Hamilton news
'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driver
The woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.
Clear run: Waikato Expressway Ngāruawāhia section back to four lanes
Remedial works and safety improvements were finished today.
'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up call
Michael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.
Police find body in Waikato River
The body is believed to be a person who jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday.
Driver in police-shooting chase admits he's 'too old' to be appearing in court
Jason Barton didn't stop driving despite the tyres being spiked and police following him.
Audi goes up bank, through fence and into car before ending up on its side
The driver of an Audi A3 escaped a spectacular crash in Hamilton largely unscathed.
Black Caps skipper has no regrets over omitting India standouts
The turnaround win owed to decisive contributions from two players previously omitted.
Black Caps smash England, equal record for largest win as Southee bows out
The hosts wrapped up victory with more than a day to spare at Seddon Park.
'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robber
The 20-year-old was not long out of jail when he robbed a bottle store.
Williamson century ensures Southee will walk away a winner
The Black Caps all but ensured Kane Williamson's 156 would come in a consolation win.
Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man
The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.
'Vibrant, lovable, crazy': Mother of Coromandel shooting victim pays tribute
The victim was father to five boys, and his mum says the family is heartbroken.
SH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolled
A police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
Black Caps finally find secret to success against England
There will be a temptation to wonder what might have been when England head home.
Williamson century ensures Southee will walk away a winner
The Black Caps all but ensured Kane Williamson's 156 would come in a consolation win.
Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man
The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.
Waikato news
Three tennis titles for Hawke’s Bay’s Franka Paunovic
Paunovic moved to Havelock North with her family from Croatia seven years ago.
Revealed: The items Bay people are trying to sneak into court
A disregard for authority could be why those attending court are thumbing their noses.
13 Lotto winners each take home $22,652 in Second Division draw
Bay of Plenty MyLotto players win $22,652 in Second Division.
More Hamilton news
Less than 18 months to live: How this 26-year-old lives with cancer
Paige Suisted wants to be remembered for something good with the time she has left.
NZ’s biggest barbecue festival returns this February
Delicious meat, good music, and exciting attractions, we got you covered.
Sleeping elderly woman woken, robbed
One man has been charged, but police are not ruling out further arrests.