Hamilton news
NZ's best-tasting tap water revealed
Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.
'She's not your rehab': Man runs down partner, denies her medical treatment
'In traditional Māori society, we don’t treat women as our punching bags,' says judge.
'I'll burn the house down': Man's Molotov cocktail revenge backfires, torches innocent person's home
Joshua Brennan's drunken retaliation caused about $25,000 in damage.
Cambridge students get be(e)hind special initiative
Cambridge beekeepers launch Mānuka honey designed by local kids.
French Film Festival and Fieldays – here's what's on in Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
Waikato firewood injuries rack up $2.4m ACC bill
Nationally, 8374 firewood injury claims cost the country $19.9m in 2024.
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.
Huntly welcomes opening of new community hub
Te Whare Awhi replaces Huntly West Community Hub.
Tūroa Ski Field amps up for winter season
After a period of uncertainty, Tūroa Ski Field is ready for the 2025 season.
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.
'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prison
Natalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.
'Disgraceful behaviour': Gang member tells cops he was selling meth to make money for his kids
A judge has slammed Anaru Tukere's excuse given Tribal Huk's stance on meth.
Serious injury in three-vehicle crash on Hamilton bridge
One person in serious condition was taken to Waikato Hospital by St John.
Arrest after bystander seriously injured after Hamilton boy racer meet
A 'significant investigation' is under way.
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 news
Drunk meth-driver was in 'rage' over relationship when she fatally hit young cyclist
She has now admitted to Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa’s manslaughter.
'I'm not going to die': Praise for 'heroes' after car flips into canal
'I’m not going to die tonight, not here, not in this car, not this way.'
Farmers say 'don't toot your horns' this Moving Day
Patience is key during New Zealand's bustling Moving Day.
More Hamilton news
Netball: Magic ready to step up against Tactix
While last weekend’s result didn’t fall their way, Magic had a strong training week.
'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes international
Flights to Australia start soon, but there could be other destinations in the future.
Harlech headlines Gerard's strong team in Te Rapa features
Te Rapa has the full range of racing options from juveniles to jumps racing on Saturday.