Crime‘You took away my innocence’: Victims confront stepfather who sexually abused themMichael Hallinan abused the girls for years.29 Mar 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSmart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptakeRocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hogtied, beaten': Man's tortuous ordeal at hands of burglarsBurglar Mark Simon was jailed for seven years. Two alleged co-offenders remain at large.29 Mar 03:56 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful behaviour': Slew of weapons used in violent attackThe group was armed with an axe and long sticks bearing a knife and circular blade.28 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandMan charged after kidnapping attempts across WaikatoThe 31-year-old accused was granted interim name suppression after a court appearance.28 Mar 04:40 PM
New ZealandSearching for Sara Niethe - investigator, family start last search 20 years onA Moment In Crime podcast looks at the disappearance and death of Waikato mum.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm going to burn you': Mum scalds child for wetting himselfThe mother scolded the boy with a hot spoon, frustrated at him for wetting his pants.27 Mar 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shootingMoetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.27 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Heart surgery patients caught in delays, being sent to other hospitalsAn investigation is under way after a patient died while on the wait list.26 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuWaikato hapū challenges council plan for housing on possible pā siteThe 1ha site is currently home to a car park just across the Waikato River from CBD.23 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after house fire in WaikatoFirefighters rushed to the scene just after 6.30pm this evening22 Mar 06:12 AM
New ZealandDistracted driver crashes after catching cheating girlfriendOhorangi Rawiri injured himself and another motorist when he crashed through a red light.21 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandRubberneckers delay traffic on SH1 following single-vehicle crashThree people have sustained minor to moderate injuries.19 Mar 01:51 AM
New ZealandDeadly outbreak of botulism kills thousands of birds, immediate action called forThe outbreak in a Waikato wetland has claimed rare indigenous birds and many more.18 Mar 10:29 PM
New ZealandPedestrian killed after being struck by car in Te AwamutuThe person died at the scene.18 Mar 05:37 AM
New Zealand‘We need something believable, babe’: Woman helped prisoners out of jail by faking death certificatesLouise Witteveen says her partner was abusive towards her; that didn't surprise the judge.17 Mar 04:56 AM
New Zealand'It's a culturally sensitive day': Man who allegedly sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 has novel excuse for missing courtRoger Blake has been fighting his criminal prosecution for more than three years.16 Mar 09:34 PM
KahuTuku Morgan: Ngaati Whaatua's 'entitlement and arrogance' undermines other iwiOpinion: Ngaati Whaatua Oorakei disrespect status of other iwi.16 Mar 07:30 PM
Crime'Sense of obligation': 73yo helped senior Mongrel Mob member by joining drug ringThe man was being harassed and the gang member protected him in exchange for help.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNgaruawahia death: Accused remanded for mental health assessmentsThe 23-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.16 Mar 02:41 AM
New ZealandLook what the wind blew in: Balloon disrupts croquet gamePilot skims trees, roof tops and powerlines in search of safe spot.16 Mar 12:21 AM
New ZealandMeter reader attack: Three men charged after man critically hurtThe meter reader was taken to Waikato hospital with critical head injuries in January.15 Mar 11:06 PM
KahuOpinion: The joy of Te Matatini - and that pōwhiri challengeNgāti Whātua Ōrākei salutes the thousands who made the event a success.15 Mar 07:45 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one in custody after assault in WaikatoEmergency services rushed to a home in Ngāruawāhia shortly before 9.30pm.15 Mar 03:47 PM
New ZealandTeen confronts man in court who kidnapped, drugged herDean Cumming was jailed for four and a half years.15 Mar 12:09 AM
PoliticsRam raid offences nearly double due to police data collection complicationsRam raids have been caught up in the political discourse about crime for the last year.14 Mar 05:57 AM
New Zealand17 people injured in Waikato bus crash near Waitomo CavesDelays in the area are likely and diversions may be required.13 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandOne critical, two seriously injured after vehicle carrying eight crashes in HamiltonThe serious crash happened about 12.30am on Lloyd Drive in Nawton.11 Mar 11:25 PM
New ZealandMum and young daughter flee police at 150km/hZyla Butler faces 10 charges after the alleged incidents around the Waikato this week.10 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I smashed the b****': Man's violent assaults result in jailCharlie Wikitera wanted sex. She said no, so he beat her so badly she can’t remember it.10 Mar 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Appeal allowed': ACC ordered to reassess claim for hernia coverACC decision not to review claim it denied for hernia cover is unreasonable, judge says.09 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandTrio arrested after driving on the wrong side of the road trying to flee policeThe incident began about 2.45pm, following a report of suspicious activity.08 Mar 04:24 AM
New ZealandSH25 Coromandel: Stop/go solution tonight after photos show deterioration of slipCrews are working to reopen the road once again by cutting into the hillside.08 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandNo bullying or assaults before prisoner took own life, Coroner rulesThe Colombian national had been in New Zealand four years when he was charged.08 Mar 01:13 AM
