New ZealandRecord $300k fine for dairy effluent a ‘wake-up call’Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.27 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato food producers the focus of five-course degustation dinnerThe Taste of Waikato will be held in October.26 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mayor apologises for F-bomb during council meetingGary Petley says his language after a tense debate was not directed at anyone.26 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandCyclone recovery work nears completion in CoromandelMore than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.26 Sep 05:34 AM
New ZealandPolice charge 22yo man after fatal vehicle incident in TaupōThe man is due to appear in the Taupō District Court next week.26 Sep 12:41 AM
Travel newsPopular Waikato walk to reopen in time for summerThe walkway in the South Waikato District has been closed for over a year.25 Sep 05:45 PM
New ZealandChild homicide, hit and run deaths referred back to police after IPCA complaintsThe separate cases relate to the deaths of Zahquiel Taipeti and Steven Cranston.25 Sep 08:45 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Hamilton EastThe crash was reported to emergency services at 12.09pm.25 Sep 08:42 AM
New ZealandPolice focus on Thames as fake bank notes pop up at retail outletsNumerous fakes notes presented in Thames and wider Waikato area.25 Sep 05:03 AM
EnvironmentCritically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this monthOne of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.25 Sep 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to trafficConstruction of the roundabout got under way in January.25 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandPolice drug operation Gambit snares suspect in NorthlandA woman has been arrested in Northland for alleged cocaine offences in Waikato25 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDriving Waikato's economic development: will the regional council be next to try the vexed job?Councillors to debate whether to fill gap left by failure of Te Waka.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer St Peter's student recalls ‘strange’ piggyback rides with naked teacher at hot poolsBut Geoffrey Coker's lawyer claims the allegations are 'conflated rumours' and fake.24 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandMotorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lightsA man attempted to enter a car on the Te Wharepu Road Off-Ramp, Rangiriri, on Monday.24 Sep 06:19 AM
New ZealandWatch: Man rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to rocksOne patient was airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a moderate condition.23 Sep 10:31 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about road closures on SH1NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.23 Sep 08:15 PM
New Zealand'Creep': Former St Peter's School teacher on trial for historic indecent assaultsThe offending is alleged to have occurred nearly 50 years ago and involved boys aged 9-12.23 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandTwo utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip overEmergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.23 Sep 05:13 AM
New ZealandFears for safety as live shotgun cartridges again found by recycling sortersRecycling is sorted by hand, by real people, manager says.23 Sep 01:42 AM
New ZealandDrunken behaviour frustrates Waikato policePolice say they are disappointed with the drunken behaviour and high levels of disorder.22 Sep 11:55 PM
New ZealandHow scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruptionScientists are developing a smart new model to forecast damage from ashfall in real time.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandUnder-fire police boss to take up 'temporary opportunity' after bullying rulingThe IPCA said Bruce Bird's management style was 'no longer acceptable' for the police.22 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Hefty amount of smoke': Garage fire spreads to house adjacent to schoolFirefighter crews from Thames, Tapu, Pururi and Ngatea attended. No one was injured.20 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandCounterfeit cash thought to be circulating in WaikatoPolice are urging Waikato people to be on the lookout for fake money.20 Sep 05:12 AM
New ZealandMeth, guns and cash seized after search warrantsA 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.20 Sep 02:16 AM
New Zealand'No doubt' road works will cause disruption in Waikato in the next six monthsRoad rebuild works started in several locations across Waikato this week.19 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Machine that constantly tunes itself': Waikato tourism operators stand outThree local operators are in line for a Tourism Industry Award.19 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand$18m Tairua development moving forwardAn $18 million housing development overlooking Tairua is taking shape.19 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It takes a village' to support a mum who's lost a babyWithout any prenatal warning baby Connor died at just one hour old.19 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato Muslims to showcase Māori QuranShakil Ahmad Monir spent more than 20 years working on the Māori Quran.19 Sep 03:45 AM
New ZealandSH1 closed in north Waikato due to Northpower grid updatesThe work will be carried out on Saturday.19 Sep 03:26 AM
New ZealandShot man's sister says bail checks 'would have broken most people'Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.19 Sep 03:05 AM
New ZealandCultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'19 Sep 12:48 AM
