Waikato news
'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper north
Civil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.
Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations
Find out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.
Motat wins top international award at 'Oscars of the museum world'
Once ranked one of the world's most boring attractions, Motat makes a comeback.
Waikato firewood injuries rack up $2.4m ACC bill
Nationally, 8374 firewood injury claims cost the country $19.9m in 2024.
Forgetful pizza store robber leaves police scanner - with his DNA all over it - at the scene
Charles Wilson was on electronic monitoring bail for a series of burglaries at the time.
Father, son share recovery update after tragic ATV crash that killed 10yo
The accident claimed the life of 10-year-old Jimmy Schick on May 11.
Super Rugby teams: Big names return with playoffs spots on the line
All the ins-and-outs ahead of round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Editor's Picks
'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25
A rebrand and a change of hands later, NES is going strong and ready for new chapter.
'Significant win': New Homegrown host city confident in pulling it off
Homegrown is returning to its roots and being welcomed with open arms.
On the Up: Meet teen fire brigade and road safety hero Mila
'Making a small change, that’s enough for me.'
New Zealand news
'Virtually nothing': Father criticises NZ govt support after son's death
Phil Bagshaw criticised NZ for lack of support after his son's death in Ukraine.
Drunk driver allegedly five times over limit arrested in Oamaru
A driver was reported for dangerous driving on State Highway 1 in Oamaru.
Early prison release for man with 168 convictions and 'high risk' of violence
The recidivist offender will have to wear an ankle bracelet when he gets out.
Council floats supergroup proposal for community feedback
Ruapehu is considering a “potentially more beneficial” water services partnership.
'Game-changer' domestic jet flights return to Hamilton after 25 years
Air New Zealand announced it would operate a 171-seat Airbus A320 on a key route.
Waikato sports news
Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations
Find out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
Air jockey: Meet Craig Grylls, New Zealand's top rider who likes to pilot his way to victory
New Zealand's champion jockey flies himself around the country.
Wexford Stables snare double before meeting abandoned
Another race meeting ends early but this time it was nobody's fault.
Waikato business news
Talent recognised at real estate awards
Hundreds of people gathered for the awards night in Hamilton.
On The Up: Pals co-founders - how they went from surfing buddies to RTD moguls
Mat Croad and Nick Marshall have known each other for most of their lives.
'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes international
Flights to Australia start soon, but there could be other destinations in the future.
Waikato lifestyle news
Rural news
Cust School planting day helps biodiversity project
Cust School students planted over 350 native plants on Cust farmer Steve Tallott’s land.
Rabobank Beef Quarterly preview on The Country
Stu Loe and Stu Duncan, Dr John Roche, Jen Corkran, Chris Brandolino, and Rowena Duncum.
Bargaining over nature: Windfarm got go-ahead after increased funding offer to DoC
Conservationist calls for transparency on $640,000 bittern protection fund.
OneRoof property news
Legendary artist's bach snapped up sight unseen by his biggest fan
Bill Hammond's bush hut sold "as is where is" for $400,000.
Radio star Matty McLean sells his Auckland home in under a week
He praises his agent husband for the quick sale: "He's the best."
$20m in one day: Homes for less than $700,000 selling 'like hotcakes'
Christchurch auctions proving resilient.
Car news and advice
Not on board: which carmakers are skipping Apple CarPlay Ultra (for now)
Apple's CarPlay Ultra has launched, but several major carmakers haven’t pledged support.
Honda hits 500 million motorcycles: that’s a Super effort
It's a milestone number... and one iconic bike accounts for 20% of it.
Ultimate PHEV guide 2025: every plug-in hybrid electric car and SUV you can buy in New Zealand
UPDATED: Every PHEV on sale, including three plug-in double-cab utes!
More Waikato news
Arrest after bystander seriously injured after Hamilton boy racer meet
A 'significant investigation' is under way.
Region's top school rockers crowned
Pocket Watchers won the Rotorua Smokefree Rockquest final.
'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in Northland
MetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.