Latest from Waikato

Pōkeno crash, highway closed: Man in stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing police

The crash ended the man's run from police from Dominion Rd in Auckland, through Waikato.

'A wolf in sheep’s clothing:' How one woman's $500k theft destroyed a family business

'Because of you, the company [had] to shut down with the loss of all jobs.'

Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final

Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.

Watch: Great white shark with rope around its tail sparks DoC rescue effort

The shark was seen in Waikato with a rope around its tail.

'Left in the dark': Waikato college parents blast school over threat closure

'These kids were really scared.'

‘Not overflowing with opportunities’: NZR on offshore benefits for Chiefs' coach

The Chiefs' head coach will head to Ireland on a three-year deal in July.

Man completes Waikato River challenge fueled by kumara - survives getting lost

'I don’t know how you get lost on a one-way river.'

Hauraki Plains College receives second threat, school closed today

The first threat came yesterday morning. Last night, there was another one.

1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global list

Never having drunk it before he was unaware that “coffee doesn’t come all ready to drink”.

‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō

Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.

'Best days of my life': NZ Forest Products Ltd workers reunite for last time

More than 260 people travelled from across New Zealand and Australia to Tokoroa.

One person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in Hamilton

The crash happened on Abbotsford and Victoria Sts in Hamilton about 4.35pm today.

‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first Ironman

He's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.

Arrests made after burglary accused walk past police station

In total, four people are before the courts after three separate burglaries in Waihī.

‘I laid out crystal-clear expectations’: PM got assurance from Bayly he would behave

Bayly gone after putting hand on staffer's arm. Four months ago, he called man a loser.

Last stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealed

Contractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.

Rural community still cherishes their hall

The Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.

Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job

Arsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.