One dead after serious crash in Kaimai Ranges, SH29 remains closed
The crash occurred on the Waikato side of the Kaimais, east of the Rapurapu Rd junction.
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Waikato gets new $18 million rescue helicopter
New rescue helicopter will be in action this month for the Waikato region.
Remembering Jason Wynyard: Cuttin’ for your country
A tribute to Jason Wynyard and New Zealand's proud history of woodchopping.
Warrior Watene-Zelezniak continues family tradition of sporting success
Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak adding to strong family rugby league-acy.
Hamilton pedestrian in critical condition after driveway accident
Firefighters used extraction equipment to free the person from underneath the vehicle.
Waikato carving kura working miracles of whakamana
Carving kura is creating cultural pathways for rangatahi.
Three thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jail
Jake Cooper targeted supermarkets and hardware, clothing and homeware stores.
'We stand to lose so much': Rural delivery driver in contract spat with NZ Post
Ian and Danielle Kennedy are trying to stop the termination of their NZ Post contract.
Lots of roadworks planned for Waikato highways over the next month
Waikato's roads have been under the weather lately, delaying some works.
‘Can you guys help me’: Details of violent kidnapping from bottle store revealed
The violent attack played out in front of bottle store staff and was caught on CCTV.
Ngāruawāhia indecent assault: Waikato police appeal for information
Police want security footage which may have captured movements of car on Whatawhata Ave.
Record number of children's tickets sold for Black Ferns' Hamilton test match
Black Ferns director of rugby "humbled" by number of children's tickets sold.
Napier-Taupō highway speed reduction saving lives, money
Cost-benefit modelling says avoided crashes created $93 million worth of benefits.
Hail, flooding possible in Waikato; 100km/h winds for Auckland this weekend
More wild weather is forecast as a trough of low pressure moves over the country.
Kiwi bodybuilders hit the stage in Tokyo
A Waikato bodybuilder couple go toe to toe with the best in the world.
Cannabis company buzzing after 'milestone' export
Cannasouth is the first company in NZ to export cannabis API to Australia.
From 15-year-old high school drop out to business owner with a $60k side hustle
She decided that school wasn't her only path to success
Police seek info from public on Huntly fatal crash
Members of public tried to help, but the driver died at the scene on Harris St.
Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers
Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.
Danish renewables developer shifts offshore focus to Waikato
The developer is looking at the feasibility of offshore wind power generation in NZ.
One dead following Huntly crash
The road was blocked while emergency services attended but has reopened now.
Diamond in the mail: Gifted stone helps families of sick kids
Reminiscent of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - but with a more important job.
Wellington battered by heavy rain, state of emergency lifted for Queenstown and Southland
Significant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.
'Significant, widespread impact': Damaging weather front looms for North Island
Significant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.
One person dies, two others injured in crash near Paeroa
The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the crash about 3.45pm.
The instigators, the negotiator and the followers: All but one Waikeria prison rioter now jailed
One rioter was in care at 11, expelled at 12, drinking at 13 and committing crime at 14.
The 'Dog Man of Raglan' dies, canine companion to stay local
Brian Chesham was a beloved character of the coastal Waikato town.
Armed man tries to break through lover's cat door after she took bra off at the pub
The woman removed her bra for a laugh. But Trevor Oldham didn't think it was funny.
New venue revealed for Supercars' return to NZ in 2024
Supercars has agreed to a three-year deal to return to New Zealand, starting in 2024.
Man who killed dad now jailed for rape of sick woman: 'She was fluttering her eyes at me'
Bahadur Singh both admitted, and denied, his offending and even blamed his victim.
'They’ve been very lucky': Rescue helicopter boss after trio survive Waikato crash
Chopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.
Exclusion zone around rescue helicopter wreckage on Mt Pirongia
Investigation under way after chopper crashed on its way to help an injured tramper.
Rescue chopper crashes into Waikato bush
Helicopter suffers 'heavy landing' after mid-flight incident en route to patient.
'You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealing
Courtney Murray was arrested three years after other previous drug-related offences.