PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFive of the country's DHBs post record annual high suicide figuresWaitematā, Waikato, Whanganui and Capital Coast DHBs all posted new record numbers.29 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandPrivacy breach: Personal details sent to 350 homesDog owners' personal details were sent to the wrong houses in the Waikato.28 Aug 05:32 AM
RugbySmith plays crucial hand in Waikato 31-26 winWaikato's bonus point victory not quite as comfortable as it looked like it would be.25 Aug 08:38 PM
New ZealandMan seriously injured after an attack in HuntlyVictim taken to Waikato Hospital for treatment; police seek offender.25 Aug 06:59 PM
RugbyHeartland Championship kicks offFirst round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore25 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandAuckland in with a chance to break wet weather recordFive more days of rain, Auckland. Can you do it?24 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Beast from the East' weather looms - 24 straight days of rainAnd September and October are not looking too great either.23 Aug 08:26 PM
RugbyJacobson, Tucker in the mix for Waikato rugbyThe Mooloo men need a solid result in Pukekohe on Saturday night.22 Aug 10:02 PM
New ZealandEmergency crews at fatal Tuakau logging-truck crashRoad from Tuakau to Port Waikato closed at this stage.22 Aug 05:07 AM
BusinessLime scooters roll into HamiltonLime Scooters will be rolled out onto Hamilton Streets this Friday.21 Aug 10:11 PM
EntertainmentRatepayers stump up $15,000 for Mike McRoberts mayoral debateSecrecy clause means ratepayers can't know much the celebrity host will be paid.21 Aug 08:32 PM
New ZealandRescued wardrobe tells remarkable lifeCollection of 'Mad Men'-era vintage clothes goes under the hammer in Auckland.20 Aug 03:08 AM
RugbyWaikato still a work in progressA 40-14 loss suggests there is a lot to work on to avoid being mid-table battlers.18 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandRaglan survivor's tribute: 'The light and love of my life'Bianca Buckley described her murdered fiance as 'my greatest teacher, my protector'.18 Aug 09:15 PM
New ZealandRaglan shooting: Police haven't found gun used in alleged murderPolice investigating the murder of Australian tourist Sean McKinnon hunt for firearm17 Aug 11:24 PM
New ZealandWatch: Controlled avalanche's 'destructive force' on Mt RuapehuAerial footage of the massive sea of moving snow that closed Tūroa ski field on Thursday.17 Aug 01:40 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden ParkBlack Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.16 Aug 07:56 PM
New Zealand'He put the gun through the window and shot him twice'Armed police hunt killer of Australian tourist after fiancee fled in dark to raise alarm.16 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Cruel world': Tributes for campervan homicide victimCouple were asleep in campervan when woken by a stranger banging on the window.16 Aug 03:51 AM
EducationGovt invests $42 million in schoolsTime to plan for the growing number of students at Waikato schools, says Minister.16 Aug 03:24 AM
New ZealandTourist killer manhunt: Police confirm woman fled gunmanAustralian tourist fatally shot. Terrified partner ran for several kilometres for help.16 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandBody in stolen van 80km from suspected Raglan shootingEmergency services were called to the incident in the early hours of Friday morning.15 Aug 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAfghan-Kiwi's plea to reunite with family"We are really worried about my brother's safety in Afghanistan."15 Aug 07:00 AM
KahuHamilton-Auckland 'urban growth partnership' to be signed off by ministers, mayorsMinisters, mayors and other Government agency representatives are at the signing.15 Aug 02:11 AM
New ZealandMove over, mega parrot: Giant NZ penguin discoveryScientists reveal another monster NZ bird - this time, an ancient 1.6m-high penguin.13 Aug 09:47 PM
New ZealandStorm eases in Auckland, warnings of 10-metre wavesBunker up: Waves of up to 10 metres heading to parts of the east coast.12 Aug 06:40 AM
MotorsportObituary: A farewell to motorcycle legend Rod ColemanThe first Kiwi to win at the Isle of Man, and a national and international champion.12 Aug 03:32 AM
RugbyQuinn Tupaea stands tall for WaikatoVery early days but Mitre 10 Cup journey off to a good start.11 Aug 09:47 PM
New ZealandSH1 blocked by power lines near TirauSH1 is expected to be closed for some time.11 Aug 09:07 AM
New ZealandRoof from The Cloud ripped to shreds from storm; 1700 lightning strikesHigh winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.11 Aug 09:05 AM
New Zealand66-year-old bashed in face in Waikato robberyPolice are seeking a 22-year-old man over the aggravated burglary.11 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandWinter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstormsThere's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHunker down! Tornadoes, storms, power cuts expectedBatten down the hatches, a storm is brewing!10 Aug 12:55 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Snow, stormy and sunny - find out whereIf you're in Auckland, "it's best to make the most of it this morning".09 Aug 09:02 PM
