PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWould you drink treated sewage? Auckland told to stop relying on Waikato for waterConfidential agreement could see recycled wastewater on the table.25 Mar 02:00 AM
CrimeRed Fox Tavern murder: 'Bombshell' testimony from man wanting to stop miscarriage of justice - defenceDefence lawyer: 'He wasn't prepared to take that secret with him to the grave.'23 Mar 11:40 PM
EnvironmentWaitakaruru Arboretum is Waikato's secret outdoor gemSeeds of Renewal offers workshops, and talks around trees, seeds, plants and gardening.23 Mar 06:19 PM
New Zealand'The whole thing was on fire': Massive blaze in Tūākau, 30m flames"The fire is located in the building and completely involved."23 Mar 04:25 PM
CrimeIs 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.'23 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandRed Fox murder trial: Crown closing alleges unnamed accused threw murder weapon into seaThe Crown has begun closing its case today in the High Court at Auckland.22 Mar 01:14 AM
New ZealandTairua boat rage: Accused's suppression lapses, granted bailJohn Dixon gave up his name suppression bid when he appeared in court today.21 Mar 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Poor communication': University apologises for Covid-19 email scareThe Ministry of Health and Waikato DHB confirmed there are no community cases.21 Mar 03:22 AM
New Zealand'It's a real shame': Bailey Junior Kurariki's cousin's tragic deathA 14-year-old boy who lived with one of New Zealand's youngest killers died tragically.19 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton opposes Auckland bid for Waikato waterHamilton says "we have to put our city first".19 Mar 03:10 AM
New ZealandWatercare says $160m needed if Waikato River take goes aheadA permanent water treatment plant at Tuakau would need to be built.18 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimeGhost of criminal Lester Hamilton looms in Red Fox trialRobber poured whisky on horrific gunshot wound after his and Red Fox suspect's crime.18 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandWaikato homicide: Accused, 42, facing further chargesThe man now faces a total of five charges.17 Mar 11:49 PM
New ZealandFailed suicide pact: Elderly man admits attempted murder of wifeThe man tried on more than one occasion to take his and wife's life.17 Mar 08:42 PM
New ZealandWaihī Beach drowning: Charges laid over Hamilton student's deathThose charged will appear in the Hamilton District Court in May.17 Mar 01:25 AM
New ZealandMan, 42, charged after death in MorrinsvilleNo one else is being sought in connection with the man's death.17 Mar 01:19 AM
New ZealandTe Awamutu road closed after cyclist found with serious injuriesThe cyclist was found just before 8.30am today.16 Mar 09:22 PM
New ZealandRed Fox trial: Former top suspect not near tavern in 'crucial hours' before homicideInvestigating cop: 'This was a high-profile case. New Zealand wanted to know.'16 Mar 05:04 AM
New ZealandNot so fast but furious: Six people arrested in Raglan with stolen carsOne of the vehicles was spiked and three offenders were arrested near Ngaruawahia.16 Mar 02:21 AM
New ZealandWaikato axe attack trial: Gasps in public gallery as man found not guilty of murderJustice Mary Peters summarised the case before sending the jury out about 1pm.16 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandCouncil looks at elected members' childcare costsHamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.15 Mar 05:10 AM
New ZealandRed Fox Tavern murder trial: Police officer says investigation eliminated another suspectSome people were nominated based on hunches or maliciousness, a court has heard.15 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandBrakes on: Police impound 7 boy racer vehiclesSeven vehicles have been impounded but more action is promised, police say.15 Mar 01:56 AM
New ZealandWinner of $8.25m Lotto ticket sold in Matamata comes forwardIf you bought a Lotto ticket from Matamata Paper Plus, you could be $8.25m richer.13 Mar 11:39 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after crash in WaikatoPolice are investigating two crashes, one fatal, in the Waikato area this morning.13 Mar 05:27 PM
New ZealandFlooding, lightning ... and a rainbow: Wild weather for central North Island'Moving into tomorrow, it's looking pretty good.'11 Mar 07:51 AM
CrimeRed Fox Tavern trial: What the unnamed accused told a prison mate'He was paranoid about being wired. Rightly so as it turned out.'10 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandConvicted double murderer's threat; 'Everyone in that house is dead'Leith Rex Ray was back in court today defending a charge of threatening behaviour.09 Mar 09:20 PM
New ZealandMissing Hamilton teen found overnightThe teen was last seen by family on Monday night.09 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandMen left clinging to chilly bin praise cops for rescuePair were left clinging to a chilly bin but fortunately wearing lifejackets.09 Mar 12:16 AM
New Zealand'I was slapping him, slapping him hard': Sister's emotional account of seeing dying brotherRydell Tauapiki Martin is charged with murdering Phillip Macpherson with an axe.08 Mar 11:57 PM
New ZealandTīrau farmer fined $12,000 for neglecting calvesAnthony Brolly failed to feed, adequately treat and prevent parasites in 245 calves.08 Mar 04:53 AM
New ZealandTwo dogs narrowly escape danger while on adventureA Senior Constable came across an unlikely duo on an adventure when near State Highway 1.05 Mar 04:07 AM
PoliticsInexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunctionThree main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.04 Mar 11:55 PM
