Tough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom Series
Mount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.
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Murder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raid
A 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.
‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train station
Daniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.
Ultra-swimmer to attempt 150km continuous swim record
Brian Gray, an IT consultant raised in Whanganui, is swimming 150km for charity.
Genesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependency
Genesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly.
‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta
The new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.
100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosis
The family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.
Small Waikato community suffers two ‘unrelated’ fatal crashes in one day
One person died in a crash in the morning, the another less than 12hrs later.
Fatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in Waikato
Police were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am.
‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injury
Bruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.
Tokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto draw
The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.
Tuxedo stakes Derby claim with dominant Waikato Guineas win
Tuxedo's dominant win at Te Rapa boosts his Derby prospects significantly.
Fast-food proposal decision slowed down as council requests more info
The hearings on the Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King proposal are yet to be scheduled.
Lotto Powerball: One lucky Hamilton ticketholder is $10.5m richer
Tonight's draw offered the chance for someone to become an instant multi-millionaire.
Cops take suspected explosive into police station – then call NZSAS bomb experts for help
Police arrested a man found with two guns, then had a surprise once back at the station.
Superbikes series to culminate in Waikato with new transtasman challenge
The NZ Superbike championship revs up in Invercargill tomorrow.
‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strike
Thousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.
Delays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashes
SH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.
Man accused of striking police officer with car appears in court
The incident happened at 8pm on Wednesday in Huntly.
Speed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concerns
An independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.
All Blacks return to pre-season Chiefs line-up
The Gallagher Chiefs will play Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe tomorrow.
Kickdown Festival and Highland Games - here's what's on in the Waikato
What events are on in Waikato this weekend?
Severe thunderstorm watch for central North Island today
Heavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.
Police Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline cop
A police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly.
Leica Lucy’s next big test as Ellis Classic looms at Te Rapa
Robbie Patterson: 'She is one of those horses who is a real pleasure to train.'
Police officer hit by vehicle, driver flees scene
The incident comes a month after policewoman Lyn Fleming was struck by a car and killed.
Truck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcam
The man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.
Coromandel man accused of fatally shooting pig hunter granted bail until 2027
Stu Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.
'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from family
Police are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.
Waikato Expressway blocked at Tamahere after crash
Police were alerted to the accident at about 4pm.
Waikato towns to celebrate Waitangi Day with special events
There will be events in Hamilton, Tūrangi and Whitianga.
Truck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious condition
The incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.
Bitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detour
A courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.