Waikato news
'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check
'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'
Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues
The Chiefs were fined after their medic twice interfered with Blues' conversions.
Prisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claims
A guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.
Murder charge: Second man dies after Hamilton incident
Police are considering further charges.
Watch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hits
The women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.
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'I felt like an awful person': Woman's 17-year journey to endo diagnosis
Charlotte, 28, has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease affecting 1 in 10 NZ women.
No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again
'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'
1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global list
Never having drunk it before he was unaware that “coffee doesn’t come all ready to drink”.
New Zealand news
Critical injuries after crash involving truck, three cars on Waikato highway
Police said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.
Pioneering force in women’s health crowned New Zealander of the Year
Bev Lawton believes eliminating cervical cancer in New Zealand is 'within our grasp'.
‘Toilets and rubbish pits’: Queenstown council’s new move on freedom campers
The new bylaw comes in response to a call for the council to crack down on the campers.
Man admits beating woman whose blonde hair turned pink with blood during assaults
The man pleaded guilty to an altered charge on the second day of his trial.
Hundreds turn out for festival despite strong winds grounding balloons
The Balloons over Waikato Festival kicked off today.
Waikato sports news
Ousted All Blacks coach Ian Foster returns for Lions tour 2025
The final allocation of tickets has gone on sale.
Kick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over Blues
The Chiefs were fined after their medic twice interfered with Blues' conversions.
Smart 3YO following in footsteps of star performer
Sought After posted two wins and a placing in six races for O'Sullivan and Scott.
Waikato business news
'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm
"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".
House prices had 'first meaningful increase for more than a year'
Prices seem to have risen in February but were still well short of the 2021 peak.
Pak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricing
It's alleged the supermarkets engage in misleading specials and inaccurate pricing.
Waikato lifestyle news
Running of the sheep and Relay for Life – here’s what’s on in the Waikato
What events are on Waikato?
A weekend exploring Ruapehu’s Adventure Highway
The Ruapehu district has a surprising number of attractions, apart from the mountains
Rural news
Is the economy’s ‘surprise’ bounce the start of a real recovery?
Stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter GDP growth is good news, but can it last?
Golden harvest: Signs good for grain maize
Early days but grain maize harvest yields above average so far
Gisborne vineyard’s harvest success despite owner’s motorcycle accident
The Wright's harvest show goes on with a little help from family and friends.
OneRoof property news
TV star Jeremy Corbett reluctantly selling his multi-million dollar Auckland home
"Events have overtaken us, so we've had to move plans forward.”
Buyer identified for Philip Polkinghorne’s mansion
Agent says he has identified someone "who is happy to take it on".
‘I was nobody, he was a top salesperson’ - How an unstoppable double act was formed
What happens when a newbie pairs with an industry veteran.
Car news and advice
Skoda Kodiaq Selection TDI review: this is large-SUV gold
Name us a better packaged large SUV, with better features, at any price. Go on.
Kia EV3 NZ pricing revealed, EV4 makes local debut
Kia has revealed its NZ pricing and line up for the EV3, with a special guest appearance.
Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid with (nearly) 1000km range
Petrol-electric range extender undercuts its EV equivalent by a substantial sum.
More Waikato news
Police seek man in relation to Ōtorohanga burglaries
Police believed he had information that could assist with inquiries.
Truck rolls on SH1 in North Island, one seriously injured
One person was airlifted in a serious condition.
‘Repugnant to justice’: Judge says jail only option for serial shoplifter
Kenneth Waaka didn't want media to take his photo because he was embarrassed.