'Well-practised thief': Judge slams shoplifter for involving children in thefts
The judge believed Reece Whatarau tried to manipulate his victims.
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Mum pleads for understanding over adult son's screaming bouts
“Pachygyria patients ... may have difficulty controlling some behaviours."
Watch: Boat violently crashes in failed record attempt
The skipper says he's disappointed not to break the record but lucky to be alive.
Dad bods on display at Hamilton's Meatstock festival
The two-day Meatstock festival starts today at Mystery Creek.
'Step too far': Smart mouthguards spark controversy
Several players were ordered from the field due to measurements recorded in their mouths.
Taupō hotel future uncertain with land up for sale
Plans for Taupō's tallest building went all the way to the Environment Court.
Four-car crash causes power outage in Waikato
A witness told the Herald police closed the road and multiple fire crews attended.
Hitchhikers blaze a trail on the 'Road to Help'
A Te Awamutu pair have come up with a novel way to raise funds.
Opie Bosson may find himself in an unusual position at Matamata
Bosson is fresh back from riding Imperatriz to win the Lightning Stakes in Melbourne.
Chiefs deny Crusaders in brutal thriller
The Chiefs edged the Crusaders with two late penalties.
Nightglow tickets to be released on Monday
The number of people able to attend the finale of Balloons over Waikato will be limited.
Coroner names Christopher Taukiri as man shot by police near Matamata
Taukiri allegedly pulled a gun on police and another person. His funeral was on Tuesday.
Two men arrested after Huntly service station robberies
The offenders allegedly broke into two service stations within one minute.
Hamilton Arts Fest and outdoor movies - here's what's on in the Waikato
What's On in the Waikato in the next few weeks?
Mystery Creek fireworks display cancelled
Fireworks may not be appropriate given the wider community's equestrian and rural nature.
Six talking points ahead of the Chiefs' season
Six talking points ahead of the Chiefs' Super Rugby Pacific season.
SH2 closed: Serious injuries in crash south of Waihī
Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2.
Black Ferns set for Hamilton
The Black Ferns will start the Pacific Four Series in Hamilton.
Gunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdown
Police will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes
Cambridge cul-de-sac and pathway extension approved
More than 70 per cent of submissions were in favour of a cul-de-sac.
'It’s time to front-up': Police urge man who locked down Taupō schools to hand himself in
'You know who you are and we know who you are.'
Chiefs: Picking their best ever Super Rugby players
Picking the players from the Chiefs sides of the past
Attacker bashes relative with cricket bat
The victim has permanently damaged eyesight after being bashed with a bat in a carpark.
'Very sorry': Emotions high as rural residents fight to save 'heirloom' halls
'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'
I took my family on our first NZ cycling holiday and this is what unfolded
Family cycling holidays for first-timers: take on the Te Awa River Ride.
Taupō schools in lockdown as armed police respond to incident
Schools in the Taupō suburb of Hilltop have been placed into lockdown.
Hamilton City Council proposes more service and staff cuts
The cuts would save $10.4 million in 2026/27, and $104 million over the 10 years.
Historic Waikato bar has liquor licence declined
The operator, Night Pearl Ltd, has already surrendered its off licence.
Wife killer released on parole to 'oceanfront luxury' home
The Matamata horse breeder Greg Meads' release has shocked one local who lives nearby.
Electronics store closed after early-morning burglary
The burglary was reported about 2am.
Abuse and 'weaponised misogyny' create security risks for councillors
Misinformation and personal attacks rampant online, say council officials.
Racing: Forsman gelding pleasing in First Innings
Classic assignments could be in the offing for promising stayer First Innings.
Doorman beaten, stomped unconscious, attacker claims 'just a pub fight'
Tuumanako Tawha stomped on the victim's head as he lay on the ground.