'Disgraceful behaviour': Slew of weapons used in violent attack
The group was armed with an axe and long sticks bearing a knife and circular blade.
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Man charged after kidnapping attempts across Waikato
The 31-year-old accused was granted interim name suppression after a court appearance.
Searching for Sara Niethe - investigator, family start last search 20 years on
A Moment In Crime podcast looks at the disappearance and death of Waikato mum.
'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himself
The mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.
'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shooting
Moetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.
Exclusive: Heart surgery patients caught in delays, being sent to other hospitals
An investigation is under way after a patient died while on the wait list.
Waikato hapū challenges council plan for housing on possible pā site
The 1ha site is currently home to a car park just across the Waikato River from CBD.
Two injured after house fire in Waikato
Firefighters rushed to the scene just after 6.30pm this evening
Distracted driver crashes after catching cheating girlfriend
Ohorangi Rawiri injured himself and another motorist when he crashed through a red light.
Rubberneckers delay traffic on SH1 following single-vehicle crash
Three people have sustained minor to moderate injuries.
Deadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called for
The outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.
‘We need something believable, babe’: Woman helped prisoners out of jail by faking death certificates
Louise Witteveen says her partner was abusive towards her; that didn't surprise the judge.
'It's a culturally sensitive day': Man who allegedly sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 has novel excuse for missing court
Roger Blake has been fighting his criminal prosecution for more than three years.
Tuku Morgan: Ngaati Whaatua's 'entitlement and arrogance' undermines other iwi
Opinion: Ngaati Whaatua Oorakei disrespect status of other iwi.
'Sense of obligation': 73yo helped senior Mongrel Mob member by joining drug ring
The man was being harassed and the gang member protected him in exchange for help.
Ngaruawahia death: Accused remanded for mental health assessments
The 23-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.
Look what the wind blew in: Balloon disrupts croquet game
Pilot skims trees, roof tops and powerlines in search of safe spot.
Meter reader attack: Three men charged after man critically hurt
The meter reader was taken to Waikato hospital with critical head injuries in January.
Opinion: The joy of Te Matatini - and that pōwhiri challenge
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei salutes the thousands who made the event a success.
One dead, one in custody after assault in Waikato
Emergency services rushed to a home in Ngāruawāhia shortly before 9.30pm.
Teen confronts man in court who kidnapped, drugged her
Dean Cumming was jailed for four and a half years.
Ram raid offences nearly double due to police data collection complications
Ram raids have been caught up in the political discourse about crime for the last year.
17 people injured in Waikato bus crash near Waitomo Caves
Delays in the area are likely and diversions may be required.
One critical, two seriously injured after vehicle carrying eight crashes in Hamilton
The serious crash happened about 12.30am on Lloyd Drive in Nawton.
Mum and young daughter flee police at 150km/h
Zyla Butler faces 10 charges after the alleged incidents around the Waikato this week.
'I smashed the b****': Man's violent assaults result in jail
Charlie Wikitera wanted sex. She said no, so he beat her so badly she can’t remember it.
'Appeal allowed': ACC ordered to reassess claim for hernia cover
ACC decision not to review claim it denied for hernia cover is unreasonable, judge says.
Trio arrested after driving on the wrong side of the road trying to flee police
The incident began about 2.45pm, following a report of suspicious activity.
SH25 Coromandel: Stop/go solution tonight after photos show deterioration of slip
Crews are working to reopen the road once again by cutting into the hillside.
No bullying or assaults before prisoner took own life, Coroner rules
The Colombian national had been in New Zealand four years when he was charged.
Covid booster not to blame for fatal heart attack - but St John apologises for 111 delay
Nurse had no history of heart problems before she died.
Man dead after motorcycle crash in Hamilton
Motorcycle hit a tree on Maeroa Rd last night, driver died in hospital early today.
'None of us will know': Sam Cane reveals emotional Chiefs return
The Chiefs have been full of surprises to start their campaign.