Latest Waikato news
‘Beloved student’ fatally struck by train named
Matamata College has paid tribute to Sarie Morton.
Kiwi shearers chase revenge in Welsh test match
David Buick and Jack Fagan to go head-to-head with Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.
Truck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expected
Emergency services responded to the incident around 10am.
Cyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closed
The crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).
Desert Rd to reopen, further work required later
The state highway has been closed between Tūrangi and Waiōuru since January 13.
Giant peach takes centre stage in new Hamilton production
Playbox Theatre will stage Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach.
Watch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truck
He overtook the truck using a passing lane before it sped up, he claims.
Mayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata College
Police and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.
Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō District Council move in together
The entities are now under the same roof in He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa.
What it’s like playing one of the toughest golf courses in the country
The course near Taupō is not that intimidating, just challenging.
‘Limb-it-less’ combo conquer IronmanNZ with ‘pig-headed determination’
A Bay woman has helped her friend become the first female amputee to complete IronmanNZ.
‘She’s been looking after me’ - Spirit of late mum guided stressed couple to $30,000 win
Live Free winners finally catch a break.
Tragedy: Young female student dies after being hit by train near school
Police said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.
Teen who gave underage girl drugs before unlawful sex too young to be jailed
Julio Gomez is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.
Why Velocious and Super Photon are poised for a strong return
Both horses had successful wind operations by surgeon Greg Quinn.
Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes
All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Waikato boxer to make professional debut
The event will be held instead of Lani Daniels' world light heavyweight fight.
‘Way, way cheaper’ than the rest: Farming town that’s a magnet for first-home buyers
“That price point is getting harder and harder to find."
Digger does its duty to deal with invasive weed
DoC is using a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species.
Police renew search for Tom Phillips and missing children
Police say the search was not prompted by a new sighting of the young family.
Not a ‘popularity contest’: Top- and bottom-ranked Waikato mayors revealed
One Waikato mayor is ranked New Zealand's worst, only two local mayors are in top 10.
Record-priced $1.65m juvenile set to make debut
Hostility was bought for $1.65 million last November.
‘You are the thief and one shouldn’t lose sight of that’: Judge to repeat shoplifter
The 24-year-old nabbed nearly $9000 worth of sunglasses in just one haul.
Why this farmer is a 'beacon of community spirit'
Sharemilker Danielle Hovmand had no idea she'd been put up for an award.
Police seek sedan driver after Raglan aggravated robbery
The Bow St incident was reported to police about 2am on February 28.
Police investigate arson as cause of Frankton fire
It took 35 firefighters to put out the blaze.
Fire crews battled blaze near Tokoroa for over five hours
The fire covered a 100m x 70m area of pine and eucalyptus trees.
How Tony Rider's homebred mares made history on Champion's Day
Rider celebrated a double win with sisters Provence and Damask Rose.
$10m up for grabs: Three star homes hit the market at the same time
"They don't want off the shelf… They want what somebody else doesn’t have."
'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in tow
Rosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.
Former minister takes leave to trek Mt Everest after controversy
Andrew Bayly stepped down after grabbing a staffer's arm in an 'animated' discussion.
Why power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to help
Power bills will rise by $10 monthly per household from April 1.