New ZealandWatch: 99 seconds of terror as robbers raid petrol station armed with macheteToday’s raid is just a suburb over from where a dairy worker was attacked at the weekend.20 Dec 11:53 PM
New Zealand'Fear in his eyes': Hamilton dairy worker left traumatised following machete attackThe worker is expected to remain in hospital over Christmas as he recovers.19 Dec 11:49 PM
New Zealand'These people are now out of control': Police front after arrests in burglary spreePolice due to reveal more details after spate of burglaries in Waikato overnight.19 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandPolice on the hunt after series of burglaries in Waikato overnightAuthorities in the Waikato region have been kept busy with multiple incidents overnight.18 Dec 07:43 PM
New ZealandHamilton dairy worker’s fingers chopped off by machete-wielding robbersYoung expectant father has lost two digits in the attack.17 Dec 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHamilton lawyer struck off after tax evasion and spending client funds at Cossie ClubWayne Revell said he had let himself and the profession down, but wanted to keep working.16 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandBoat, gun, ammunition and cars: Waikato Police recover stolen goods in a four-day operationPolice Operation Balance targeted prolific theft and dishonesty offending in Waikato.15 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandCrash on State Highway 1, Waikato to causing delaysPolice are attending the scene of crash in Karapiro, expect delays on SH1 until cleared15 Dec 11:33 PM
New ZealandSmall town drug bust leads to four arrestsWaikato police got tip-off from public, four charged on drug supply, two on gun possession15 Dec 06:25 AM
Politics'A personal decision': Labour MP not seeking re-electionJamie Strange to retire from Parliament next election to spend more time with his family.13 Dec 12:59 AM
PoliticsNew Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka to meet with police over crime spikeNational's Tama Potaka earned almost half of the byelection vote.11 Dec 12:02 AM
New ZealandCrash closes part of State Highway 2 in WaikatoMotorists are advised to avoid the area.10 Dec 10:22 PM
PoliticsNational wins byelection, flips seat in blow for GovtTama Potaka claims Hamilton West seat.10 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandAll Waikato police carrying guns as hunt for offender continuesA general arming order has been made for Waikato police hunting an alleged offender.10 Dec 01:30 AM
KahuTe Kuiti Pā chalks up another significant milestoneThe Pā at Te Kuiti has seen many celebrations over its 150 years.09 Dec 09:08 PM
PoliticsPM makes last-minute visit to byelection battleground to rally Labour troopsHamilton West will find out who their new MP is from 7pm tomorrow.09 Dec 06:21 AM
KahuSouth Waikato locals spread the word that they love living in the districtNew signs show Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tīrau, and Arapuni in a new light.08 Dec 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAn underdog story: Inside the byelection battle for Hamilton WestIs the Hamilton West byelection National's to lose?08 Dec 06:44 AM
New ZealandSummer on hold: Heavy rain across the country will once again returnHeavy rain and wind warnings are in place for northern regions.07 Dec 11:00 PM
KahuSupreme Court rules in favour of Wairarapa Māori in power station wrangleThe Supreme Court says a previous decision was wrong.07 Dec 06:32 PM
New ZealandFamily offer $10,000 reward for information on missing Marokopa childrenThe reward is for any information on missing children Jayda, Maverick and Ember Phillips.07 Dec 05:49 PM
New ZealandSex Outside the City challenges taboo to improve takatāpui healthQueer representation in heath messaging and services is lacking in the regions.07 Dec 04:00 AM
PoliticsPoll: National candidate leads Hamilton West byelection raceHamilton West will decide its new MP on Saturday.05 Dec 06:56 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWho's claiming $5.2m from Podular Housing Systems?Councils and an airport company among those listed as creditors.05 Dec 04:40 AM
New ZealandWaikato prison violence: Riot squad deployed in afternoon of vicious assaults at Spring HillA Corrections staffer was hospitalised in the day of violence.05 Dec 03:23 AM
TalanoaHamilton’s K’aute Pasifika fale and village wow PM and ministerPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern and minister Stuart Nash visited the K'aute Pasifika fale.04 Dec 08:14 PM
New Zealand'Nice little wobble': Magnitude 5.4 quake near Tokoroa rattles North IslandThe quake hit at 6.07pm, 20km southeast of Tokoroa, and was felt as far as Christchurch.02 Dec 05:56 AM
New Zealand'We need something believable, babe' - prisoner fakes dad's death to get outAdam Martin also helped another prisoner get compassionate bail - but he didn't return.01 Dec 05:20 PM
New ZealandPolice search for man missing off Waikato coastThree men were fishing when one slipped on rocks, fell into water 25km from Raglan01 Dec 07:06 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Second accused pleads guiltyParata Taite admitted multiple charges in relation to the blaze which stretched six days.01 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandHamilton West by-election: Do voters care?Predictions from a sample of community leaders in contested Waikato electorate.29 Nov 05:28 PM
New ZealandFarmer acquitted after chopping tip of finger off, sentenced for firearms chargesBill Burr was given the maximum community work sentence, along with community detention.28 Nov 11:12 PM
New ZealandTruck with trailer goes up in flames on Waikato highway, lanes blockedThe incident has blocked the northbound and southbound lanes.27 Nov 05:34 PM