'It's going to be a long night': Gang member held gun to woman's head
David Aaron Stephenson has been jailed on a raft of violence and drug charges.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWaikato
Two die in crashes in Maramarua, Te Kuiti
Motorists face significant delays on SH2 near Maramarua after the fatal crash.
Teen serious after car rolls down bank
Rescue helicopter crew assisted female teen who was reportedly thrown from the vehicle.
Councillors deny conflict of interest over app
Councillors told it's not appropriate to promote commercial app while on council business.
Property buy up: Ratepayers group complains to SFO
Hamilton's ratepayers group calling on the SFO to investigate Hamilton City Council.
Man jailed for bestiality, 'huge' child porn collection
CONTENT WARNING: Richard McNair videoed himself having sex with a cow.
Dad flies to Zimbabwe to retrieve 11-year-old son
Putaruru man James Way sought police help to fly to Zimbabwe to bring his son home.
Missing toddler found after 'frantic' search
"The area he has gone missing in does have quite a few paddocks and creeks around it."
McCready credits personal locator beacon in rescue
"At that sort of heart rate you are at a high risk of a heart attack."
Weather ahead: Goodbye sunshine, hello snow
Yesterday was stunning, but it's going to be a changeable start to the week.
Local Focus: Grave tour in Hamilton
Past Hamiltonians stories uncovered in Hamilton East Cemetery tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Secrets revealed beyond the grave
Past Hamiltonians stories uncovered in cemetery tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Irish club drop contract with Waikato rugby star
A Waikato rugby winger has lost a two-year deal with Irish club Connacht, the club says
Waikato gets its first nibble of economic boost fund
Te Aroha feels the Prime Ministerial love again.
Pig hunter told to pay $2000 to save dog
"My questions is how many animals are getting turned away?"
Hamilton City Council pays $6.49m for riverside properties
Hamilton City Council pays more than double the market valuation for riverside properties.
Rugby star loses Irish contract after domestic violence revelation
Irish club Connacht reportedly pull out of contract after player's court appearance.
Local Focus: Gong baths and rain sticks
It's all about feeling sound. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tears as dead boy's 5th birthday marked
Arteen Mosaferi had a cheeky smile, large brown eyes and loved to laugh and cuddle.
Police appeal for car sighting in Hamilton homicide
Police investigating killing of Robert Nelson appeal for help identifying car and driver
Rugby star sidesteps domestic violence conviction, can play overseas
Sevuloni Lasei Reece, a Waikato Rugby winger, was discharged without conviction.
Local Focus: Gong Baths and Rain Sticks
It's all about feeling sound. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School holiday weather 'a mixed bag'
North Islanders can expect a dry Sunday and wet Monday.For the South Island, the reverse.
Review into 1080 drop that killed cows
Eight cows were found dead on a King Country farm following a 1080 drop.
Wintec paying two CEOs
Wintec chief executive Mark Flowers is getting paid while on extended sick leave
Local Focus: Aerial 1080 drops opposed in Mamaku
Residents say they understand that the science. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A sports drink for hipsters? It's low sugar, vegan and gluten free
Hypotonic sports drink developed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Kiwi 20 year-olds launch international sports drinks
Hypotonic sports drinks fills a gap. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Students working to battle youth suicide
Two University of Waikato students want to make a difference in mental health.
Local Focus: Peek inside the treasure trove of taonga
Step inside this tattoo studio, museum, art collection and traditional rongoā dispensary. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Peek inside Paeroa's treasure trove
Inside the tattoo studio, museum, gallery and dispensary. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus Special Report: Alternative fertiliser could solve all environmental problems
Growing pasture with biological matter and less nitrogen. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Bio fertiliser: Is the proof in the pasture?
Growing green pasture with biological matter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chile farmers revolt against Fonterra milk pay levels
Fonterra's milk payments to Chilean farmers "taking advantage", says Kiwi boss.