Easter road toll rises to six after motorist dies in Ōtaki
Emergency services were called after a car hit a power pole just after 8.30pm yesterday.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWaikato
Wellington council mulls iwi voting rights, $100k remuneration
Voting rights debate comes after the council agreed in principle to establish Māori ward.
Three dead, 13 hurt one day into holiday weekend
Latest death occurred after a vehicle caught fire after a crash north of Taupō yesterday.
One dead after two vehicles crash, one catches fire
The crash occurred about midday at the intersection of State Highways 30 and 32.
Two dead in crashes at start of Easter holiday period
Road accidents on Thursday night on SH27 and SH2.
Local Focus: Setting fire to young people's ambitions
New initiative embraced at jobs expo. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tairua boat rage: Former deputy principal granted diversion
Catherine Browning is believed to have resigned from Tairua School since the incident.
Waikeria Prison protesters file civil rights claims
'We will not allow them to hide behind this racist system ... keeps Māori at the bottom.'
'Heartbreaking' consequences of 'get your body' back messaging for new mums
Women could wind up needing surgery if they got back into exercise too hard and too soon.
Deluge soaks North Island with more rain possible overnight
'It's a bit of a mixed bag right across the country.'
Killed for cash: Red Fox Tavern verdicts recall grim criminal era
OPINION: In the days when cash was king, armed hold-ups were a near-daily occurrence.
'Just chaos': Too many patients, stretched staff a shock for ED visitor
The woman feared what effects the delays were having on others.
Opposition mounting on Watercare's Waikato River plan
Southgate, also Hamilton mayor, has been a vocal opponent of the application.
Fog-bound State Highway 1 closed at Waikato after crashes
Heavy fog has resulted in multiple crashes on SH1 Waikato Expressway early today.
Would you drink treated sewage? Auckland told to stop relying on Waikato for water
Confidential agreement could see recycled wastewater on the table.
Red Fox Tavern murder: 'Bombshell' testimony from man wanting to stop miscarriage of justice - defence
Defence lawyer: 'He wasn't prepared to take that secret with him to the grave.'
Waitakaruru Arboretum is Waikato's secret outdoor gem
Seeds of Renewal offers workshops, and talks around trees, seeds, plants and gardening.
'The whole thing was on fire': Massive blaze in Tūākau, 30m flames
"The fire is located in the building and completely involved."
Is the game up? Jurors asked as Crown case closes on Red Fox Tavern trial
'Thirty-three years later the question of whether the game is up is yours ... alone.'
Red Fox murder trial: Crown closing alleges unnamed accused threw murder weapon into sea
The Crown has begun closing its case today in the High Court at Auckland.
Tairua boat rage: Accused's suppression lapses, granted bail
John Dixon gave up his name suppression bid when he appeared in court today.
'Poor communication': University apologises for Covid-19 email scare
The Ministry of Health and Waikato DHB confirmed there are no community cases.
'It's a real shame': Bailey Junior Kurariki's cousin's tragic death
A 14-year-old boy who lived with one of New Zealand's youngest killers died tragically.
Hamilton opposes Auckland bid for Waikato water
Hamilton says "we have to put our city first".
Watercare says $160m needed if Waikato River take goes ahead
A permanent water treatment plant at Tuakau would need to be built.
Ghost of criminal Lester Hamilton looms in Red Fox trial
Robber poured whisky on horrific gunshot wound after his and Red Fox suspect's crime.
Waikato homicide: Accused, 42, facing further charges
The man now faces a total of five charges.
Failed suicide pact: Elderly man admits attempted murder of wife
The man tried on more than one occasion to take his and wife's life.
Waihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's death
Those charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.
Man, 42, charged after death in Morrinsville
No one else is being sought in connection with the man's death.
Te Awamutu road closed after cyclist found with serious injuries
The cyclist was found just before 8.30am today.
Red Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicide
Investigating cop: 'This was a high-profile case. New Zealand wanted to know.'
Not so fast but furious: Six people arrested in Raglan with stolen cars
One of the vehicles was spiked and three offenders were arrested near Ngaruawahia.
Waikato axe attack trial: Gasps in public gallery as man found not guilty of murder
Justice Mary Peters summarised the case before sending the jury out about 1pm.