NPCNorth Otago too strong in Meads CupHome town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.26 Oct 06:11 AM
New ZealandAnother day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for othersAs usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.26 Oct 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFonterra called out on threat to close factoriesStrong buyer interest in Fonterra factories claimed if it can't compete for milk.25 Oct 04:40 AM
New ZealandRecord fine: Headaches and vomiting from dairy company smellWaikato's Open Country Dairy's offending on residents was "profound" and "serious".21 Oct 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Get on your broomstick': Details of council conduct complaint revealedOmbudsman orders Waikato District Council to release report into councillor's behaviour.21 Oct 08:23 AM
New ZealandWaikato man proves he can handle the heat in World Chilli Eating ChampionshipNZ's chilli eating champion bring winner brings back world champion belt21 Oct 01:10 AM
MotorsportRally big disappointment for Tauranga crewsOne crew even had to retire just two kilometres into final stage.20 Oct 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDrug survey: Meth the same price, cannabis more expensive in Northland10,966 people completed online facebook survey, including 348 people in Northland.20 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob hits back at police claims the gang does no goodGang says it really is trying to transform people.20 Oct 08:05 PM
NPCRugby: Meads and Lochore Cup finalists found in Heartland ChampionshipNorth Otago and Wanganui will battle for the ultimate prize of the Meads Cup.20 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandWeather: Nice weekend, nasty weekSpring will again show its sleight of hand on NZ weather conditions.18 Oct 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuPast meets present in Social Amnesia exhibitionA new exhibition examines New Zealand's history of the printed word.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWaikato tech sector humming along in the fast laneWaikato tech sector firing up.18 Oct 04:39 AM
MotorsportMotorbikes: Another big international field set for December's Suzuki SeriesRiders from Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium and Australia coming to the Cemetery Circuit18 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandArmed police response teams to be trialled in three regionsTeams will carry Glock pistols, Tasers and Bushmaster rifles in lock boxes in vehicles.17 Oct 09:35 PM
RugbyWaikato rugby still a side in transitionThe last thing this team needs is to have to rebuild from near scratch again.14 Oct 08:52 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Schools closed, roads floodedHeavy rain warnings remain in parts of the North Island, but it will ease to showers.14 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 120km/h winds and heavy rain strikeMetService issued a number of severe-weather warnings.14 Oct 05:52 AM
RugbyRugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matchesSome old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.13 Oct 04:49 AM
New ZealandFemale quake shakes up Hamilton City CouncilFemale shake-up at Hamilton City Council from elections.12 Oct 11:33 PM
New ZealandFine weather with a few showers expected this weekendFine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.11 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandBlair Vining fought tirelessly to fix cancer care in NZ. He just lost his own battleHis death comes after a fight like no other.10 Oct 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHawke's Bay business bosses issue challenge to new Air New Zealand boss Greg ForanKeep regional flight prices at Walmart-low levels, Hawke's Bay urges its old boy.10 Oct 10:41 PM
New ZealandAuckland driver sentenced for deadly dash distractionPhilip Bothwell says he momentary looked at his dash. It proved fatal.09 Oct 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Harsh': Support gathers for demoted paramedicMore than 4000 people say St John was too harsh in demoting Huntly paramedic.09 Oct 07:35 AM
New ZealandHero truckie says boy, 10, lucky to survive fall from carTruckie has never seen anyone survive after bouncing along the road at 85km/h.09 Oct 05:51 AM
New Zealand10yo takes wheel after nana faints while drivingRyan and his nana were on the motorway when he realised she wasn't fully conscious.09 Oct 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComplaint about rival Waikato District candidate forwarded to policeA Waikato councillor complained rival candidate was influencing voters, Police involved08 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingWhich regions are still beating Auckland?Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.08 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan arrested following Hamilton stabbingA man will appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow in relation to a stabbing on Sunday08 Oct 03:06 AM
New ZealandStadium lockdown: Man suffers life-threatening injuries in stabbingWaikato stadium went into lockdown during the incident.06 Oct 06:47 AM
RugbyRugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate roundTop four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.06 Oct 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's a cop-out': Frustrated father pleads for swim banIf councils can outlaw dog poo, they can ban swimming in danger zone says grieving father.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoli-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak weekIt's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.05 Oct 07:01 AM
