Waikato news
Man who threatened to shoot kids in school says he was just ‘having a bad day’
Abdul Javed says he never had any intention of following through with the threats.
SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges
She has not entered pleas to the charges.
Stink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57k
A judge found police failed to follow proper procedures in holding on to the money.
Popular day hike deceptively dangerous
Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.
Northern Ireland to the North Island: A well-travelled tractor
Stanley Wilson's 33-year-old 3080 is still in regular use.
New investors for Spring Sheep Milk Co
Spring Sheep has 16 suppliers, mainly based in Waikato.
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'I felt like an awful person': Woman's 17-year journey to endo diagnosis
Charlotte, 28, has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease affecting 1 in 10 NZ women.
No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again
'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'
1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global list
Never having drunk it before he was unaware that “coffee doesn’t come all ready to drink”.
New Zealand news
Man, 70, appears in court after alleged bomb threat clears city street
The man was taken into custody seven hours after police cordons were set up.
Convicted murderer death in custody: Police failed in duty of care
Martin, 63, was found dead in her Gisborne cell on November 23, 2023.
Seriously injured person airlifted to Christchurch after Taihape crash
'One person was trapped in the vehicle.'
No by-election ahead of local elections, council decides
The councillor's resignation falls within less than 12 months of an election.
Waikato sports news
Watch: Maadi Regatta secondary schools rowing champs
Watch all the action live as teams from secondary schools around New Zealand compete
Chiefs fend off Moana Pasifika comeback for fifth win
The Chiefs led 43-7 at halftime before Moana Pasifika fought back.
Waikato business news
New investors for Spring Sheep Milk Co
Spring Sheep has 16 suppliers, mainly based in Waikato.
‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energy
About $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.
'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm
"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".
Waikato lifestyle news
Ben Elton puts on extra shows in regional towns after big demand
The popular comedian is on tour with his programme Authentic Stupidity.
Running of the sheep and Relay for Life – here’s what’s on in the Waikato
What events are on Waikato?
Rural news
Revealed: Northland’s most costly fires in the past three years
The Whangārei Heads fire burned for more than a week - now the cost has been revealed.
‘Undermined the system’: Fisher fined for under-reporting catch by more than 2000kg
Daniel Lovell sold 1738kg more spat than reported in the 2021/22 year.
Rural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunch
The baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.
OneRoof property news
Kāinga Ora sells off three tiny cottages worth more than $2m each
Neighbouring properties pitched at developers.
The biggest monthly spike in house prices since 2021 - or is it?
One set of numbers shows the housing market has bounced back big time.
What NZ’s ‘Batman’ penthouse ended up selling for - did it get the desired $10m?
West Auckland buyers snapped up the unusual apartment.
Car news and advice
NZ's Ram pickup truck downsizes but powers up with new Hurricane engine
Goodbye Hemi V8: new Ram gets 3.0-litre twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine.
Tesla Model Y NZ pricing: mainstream models slice more than $5k off Launch Editions
Full details revealed for both RWD and dual-motor AWD versions.
This armoured Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a stealth fortress
Inkas Armored has converted the latest 250 Series into a full-scale mobile fortress.
More Waikato news
‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energy
About $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.
The State Highway where Waikato crashes happen most
From 2021 to 2024 there were over 5000 crashes on Waikato state roads.
Critical injuries after crash involving truck, three cars on Waikato highway
Police said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.