Latest from Hamilton

Down the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supply

Police are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.

The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country

Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.

Society Insider: Beaver’s marriage split; Mowbray’s family cancer journey; Downes models at 60

Plus, Three’s Jenna Lynch pregnant with baby number two.

Market Close: Why interest rate cuts couldn't boost NZ sharemarket

The NZX slides despite some rate relief.

The injured stars set to return in round nine of Super Rugby

All the ins and outs ahead of the ninth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Crash victim dies from injuries: Police seek witnesses

The crash happened just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28.

Nervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical elections

Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.

Who's the best apprentice? Builders hammer away for top spot

Up to 22 regional winners will compete in the national final in Hamilton in June.

Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure

Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.

Editorial: NZ’s lack of e-waste policy needs urgent attention

OPINION: About 71% of Auckland’s kerbside bins contained e-waste in a recent audit.

‘Blatant discrimination’: Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportation

Six-year-old Luandre is the only one in the family of four that's been denied a visa.

Vehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopened

The road was closed between Anderson and Thames streets but has reopened.

Woolworths supermarkets around NZ affected by electronic pricing glitch

Shoppers were confronted by notices on doors saying stores were closed.

On The Up: Perspective, confidence and balance - top Kiwis share the secrets to their success

On The Up: How four inspirational New Zealanders keep focused on their goals.

‘I didn’t deserve it’: Cancer victim’s words from grave after violent patu attack

'This is not how I wanted to spend my last six months alive,' the victim wrote.

‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai

It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.

Barack Obama’s ‘deep deficit’ with wife Michelle

Obama claims he was in a 'deep deficit' with his wife after leaving the White House.

Editorial: We are losing the battle to protect our kids from online harms

OPINION: The pervasive nature of the internet has changed where our kids are safe.