New ZealandWoman who stole $2.7m from employers appeals jail timeWoman who fleeced her employers of $2.77m to fund her lavish life has sentence quashed.25 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandWaikato 'vigilante' assault: Jury begins deliberationsThe jury in the Hamilton District Court was sent out just before midday today.25 Oct 12:57 AM
New ZealandThief leads cops on large Police chase through the WaikatoPolice chase starts in Hamilton and ends with fleeing vehicle crashing in a ditch in Kopu.21 Oct 04:09 AM
New ZealandDeath in a suburban street - family pleads for answers over woman's deathStill no answers on mysterious death of Takotoroa Māreikura in Hamilton last month.21 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandWoman: Beast of Blenheim attacked me and cops jokedA victim of Stewart Murray Wilson's says police failed to take her allegations seriously.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged home intruder appears in Hamilton courtSamuel Pearson, 25, of Ngaruawahia, appeared in court on three charges.18 Oct 02:54 AM
New ZealandCricketer avoids jail but given 'final warning' by Hamilton judgeFormer cricketer Cody Andrews' behaviour was described as "obsessive" by a judge.17 Oct 08:11 PM
New ZealandFather wrestles with intruder who had knife to toddlerBoth the father and the alleged intruder suffered superficial stab wounds in the tussle.17 Oct 07:18 PM
New ZealandAOS called during police execution of arrest warrantThe AOS was called as a precaution as police in Hamilton arrested a man.17 Oct 05:48 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Women engineers needed to design cars (and everything else)Design show highlights engineering talents. Made with funding from NZ on Air. Watch17 Oct 05:11 PM
New Zealand'He's trying to strangle [him]': 111 call played to Hamilton juryThe phone call the complainant's partner made to 111 was played to the jury today.17 Oct 01:38 AM
New ZealandAll go: Justin Hills, 14, set to get back on the busIt's a great result for the 14-year-old who can now go to school like any other kid.17 Oct 12:42 AM
New ZealandWaitomo set to open in WellingtonWaitomo Group is delivering much-needed competition to Wellington.16 Oct 09:55 PM
New Zealand'The Beast of Blenheim' found guilty of more rapesHis name, prior offending, and nickname were suppressed until verdicts were reached.16 Oct 03:51 AM
EntertainmentStan Walker's honest and inspiring words to studentsThe musician is in Hamilton to inspire students.16 Oct 02:57 AM
BusinessAuckland's urban sprawl swallows PokenoBoomtown where a family house is $600,000. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Oct 01:00 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Auckland's urban sprawl crosses south of the Bombays Pokeno population expected to go from 3,000 to 12,000 by 2045. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch16 Oct 12:25 AM
New ZealandFamily blindsided after Go Bus axes son's transportSchool is Justin Hills' only escape, and now his family have to fork out to get him there.15 Oct 02:31 AM
New ZealandCow dung rubbed in eyes and mouth, alleged victim tells juryAn assault victim has lost sight in one eye and struggles with memory loss.15 Oct 12:41 AM
SportRugby bosses offer Sevu Reece career lifeline after domestic violence caseNew Zealand Rugby have thrown a potential lifeline to Waikato winger Sevu Reece14 Oct 10:14 PM
New ZealandTeen rapist forced victim to wipe windows before fleeingLorenz Shannyn Mekuli will serve just two years in jail before he's eligible for parole.14 Oct 12:20 AM
New ZealandWatch: The hot fuzz meets baby sharkIt might hurt your ears, but it could also melt your heart.12 Oct 06:04 PM
New ZealandPolice rescue struggling pooch from Waikato riverPolice said the dog was nearing exhaustion when they saw him.12 Oct 04:06 AM
New ZealandRape victim feared she was going to die: 'He almost killed me and my daughter'The woman was attacked and raped in her home by 17-year-old Lorenz Lorenz Shannyn Mekuli.12 Oct 12:49 AM
New Zealand'As bad as it gets': Teen intruder rapes mother in front of 7yo daughterLorenz Shannyn Mekuli strangled the mum and daughter before inflicting the rape.11 Oct 10:48 PM
New ZealandHamilton stabbing: 16yo guilty of manslaughter, 14yo not guiltyNorman Kingi's family are just pleased someone has been held to account for his death.11 Oct 02:27 AM
New ZealandJury begin deliberations for teen murder accusedJustice Timothy Brewer sent the jury out to begin deliberations at midday.10 Oct 11:01 PM
New ZealandTeen murder accused 'aimed knife at chest, not heart'Teen charged with murder did not intend to stab man in the heart, defence counsel says.10 Oct 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A kick in the teeth': Teacher stuck on $59,000 after 43 yearsPrimary teachers who trained after 1996 earn $12,000 more than those who trained earlier.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSculpture damage inspires 'idiot signs'Need a constant reminder not to be an idiot? Look no further.09 Oct 08:35 PM
New ZealandCouncil to review marketing of councillors' businessNot so "stoked":Council will review how it markets two councillors' business going forward09 Oct 08:20 AM
New Zealand'It's going to be a long night': Gang member held gun to woman's headDavid Aaron Stephenson has been jailed on a raft of violence and drug charges.08 Oct 09:02 PM
New ZealandCouncillors deny conflict of interest over appCouncillors told it's not appropriate to promote commercial app while on council business.08 Oct 07:09 AM
New ZealandProperty buy up: Ratepayers group complains to SFOHamilton's ratepayers group calling on the SFO to investigate Hamilton City Council.08 Oct 04:29 AM
