New ZealandHomelessness on the rise in ThamesThe number of people sleeping rough in the town has residents concerned.11 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandFatal hit-and-run victim's body left by side of road for hours after miscoded 111 call“Although made in good faith, we think that decision was an error in judgement"11 Jun 04:28 AM
New ZealandBody left on street overnight due to police ‘error in judgment’A man had been hit by a car while he was walking down a dark rural road.11 Jun 03:42 AM
New ZealandEight candidates vie for vacant Kirikiriroa Māori Ward seat in byelectionThe byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki in May.11 Jun 03:35 AM
CrimeTe Kūiti baby death: 'Inconsistencies' in parents' stories - policeThe baby had been known to police due to previous 'non-accidental' injuries, police say.11 Jun 03:08 AM
New Zealand'Not the actions of a good father' - Police say missing Marokopa man armed, still a risk to communityThis morning they offered a $80,000 reward in the hunt for Tom Phillips.11 Jun 02:08 AM
New ZealandRescuer runs into Lake Taupō to save driver, then performs CPRAn arborist trained in CPR says he and others went into 'reactive mode' to save the man.10 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandZeal for zines on show as quirky festival celebrates 10th anniversaryKirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest celebrates the art of random creativity.10 Jun 10:26 PM
New ZealandAuckland-Coromandel ferry service still on holdThe service was no longer commercially viable, Fullers360 said.10 Jun 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beatingInmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.10 Jun 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIncreasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation launched after 10-month-old baby dies'We believe these injuries were not accidental.'09 Jun 08:27 AM
New Zealand'Anybody got fights?': Bullies film violent attack on junior student at Hamilton school'For God's sake, that's not what should be happening at our kids' schools.'09 Jun 03:22 AM
New ZealandTractor pull, fencing and excavator comp: What's on at Fieldays?It's less than a week to go until Fieldays kicks off for the 56th time.08 Jun 07:15 PM
New ZealandSeven tickets share mega-rich $50 million Lotto Powerball prizeThe seven lucky winners each get to bank more than $7 million.08 Jun 09:07 AM
New Zealand‘I won’t be able to make it to Germany’: Young law student’s plea for surgery in NZNot everyone has the means to raise $180,000 to travel overseas for surgery, student says.08 Jun 05:07 AM
New ZealandHamilton rates rise reduced after councillors deliberate LTPMayor Paula Southgate said it had been “the most challenging and complex" LTP.08 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandA burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girlThe 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā Banking Hub to remain openBanking hub hailed a success following trial.07 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman remains in critical condition after SH3 crash near ŌtorohangaThe woman sustained multiple trauma injuries in the crash involving a car and a truck.07 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandPassers-by pull person from car after it crashes into Lake Taupō“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”07 Jun 04:25 AM
New ZealandFrench flair is in the air: Film festival back in WaikatoThe French Film Festival takes place in Hamilton and Whitianga.07 Jun 01:10 AM
New Zealand'Death sentence' living in NZ: Mum paying $180k for surgery in Germany'If we didn’t go ... within the next five years I’ll die.'07 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round twoHamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.07 Jun 12:18 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Allah-Belle and Petra?The two 12-year-olds were last seen on Thursday, May 30.06 Jun 08:40 PM
New ZealandKiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the USA team of five has been selected for the National High School Finals Rodeo in the USA.06 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison riot inquiry: Staff failed to deal with armed, drug-smoking inmatesMongols MC members were together in a prison unit, and had a strong influence on the riot.06 Jun 05:49 PM
New ZealandPaeroa Gateway proposal faces big challengesConsultants have revealed multiple concerns.06 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwideMore than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.06 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandArohena ‘kid’ to head ZespriYoung leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.06 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandSeawall to protect $1billion worth of assets in ThamesWork on design concepts for the protection of Thames is under way.05 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandChiefs hoping for another sell-out for knockout matchChiefs aiming for back-to-back sell-out at FMG Stadium Waikato.05 Jun 09:51 PM
New Zealand5.1 magnitude earthquake wakes WaikatoThe quake originated 168km below the region.05 Jun 09:25 PM