Latest from Waikato

Vehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopened

The road was closed between Anderson and Thames streets but has reopened.

‘I didn’t deserve it’: Cancer victim’s words from grave after violent patu attack

'This is not how I wanted to spend my last six months alive,' the victim wrote.

'Incoming!': Thunderstorms set to sweep over North Island

Civil Defence advises people to stay inside and secure loose furniture items.

‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai

It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.

Courier driver kidnapped by armed gang member, ordered to strip as parcels stolen

While the NZ Post driver was not injured, he was left 'scared for his life'.

Watch: ‘Out of control’ – Teen Jaguar driver’s dangerous rampage

Neurodiversity paired with lack of boundaries was partly blamed for ramming a police car.

‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence

The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.

'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judge

He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.

Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors

Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.

‘Menangle boost’ could be key in Cambridge’s mega-money races

Menangle's intense racing makes horses fitter and faster.

‘Snitch’: Man hits grandmother with car, later runs down teen, laughs as he lies critical

The man mistakenly believed the teen was a witness in the case involving the grandmother.

Police seek witnesses after car in service station raid crashes into stream

The alleged offenders fled the scene in two vehicles stolen earlier from Hamilton.

Review: Tick, tick ... BOOM! a cracker little musical

Shmall Productions stages the musical at Hamilton's The Meteor.

William Dart review: Dance and music unite in Taupō Hau Rau at Q Theatre

Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2025 season opener is anything but traditional.

How author Vanya Insull built an ‘empire’ from posting recipes online

She is going on a book tour to celebrate the release of her third cookbook.

Inside the Chiefs’ plan to replace Clayton McMillan as coach

The Chiefs' plan to replace Clayton McMillan revealed – and his likely successor.

‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain

Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.

Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato

Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.