'You've seen the best of me': Judge hangs up robe after 11 years
The Hamilton District Court Judge retired, bringing a legal career of 30 years to a close.
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Traffic disruption as police descend on Whitiora
Police are executing search warrants in the Hamilton suburb of Whitiora.
Vehicle avoids smashing through ANZ, flips onto footpath
Three patients were treated and then transported to Waikato Hospital.
Kākāpō sent to live on an island after 'parachute' escape attempts
Three birds have been sent back to a southern island after escape attempts.
Uber Nan's secret: 'It's all about the shortbread'
Uber driving Nan sweetens the deal with shortbread.
Auckland-bound Air NZ flight grounded in Hamilton after smell of gas
Passengers disembarked after the plane had to land at Hamilton Airport this morning.
Delays expected on multiple Waikato highways
A significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas
'Mammoth effort': Work on historic bridge complete
It will protect the steel from corrosive elements such as weather and pigeon poo.
'Threatening' Hamilton man hijacks ambulance, crashes into building as paramedics flee
The man was being treated by paramedics before his short-lived joyride.
Online emergency health care business wins Waikato awards
Online emergency healthcare business expanding into 'bricks and mortar'.
Life imprisonment 'unduly harsh' on woman who killed partner - judge
Instead, Zhane Faiers will serve at least seven years in jail for killing her partner.
Soldier teaches school kids how to stay safe in the bush
The teacher at Matangi School has started a fortnightly “Bush School” programme.
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Hamilton MP Tama Potaka becomes Cabinet Minister
Potaka has only been an MP for a year after he won his seat in a 2022 by-election.
Chiefs and Blues head to Japan for special new comp ahead of Super Rugby
There will be four matches of Cross-Border Rugby in February.
Burglar steals booze and smokes, onsells it from emergency housing
The burglary spree landed the offender in custody, where he suffered a stroke.
‘Give me the money or he’ll shoot’: Couple flee armed robber, leave kids behind
They thought they were buying a phone but then a gun was pulled out.
Doctor failed to disclose police charges and Australian investigation
GP struck off a second time for criminal convictions including assault and dishonesty.
Waikato Lotto players strike it lucky
There were 15 second division winners, each picking up a prize of $13,261.
Researchers receive big bucks to boost health for Māori and Pacific
Māori and Pacific research given $500k boost
Hamilton District Court evacuated after bomb threat
Anger as evacuation of more than 100 people didn't happen until hour after threat.
It’s back to the the future for our youngest MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke is not afraid of korero whānau.
'Thug' jailed for 'cowardly' attack after argument over car
The judge felt Tama Bracken's assault was too serious for home detention.
Te Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business Awards
Annual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.
Lotto luck! Couple thought they had won $8k, not $8.3m - and found out while checking emails
'We were shocked and thought it was too good to be true.'
Family take aim at man involved in kidnapping, assault on father-of-three
Patrick Cousins led a largely law-abiding life until the night he lured a man to a shed.
Hamilton’s Waterworld pool closes due to ‘major incident’
The centre says it will provide further updates as soon as possible.
Motorists told expect delays of up to an hour at roadworks on Waikato routes
Teams in pre-Christmas rush to get projects across the region complete.
Racing line-up for Taupō Super400 announced
New categories have been added alongside Supercars for the inaugural Taupō Super400.
Top female building apprentice urges others to give it a go
Jess Nielsen has reached new heights as a female apprentice.
'Should I kill his family too?' Man attacks neighbour with machete, slices off ear lobe
Jaden Minhinnick hit the victim twice with the machete in front of his frightened family.
Winning rose named in honour of 7-year-old girl who died of a brain tumour
Award-winning rose named after a 'brave' little girl.
Hamilton man wins big at Young Plumber awards
A Hamilton apprentice has won big at industry awards.