New ZealandAlyxes and Chloe found safe and wellThe two girls were reported missing by their families.31 Jul 11:07 PM
New ZealandInnovative after school programme helps youth tackle the big issuesAnywhere between 60 and 90 kids come through the programme every week.31 Jul 09:08 PM
New ZealandLotto luck for Waikato playersLast night’s $30 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over and will be $33m.31 Jul 07:47 PM
KahuSilver medallist Hayden Wilde receives a royal rap from King Tūheitia in ParisTūheitia has arrived to support New Zealand athletes.31 Jul 07:13 PM
New ZealandHero Hotham: Hamilton Boys' First XV coach heading to Hong KongNigel Hotham will head to Hong Kong for a coaching role.31 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandVeteran boxers step up for charity eventBoxing is not so much about punching people as being a better person, Riki says.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Going on plan B': 85yo Tokoroa man plans to live in garage after house fireTwo fire trucks are in attendance and the fire investigator.31 Jul 03:37 AM
New ZealandFormer Tauranga commissioner sought for committee to decide mines proposalOceanaGold wants to put a further 47 properties within the Martha Mineral Zone.31 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandHamilton byelection has voter turnout of less than 6%The byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.31 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ apologises after nursing graduates have job offers retractedNursing grads said they were 'heartbroken' after offers of work turned out to be false.31 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandWaikato women's rugby squad namedFijiana Women’s lock Jade Coates returns to Waikato squad after lengthy injury.31 Jul 01:15 AM
New ZealandPolice seek owners of a 'haul' of property believed to be stolenItems included a vehicle, car keys, power tools, a laptop, gaming console and an e-bike.31 Jul 01:12 AM
New ZealandCouncil says new 'granny flats' legislation could add costsA draft submission to the Government will be presented to the council today.30 Jul 11:26 PM
New ZealandPipe dream: Man has to pay more than $11k for working as unregistered plumberBoard says fine sends a warning to anyone working unlawfully in the industry.30 Jul 09:28 PM
New ZealandGreat Kiwi Summer Festival: Light and sound show for Lake KarāpiroThe event celebrated its first year in 2023 after Covid cancelled it two years in a row.30 Jul 08:46 PM
New Zealand1000 junior rugby players set for Waikato festivalThis year’s Waikato tournament will involve 32 rugby clubs.30 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuMāori women at risk of abuse caused by poor housing and povertyA new report links sexual and family violence to poor housing and poverty.30 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandThank you for the music: How concert group came togetherA not-for profit incorporated society is bringing live music to Thames.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Sense of betrayal': Young mum with cancer spends house deposit on private careShe estimates it has saved her about seven months in delays.30 Jul 03:25 AM
ReviewsReview: Hunchback of Notre Dame musical a 'banger'It's the Hamilton Operatic Society's first full-length musical since Chicago in 2021.30 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouple ready to move on but not retireClive and Sue Roberts are moving on after decades in a Whangamatā business.29 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandMarist unbeaten in 2024Impressive year overall for Hamilton Marist Rugby Club.29 Jul 09:35 PM
New ZealandDriver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mumCannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.29 Jul 06:14 AM
EnvironmentPirates too late to delay import of fish-friendly flood pumpsThe items had to be transported through the Suez Canal.28 Jul 09:45 PM
TravelPootling around Waikato in a campervan - why everyone should do itMoseying about with no fixed itinerary has many perks.28 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandMother left with boot imprint on forehead after partner’s attackKiro Fortes strangled woman before throwing her to the ground and stomping on her.28 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Out of hand' flower growing hobby blossoms into fully fledged businessThe farm is on the side of Kakepuku Mountain near Te Awamutu.28 Jul 02:02 AM
New ZealandMercury Bay Boating Club moves step closer to new site for clubroomsMercury Bay Boating Club’s mission to relocate its clubrooms is a step closer.28 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandLate-night fight at old Paeroa racecourse leaves one hospitalisedPolice are looking for the offender.27 Jul 09:17 PM
New ZealandWhy some Waikato election boundaries are changingApproximately 2400 Thames-Coromandel voters would move into Waihou constituency.27 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandWorker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in WaikatoPolice were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.27 Jul 01:11 AM
New Zealand'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knockingWith the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.26 Jul 11:04 PM
RetailQuirky town split over need for Burger King and StarbucksSome see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.26 Jul 08:02 PM
New ZealandPort Waikato residents losing their homes to the seaExcessive tides and swells are rapidly eroding sandbanks on Port Waikato’s Sunset Beach, destroying the carpark and threatening homes. Video / Mike ScottWatch26 Jul 05:00 PM