Waikato news

Crowds on hand as TV star agent Jayne Kiely sells her bach for close to $3m

Around 60 people turned up to watch the auction drama at the weekend.

'Oh my God!’: Couple transform 'broken castle' into a fairytale home

The renovation and repairs took over four years.

Going nowhere? What rising unemployment means for house prices

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Kim Dotcom stroke recovery mansion back on the market

Luxury Dunedin home relisted after hitting the headlines earlier last year.

Full Super Rugby draw and results for 2026

All you need to know for the Super Rugby campaign.

From Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.

'Doing something crazy': Hamilton businessman takes on first Ironman

His six-month programme includes 5am sessions and long weekends of heavy training.

'One of the best': Key All Black re-signs until 2029

His new deal boosts his chances of facing the British & Irish Lions in 2029.

'Dream come true': Coromandel man captures near 100kg marlin after quarter-century quest

The marlin weighed in at just under 97kgs, and was caught off the coast of Whangamatā.

Review: Dave Dobbyn at BNZ Theatre was a gig that mattered

Following Teeks last Friday, Dobbyn was the second big artist to perform at the new venue.

Waitangi Day festivals, sport and concerts - here's what's on in the Waikato

What events are on in Waikato?

Country musician Jodi Vaughan honoured in Australia

The Waikato resident is known for her duets with Gray Bartlett and Brendan Dugan.

'Surreal': Thomas Slee wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final

Slee, 28, a dairy farmer from Nightcaps, is now prepping for the grand final in July.

Dairy expo to tackle policy, training and farmer support

A full house of more than 160 exhibitors will pack Bedford Park on February 18 and 19.

'Long time coming': Jack Taggart wins Aorangi Young Farmer regional final

The dairy farmer from Coldstream is a 2026 Aorangi Young Farmer finalist.

The Country: Shearing gun Rowland Smith on making the NZ team

Rowland Smith, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Pita Alexander, Greg Millar, Jeremy Rookes.

Small Business: The best of the wurst with Frank’s Sausages

Sheryn and Frank Nagel built the brand from a laundry kitchen in 2008.

'It paused the world': Spa day gives neonatal unit parents a mental reset

Parents can spend months in the unit and often cannot afford any pampering.

Kiwi Olympians cycle 4500km across Africa to give free bikes to locals

Hamish Legarth and Nicole Shields biked through six African nations.

Waikato fighter's big knockout win as rise continues

Titus Proctor impressed in his first outing under the One Championship banner.

New Zealand’s 10 cheapest new cars under $29,999 (and a wild card): are they any good?

We take a look at the ten cheapest new cars you can buy here right now. Are they worth it?

Toyota’s solid-state battery plan gets real with new electrolyte factory

Toyota's first-gen solid-state batteries aim for 1000km range and 10-minute charging.

Jaguar’s new electric four-door GT heads to the Arctic

The new GT is undergoing Arctic testing to reduce cabin heating energy use by up to 40%.

Porsche reveals ultra-rare 911 GT3 honouring design legacy

Porsche will build just 90 examples of the 911 GT3 90 F. A. Porsche worldwide.

'Filled to the brim': Cats dumped at SPCA prompt urgent call for foster homes

'The assumption is that because we’re SPCA, we deal with everything.'

Dentist claims he felt 'girlfriend, boyfriend' vibes on night of alleged indecencies

The judge will deliver her summing up to the Hamilton jury tomorrow morning.

'Violent gang member' allegedly presented firearm at police during standoff in Hamilton carpark

Police say the man was wanted over serious violent offending on January 29.

Wanted man shot by police after armed standoff in Hamilton carpark

Police ordered the man to put the shotgun down, which he failed to do.