New ZealandTruck rolls in Waitomo, one lane closed on SH3A Fire and Emergency New Zealand heavy rescue crew was dispatched from Hamilton.10 Jun 11:53 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured after SH3 crashState Highway 3 at Awakino remains closed. No detour is available.29 Apr 11:30 PM
TravelNew Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTourism spots out in the cold after two councils split with regional tourism organisation09 Oct 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Machine that constantly tunes itself': Waikato tourism operators stand out19 Sep 07:00 PM
EntertainmentWorld's biggest YouTuber gives away $50k to Kiwi lifesaver after cave survival27 Aug 02:46 AM
New ZealandTourism funding on the chopping block as Waikato councils face 'tough times'Several local councils proposed major funding cuts for the regional body.02 Apr 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Lucky no-one killed': US tourist's head-on crash on notorious roadGlenn Woodard and his wife were in New Zealand celebrating their wedding anniversary.15 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato amongst the top regions for tourism spendingWaikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.14 Dec 10:43 PM
New ZealandTe Awamutu pitches itself as an easy base for great holidaysTe Awamutu is making a bid for a bigger slice of the tourism market.06 Dec 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Conscientious' tourism taking place in Waitomo CavesEnvironmentally-friendly tourism in Waitomo is set to spread around the Waikato.03 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandCouncil says it won't introduce Māori WardsThe council says it made the decision after consulting the community.26 Oct 01:11 AM
New Zealand‘Forgot he had a toy pistol’: Man who once thought he was Hitler sparks Winz shutdownTe Rangi Trangmar had only just been released from prison at the time.03 Oct 05:01 AM
TravelHeading to Waitomo? Why not stay overnight in the cockpit of a planeEveryone loves a novelty stay in a unique setting.03 Sep 05:30 AM
TravelLegends and stars: Why Waitomo's Ruakuri Cave is worth a visitNature, legend and science come together in this hidden gem.11 Jul 07:30 PM
New ZealandMultiple Anzac Day crashes as holiday-makers attempt to return homeTwo people died and multiple people were seriously injured in crashes across the country.25 Apr 08:59 AM
New ZealandOne dead and four critically injured after two-car crash near WaitomoThree helicopters and three ambulances responded to the crash just before 1pm.25 Apr 03:35 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Wind, rain warnings for Taranaki'These winds are expected to produce widespread damage ... and could lift roofs."12 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandMeatworks facing fine after worker suffers seizure, falls to deathJared Te Whare was on a 2.4m high stand when he suffered a seizure and fell to his death.02 Sep 06:16 AM
KahuWaikato celebrates Matariki with 100-plus eventsMatariki Ki Waikato brings theatre, concerts and more to the region for Maori New Year07 Jun 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Missing' again: Dad charged after search goes bush with kids for second timeTom Phillips and his three children appear to have gone bush again.19 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandDrug-driving man avoids jail after killing best mate in Piopio crashMarshall Higginson had three different types of drugs in his system that day.08 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandWaitomo mayor worried as Covid continues to spread in his community"It's a real struggle, all this, for us in a small community," says Waitomo mayor.06 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandTe Kuiti's $2.5m fraudster gets more jail time after hidden bank account discoveredShe was given extra jail time, but it won't affect her parole eligibility.02 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandConvicted $2m Te Kuiti fraudster admits further $425k theftSharon Bradley's latest offending was discovered by a forensic accountant.23 Sep 03:04 AM
New ZealandMissing family: Mum 'just wants Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember home'"We all just want Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember home."20 Sep 01:31 AM
New ZealandMan admits drug driving causing best mate's deathThe crash happened at Piopio on December 30, 2019.16 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandMissing father, three kids: Search ramps up as weather improvesCalmer conditions should allow the search to ramp up today.15 Sep 07:55 PM
New ZealandCommunities shocked, baffled as to what has happened to missing Otorohanga dad and kidsCommunity 'in shock' over family's disappearance.15 Sep 02:00 AM
