Latest from Waikato
Letters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?
OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.
'World-leading': New 250-student private school planned for central Auckland
Classes will have a maximum of 25 students and initially cater for Year 0-10 pupils.
Editorial: Referee abuse is a threat to all of sport
OPINION: Officials are crucial, often overlooked and vital for community sports.
Trainer John Bell optimistic as Cleese resumes at Arawa Park
The gelding returns to racing at Arawa Park on Wednesday after a nine-month break.
Atmospheric river to swamp parts of northern NZ, flood-hit South Island braces for fresh deluge
Soldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.
'Quite a mess': Man who rammed cop car in stolen vehicle given jail and a $10k bill
Kale Wright drove through a checkpoint, then sped off on the wrong side of the road.
NZ Super Fund-backed Kaingaroa Timberlands expands with Waikato land purchase
Kaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.
How two child sex abuse survivors brought 'monster' to justice
'Accountability matters,' one of his victims said as she confronted him after 30 years.
Juggling jobs and family: Warriors Women tackle challenges of top sport
Apii Nicholls talks balancing league and police work on The Big League Podcast.
'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plant
Genesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.
Fresh weather warnings issued for BoP
Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.
Data show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage payments
Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.
French injury worries mount ahead of first test
Injury issues add to Fabien Galthie’s selection problems
Gin made by tiny distillery crowned world's best at global awards
Arrowtown Distillery also won an accolade.
Waikato breeder's $1k mare turns first foal into stakes winner
Simon Lawson bought Mohegan Star for $1100 on Gavelhouse.
Man busted posting 19 packages containing MDMA, ketamine, 'meow meow'
Samuel Faiaoga Andrews, 36, helped package and distribute the drugs.
'Multiple blows to the head': Victim died after she was hit while standing, possibly with a vase
The court heard there was blood in several parts of Helen Gregory's Khandallah home.
'He'll slowly lose everything': Parents share journey as 2yo battles incurable disorder
Landon Pahl was diagnosed with infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy shortly after he turned 2.
Dive company who found car with missing man’s body inside reveal steps in removal
'If we ever found this one, to definitely get hold of police.'
Further property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empire
Cook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.
'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projects
Transpower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.
Weather warnings under scrutiny: Inquest into Auckland flood fatalities
Coroner Erin Woolley will assess the timeliness of warnings and emergency responses.
Waikato eco-sanctuary first site to receive kōkako from Hunua
Once on the brink of local extinction, the Hunua Ranges kōkako have slowly bounced back.
Watch: First look inside City Rail Link’s unique new Te Waihorotiu Station
'No other train station in the world will look like this,' says CRL CEO Patrick Brockie.
Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.
One person dead after serious two-vehicle crash in Waipā District
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 11.25am.
'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorway
More than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.