Waikato news

Where foreign buyers are really putting their money

Golden visa sales quadruple within the space of a month as agents report pent-up demand.

Tony Alexander: Recession fears - have Kiwis pulled back from the brink?

Survey results suggest we're adapting to the reality of higher fuel prices.

Too expensive for millionaires - on the rich-lister street that changed NZ house prices

OneRoof takes a tour of Billionaires' Row and finds two blasts from the past.

Celebrated Kiwi photographer is selling his multi-million-dollar 'anti-villa'

Patrick Reynolds is the man who makes NZ architecture look good.

'We’re making new history here': Iconic speedway rebuilt for future

Veteran racer Kerry Brocas is leading the massive 21 Speedway rebuild.

Famous faces: Raglan prepares for world surfing spotlight

The event runs over 10 days. Practice starts on Thursday.

From Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.

Big-race double in same hour for Forsman and ownership group

Cambridge trainer wins major races at both domestic meetings.

NZTrio opens Dreamscape series with dazzling journey through sound and memory

Wellington pianist Jian Liu stepped in for regular NZTrio member Somi Kim.

'Unforgettable': How to do NZ's Great Walks - from the people who have walked them all

Scrub your hiking boots – it's time to see some of the best sights in Aotearoa.

Has TikTok really cracked the secret L&P recipe? Only Coca-Cola knows for sure

Users claim the Kiwiana classic can be made at home with Coke, Sprite and lemon juice.

Review: Dark Irish comedy Crocodile Fever a bold night at Gaslight Theatre

The dark comedy is set in 1989 Omagh during the height of The Troubles.

NZ lamb exports at risk of Trump's tariffs

Trade Minister Todd McClay says a US investigation into lamb is likely.

The Country: Christopher Luxon on US lamb tariffs

Today: Christopher Luxon, Kate Acland, Mark de Lautour, Hunter McGregor, Craig Wiggins.

Jamie Mackay up for a Primary Industry Award

The Country host is in the running for Agricultural Communicator of the Year.

Man sentenced after 486 pāua taken from protected reserve for illegal sale

A hidden sack packed with pāua was found near a concrete sea barrier.

On The Up: Michelle Montague, NZ's first female UFC athlete, set for ranking in top 15 after win

Montague beat No 12-ranked Mayra Bueno Silva by unanimous decision to remain undefeated.

The moment that will haunt NZ's first female UFC athlete

Michelle Montague will fight a former teammate in her second UFC bout on Sunday.

'Could not be prouder': Leger-Walker becomes first Kiwi to win NCAA women's basketball title

The Kiwi guard is now expected to enter next week's WNBA draft.

On The Up: The Kiwi 'BeyBlade' looking to light up MMA

'I'm not a fighter, I'm an entertainer who’s really good at fighting.'

Suzuki’s AWD e Vitara is much more expensive, but still much better value

Compact SUVs with pure-electric power and AWD are rare in this segment.

Jaguar confirms the name of its new super-luxury EV: it sticks to a type

The new name suggests a clean start, but it's still drawn from the company's history.

MG, BYD and Tesla EVs score five ANCAP stars, but ‘care should be taken’ with child seats in one

All three praised for 'clear strengths' in individual safety categories.

Pure-electric Toyota Hilux: NZ order books open this month

Can Toyota make its 200km-range, 2-tonne towing Hilux BEV work in NZ?

'Unforgettable': How to do NZ's Great Walks - from the people who have walked them all

Scrub your hiking boots – it's time to see some of the best sights in Aotearoa.

Two seriously injured in Hamilton robbery, teen arrested as police hunt others

A 17-year-old has been arrested following last night's violence.

One dead after serious two-car crash closes Waikato highway

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area or expect delays.

Turf, cattle and pheasants: Dickie Sansome’s recipe for a viable farm

UK-born Dickie Sansome came to New Zealand in 2003 after travelling in Africa.