New Zealand'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over herSimon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton road closed due to police incident, diversions in placePolice advise avoiding Matangi Rd in Hillcrest; use alternative routes this afternoon.11 Jan 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final bookRon Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.10 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this monthSlow road trips will await some this month.10 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire in Waikato prison cell seriously injures inmateThe man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.10 Jan 06:20 AM
New ZealandReducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre constructionThe changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNo-dog zone to be enforced at Raglan Domain Dogs are prohibited from the domain, whether on-lead or off-lead.10 Jan 03:37 AM
New ZealandSeabird drowning inquiry: Two people helping investigatorsThe birds were reportedly captured in fishing nets.10 Jan 12:59 AM
New Zealand'Frustrating and distressing': DoC appeals for information after seabirds killed'Extremely frustrating and distressing to hear about this kind of wilful mistreatment.'09 Jan 02:44 AM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incidentOne rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.09 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandRestricted fire season for Waikato Districts from FridayRestricted fire season in Waikato begins at 9am on January 10.08 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandMajority of watercraft fatalities not wearing lifejackets“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”08 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandWatch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.08 Jan 04:00 PM
BoxingDavid Nyika knocked out in bid to claim world titleAll the action from the transtasman cruiserweight clash08 Jan 12:51 PM
New ZealandPolice officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closureOne police officer was forced to jump out of the way.08 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandWoman, 30, arrested in Huntly in relation to alleged shoplifting across Waikato and Counties ManukauShe faces 15 shoplifting charges, after a further 11 charges were laid yesterday.07 Jan 10:33 PM
New Zealand‘Vehicles pretty banged up’: Five people injured in serious Waikato crash, SH1 reopensA witness on the scene moments after the crash said both vehicles were badly damaged. 07 Jan 05:36 PM
Lifestyle'One careful owner': Op shop condoms might be a stretchCommenters question safety of the contraceptives after picture shared on social media.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Remorseful she's been caught': Office worker had been stealing for yearsRonel Viljoen used company money for car repairs, household items and a Soda Stream.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven youths arrested after burnouts, attempted theft, car fireA suspected stolen car was reported to police for doing burnouts at about 2.50am.07 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandBeachgoers with no swimming skills a frustrationBeachgoers at a popular Coromandel beach are proving frustrating for lifeguards.07 Jan 01:28 AM
New ZealandThe NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.07 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBoxing‘A matter of time’: David Nyika Q&A ahead of world title fight'I’ve had a red dot on his forehead for so long now,' David Nyika says of Jai Opetaia.06 Jan 05:01 PM
New ZealandBoy robbed by 'several people' near police stationThe alleged offenders stole the boy's bike, cash and 'other property'.06 Jan 05:15 AM
New ZealandNo suspects identified in Ngāruawāhia homicideTukere, 42, died after a daylight brawl in Ngāruawāhia on December 27.06 Jan 05:11 AM
New ZealandThames-Coromandel deputy mayor calls out ‘rich little s***s’ at troublesome holiday hotspotTerry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.06 Jan 01:12 AM
New ZealandWhere is John Mills? Auckland homicide probe with no bodyThe last time Melissa heard from her brother he told her his tyres had been slashed.05 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Fatal crash in Taranaki, multiple injuries in crash in deep southIt will be a slower drive home for some returning holidaymakers.05 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandTwelve sizes smaller, 3kg removed: Mum speaks of 'life-changing' breast reduction surgery'Oh my god, they’re beautiful,' she said when she saw her new breasts for the first time.04 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering Hamilton baby keeps name secret for nowSuspect remanded in custody after special hospital bedside hearing. 03 Jan 09:21 PM
New Zealand'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King CountryOne person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.02 Jan 11:10 PM
EnvironmentDeadly disease kills 100-year-old tree despite vaccinationThe fatal and fast-spreading disease was found to be present in the Waikato in February.02 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandOne critical after car and motorcycle crash near MorrinsvilleSt John said one person was taken to Waikato Hospital.02 Jan 08:20 AM
New ZealandCyclist dies in SH29 crash with vehicle near MatamataEmergency services weren't able to resuscitate the person.02 Jan 04:00 AM
