Waikato news
Former ACC building gets spruce up before new tenancies
Wellington property developers Prime Properties want to attract businesses to the CBD.
Wedding celebration turns to tragedy after woman causes crash that killed her sister
Four others were also injured in the Wanaka crash last year.
On The Up: 'It never crossed my mind to stop' - Runner's tribute to late friend
Blake Schimanski ran length of NZ to raise $40,000 for mental health charity I Am Hope.
'Changed everything': Why Aucklander, 24, is running 12 marathons in 12 months
Thanks to a miracle drug, Ben Prince-Saxon is using his new lease on life to give back.
Nine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.
Lotto numbers: Are you NZ’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?
A jackpot of $6m was up for grabs and tonight's numbers have been drawn.
'We'd get secondhand stuff': Businessman allegedly swapped new appliances with his old ones
The former company director says he's never seen the weed spray unit that was bought.
Two people charged with arson after Hamilton fire
A man, 46, and woman, 39, are due to appear in court next week.
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On the Up: Waikato music and sports stars share how they stay positive
Music legend Neil Finn and other celebrities share their thoughts.
On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.
Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.
New Zealand news
'Kind and deeply caring': Memorial for fatal bus stop attack victim Kyle Whorrall, Deputy Mayor attends
People are invited to bid in an auction created to raise funds for the student's family.
Tauranga electric truck fire under investigation
A fire investigation is under way after an electric truck caught fire at Bethlehem.
'I was just watering them': Man living in converted drug house denies being part of cannabis op
Thanh Truong Ho will likely be deported after serving his jail sentence.
DoC grants 10-year concession for Whakapapa ski field
Financial management of the ski field has been plagued for several years.
'Very worried': Police search harbour area for man missing since Anzac Day
He left an address on Tobie Place around 11.15pm on Anzac Day.
Waikato sports news
Cashla Bay has form, wet-track credentials for Te Rapa feature
The juvenile race is one of the last chances this season for horses to secure black-type.
Hamilton premier indoor netball season kicks off
The first night of the competition is tonight, with games at 6.25pm and 8pm.
Super Rugby teams: Chiefs lose All Black to injury
All the ins and outs ahead of the 12th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Waikato business news
Former ACC building gets spruce up before new tenancies
Wellington property developers Prime Properties want to attract businesses to the CBD.
‘Tough day’: 120 jobs on the line as Fonterra plans closure of Canpac site
Fonterra plans to close the Hamilton canning and packaging facility in July.
Why demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'
Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.
Waikato lifestyle news
'Little celebration of weirdness': Zinefest triples in size
Festival team predict 60 stallholders will take over the Hamilton library on May 17.
How three generations of women saved a Kiwi fashion legacy
Annah Stretton marks nearly 35 years in business with her mum and daughter by her side.
Rural news
What sets farm dogs apart from the ‘average pooch’
Herding dogs, such as border collies and German shepherds, have unique behaviours.
Company's switch to rail transport 'another positive forestry story'
Forest360's move takes 8 truck & trailer loads of logs off the road to New Plymouth daily.
Duck hunting in 1946: Ammo shortage causes tension
"Southland sportsmen claim that North Island stores have received ample supplies."
OneRoof property news
What ‘trashed’ mansion looks like after million-dollar makeover
How a seasoned property trader saved a derelict trophy home in Wellington.
'Cheaper than a McFlurry': Worst house on the street goes to auction with $1 reserve
Vendor is ready to move on and will take what she can get.
‘Never again’ says builder after turning unwanted watch tower into a dream beach home
Grand Designs-style project was the talk of the town.
Car news and advice
Mattel Brick Shop unveils Hot Wheels collector builds
Mattel has taken aim at Lego's stranglehold on petrolhead wallets with its new range.
Mazda CX-3 SP20 long-term test: it scores 10
The CX-3 remains popular even after 10 years on the market. It's also our new long-termer.
Toyota boss says sports cars must keep petrol and noise
Akio Toyoda isn't ready to let sports cars be silenced yet.
More Waikato news
The NZ beach named among the world's 50 best for 2025
Three Australian beaches made the list this year but the Coromandel spot is NZ's only one.
'Will never forgive you': Family inconsolable after cyclist killed by truck driver
Jessica Moser's family has been left 'destroyed' by her death in 2022.
'Lucky to be alive': Teen pinned under truck on way to new job
The 17-year-old girl suffered multiple skull, spine, and limb fractures.