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Hamilton family 'terrified' as tornado wreaks havoc on homes
A resident on Ranui St claimed she saw a trampoline swirling above a house.
NZ's best-tasting tap water revealed
Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.
Waikato firewood injuries rack up $2.4m ACC bill
Nationally, 8374 firewood injury claims cost the country $19.9m in 2024.
Powerball jackpot rolls over to $10m, seven players share First Division prize
Check the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are a winner.
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.
Tūroa Ski Field amps up for winter season
After a period of uncertainty, Tūroa Ski Field is ready for the 2025 season.
'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.
Police Commissioner says controversial shoplifting directive 'inconsistent with his expectations'
The directive sparked backlash, giving the impression lawbreakers had a free pass.
'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.
'Fastest-growing route': Jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 years
The 171-seat Airbus A320 will operate alongside ATR 72 flights.
Arrest after bystander seriously injured after Hamilton boy racer meet
A 'significant investigation' is under way.
St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form
St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.
'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in Northland
MetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.
'Take a calendar to time us, not a stopwatch': Three brothers, six new hips, one epic challenge
'We pulled each other through it, we are lucky as brothers.'
Ikea, Resido build-to-rent, Drury a focus for Kiwi Property: full-year result
The long-awaited arrival of the global leader has retailers and shoppers excited.
All-Kiwi Super Rugby final looms - Phil Gifford
It would be extraordinary if the final of Super Rugby Pasifika wasn’t played in Hamilton.
Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.
Watch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizes
As swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.
One seriously injured, one in custody after Hamilton assault
The incident was reported to police at about 1am.
Moana Pasifika primed for biggest game in history against Hurricanes
Moana Pasifika must beat the Hurricanes to qualify for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.
Pedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional
'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'
'No respect': Bookstore hit by serial vandal targeting women's biographies
The vandal has ripped covers off books about high-profile Kiwi women.
New flight routes and cruises, coral restorations, burger festivals, and luxury walks
New routes and cruises to make your travel days better.