New ZealandAustralian student identified as man found dead on rural Waikato roadPolice believe the student was hit by a vehicle and want to hear from other road users.13 Aug 11:03 PM
New ZealandPedestrian found dead after 'vehicle related' Waikato incidentThe person was found dead at the scene.11 Aug 11:43 PM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison written down to the tune of up to $25m after riotsFor six days, at least 17 inmates rioted causing widespread damage at the prison.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack CapsChasing the mace: Have the Black Caps made up for past failures?NZ cricketers embark on a week-long tour in celebration of their Test Championship win.30 Jul 05:00 PM
SportTokyo Olympics 2020: Petch through to the semifinalsTe Awamutu's Rebecca Petch was outstanding today in her quarter-final races in Tokyo.29 Jul 05:30 AM
KahuCall for 'whakapapa project' over unmarked gravesNew calls to connect whanau to unmarked graves at Tokanui Hospital Cemetery06 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandReuniting whanau with Tokanui Hospital patients in unmarked gravesNational Māori Authority calling for the government to fund a "whakapapa project".06 Jul 02:00 AM
KahuWaipā secures water supply for generations to comeCouncil's water supply project is on the finish line and ready for completion in October.30 Jun 06:45 PM
EnvironmentWaipā District Council joins global plastic-free movementWaipā council is urging residents to say goodbye to single-use plastic items for a month.28 Jun 07:16 PM
EnvironmentDoC and Fonterra fighting to eliminate pest fish in local lakeDepartment of Conservation and Fonterra are on a mission to keep Lake Ruatuna free of koi.28 Jun 07:16 PM
New ZealandKawhia man Orren Williams avoids jail after admitting drugs chargesAccused was acquitted of murder but is now being sentenced for drugs charges.09 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand$2m swindle: Identity revealed of fraudster who took 47 overseas tripsSharon Margaret Bradley failed in her bid to keep her name permanently secret.08 Jun 05:00 PM
EducationWaikato boy chosen as US Presidential ScholarWilliam has lived in the US since 2015 but still has happy memories of his home country.29 May 07:05 PM
New ZealandTruck driver dies in fiery crash near Te AwamutuThe crash happened just before 1pm today.26 May 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJailed for manslaughter as a teen, he's now the future of farmingSkills learnt in Waikeria Prison used to turn life around for Awhenua Trophy finalist.14 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHomeless: Axle's family lived in tents before Tolaga Bay moveEmergency accommodation in Hamilton felt unsafe so they moved to Gisborne.06 May 08:23 PM
SportThe legend of 'The Legend of Marty Banks'The story behind popular 'The Legend of Marty Banks' page and what the creator is doing.20 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandTe Awamutu road closed after cyclist found with serious injuriesThe cyclist was found just before 8.30am today.16 Mar 09:22 PM
New ZealandBrakes on: Police impound 7 boy racer vehiclesSeven vehicles have been impounded but more action is promised, police say.15 Mar 01:56 AM
New ZealandCars impounded after burnouts at wake for crash victimPolice move in to confiscate cars allegedly involved in burnouts at crash victim's wake.03 Mar 07:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeet the Waikato farmer with big YouTube dreamsWaikato dairy farmer Andrew Macky is bringing day-to-day farming life to YouTube.25 Feb 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Emotions are high': Northland Covid case closes businesses as far as WaikatoBusinesses are reeling after a woman who tested positive for Covid visited their shops.24 Jan 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly volatile': Fears Waikeria prison roof will collapse, 'tensions in group' rise"We know that there are tensions between members of the group."02 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Amnesty International warns against using forceThe human rights group is calling on minister to ensure force isn't used to end standoff.02 Jan 07:57 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Tense prison stand-off heads into third dayIt's thought a lack of access to phones for prisoners could be the cause of the rioting.30 Dec 06:27 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Third of prison's bed capacity destroyed in riotsWaikeria prisoners and guards have been in a stand-off for nearly 24 hours.30 Dec 12:53 AM
KahuBloody battle site revisited in peaceWaharoa and pou unveiled in spirit of reconciliation between Waikato-Tainui and Ngā Puhi.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Most important decision in a generation': Maniapoto to initial Deed of SettlementManiapoto move to next stage of settlement with the Crown.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandLong lines no more: Nido fails, customers bailSome bargain-hunting customers left disappointed and empty-handed yesterday.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Lightning strikes plane, tornado and flash floods in WaikatoMore rain has fallen in Taranaki in the last day than all of last November.25 Nov 02:11 AM
New ZealandWanted: Dangerous 24-year-old on the runPolice say William Merrin is dangerous and should not be approached.23 Nov 04:45 AM
New ZealandKawhia man cleared of murder admits drugs chargesOrren Williams admitted three drugs-related charges in court today.02 Nov 08:37 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
