video recording that (the worker) taunted and threatened Ms A'.

'Serious' condition: Two hospitalised in Waikato crash

One person is in serious condition, the other in moderate condition.

Police search for suspect after man shot in leg

Information sought about man in green coat and gumboots on Pine Drive, Murupara.

Predator who posed as a child online to target NZ girls is unmasked

He was sentenced to six years and five months on 12 charges, including grooming children.

Caught on tape: Identity finally revealed of Jaguar-driving teen behind CBD rampage

Police and footpath pedestrians had to dodge the vehicle to avoid getting run over.