New ZealandLarge police presence descends on address in north WaikatoOne person was taken into custody.21 Feb 03:17 AM
New ZealandLogging truck trailer rolls off road near WhangamatāThe road was partially blocked.21 Feb 02:57 AM
New ZealandPolice seeking witnesses after body found in burning car in WaikatoA woman parked on the roadside is of particular interest.21 Feb 02:12 AM
New ZealandStatue honouring WWI warhorse Dolly delayed to 2027The trust has raised $30,000 of the $300,000 for the Hastings statue.21 Feb 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElliott SmithElliott Smith: Can a test in Chicago be part of a Grand Slam?OPINION: Is it a Grand Slam if the All Blacks play Ireland in Chicago and not Dublin?21 Feb 12:15 AM
New Zealand‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailedThe young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.20 Feb 10:36 PM
Super RugbyThe McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback againMcKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues. 20 Feb 09:07 PM
BusinessGenesis reports strong first half profitGenesis net profit leaps past $70m in volatile environment.20 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandUp the Wwahs: Hamilton 'lures' in three NRLW matchesAfter a five-year absence, the Warriors return to the NRLW.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreakThe church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention. 20 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandFatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defenceA jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.20 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandThey’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to knowThe downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.19 Feb 11:07 PM
New ZealandSH3 closed: Person ejected after van hits treeThe crash involved a van hitting a tree near Maraetaua and Pukenui Rds.19 Feb 08:51 PM
KahuIwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlementThe settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.19 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandHamilton Arts Festival ready to make some noise in townOver 800 artists – including local reggae band Katchafire – will come to Hamilton.19 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ rider triumphs in national ‘No Way in Hell’ motorbike raceWil Yeoman won the ‘No Way in Hell’ race against 160 competitors.19 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses with footage before fatal Waikato motorcycle crashThe crash involved a red Triumph Rocket III motorcycle.19 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandPolice pour cold water on potential new sighting of fugitive father Tom PhillipsPolice were alerted to four people dressed in camouflage clothes.19 Feb 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'They’ll soon get the message': Time for crackdown on pitch invaders, ex rugby boss saysSports watchers are fed up with the antics of pitch invaders, ex rugby union boss says.19 Feb 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Meticulous' teen farm hand fatally electrocuted while installing fenceJayden Disher was setting up a fence when the wire touched low-hanging powerlines. 19 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not ideal': Overnight Napier health care in the balance as March 1 changes loomIt's just over a week before changes begin but Health NZ can't say what they'll be.19 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandHow fresh sighting of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and kids fits into timelineTom Phillips has been credibly sighted only a handful of times since disappearing in 2021.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsHistoric Waikato war battle site to be returned to descendants of Māori fightersThe Crown confiscated more than 486,000ha of land, including the site at Ō-Rākau.18 Feb 07:59 AM
New ZealandTrial with $600k cash and 11kg meth: Man convicted on multiple drug chargesGuilty verdicts after police seize 11kg of meth, $600,000 cash, and 17 phones.18 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complicationsThey clog up an already overburdened public health system, a surgeon says.18 Feb 06:13 AM
BoxingBoxing: World light heavyweight title fight in Taupō postponedLani Daniels was set to defend her world light heavyweight title in April.18 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandFresh sighting of missing Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his childrenThe father and his three children were spotted sitting in a layby on State Highway 4.18 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandPolice search for missing man after burned-out car found in WaikatoPolice are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.17 Feb 10:26 PM
BusinessWhy property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gainsAuckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.17 Feb 07:53 PM
New ZealandFirefighters to return to Waikato bush fire after evacuations last night The fire started on Maunsell Rd, spreading rapidly over 4ha.17 Feb 05:26 PM
New ZealandHamiltonian to walk in Relay for Life to help people 'open up' about diagnosisKezia Kurian's mother suspected she had cancer - but told no one.17 Feb 05:00 PM
Racing'Golden ticket': Penman's meteoric rise to NZ's richest raceTrainer Stephen Marsh now has two confirmed starters, including Ardalio.17 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeDefence argue for acquittal in major meth case, accuse police of failing to follow policyThe defendant was allegedly found with 11kg of meth, $600,000 in cash and 17 cellphones.17 Feb 07:00 AM
