'They’ve been very lucky': Rescue helicopter boss after trio survive Waikato crash
Chopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.
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Exclusion zone around rescue helicopter wreckage on Mt Pirongia
Investigation under way after chopper crashed on its way to help an injured tramper.
Postal worker's family search boosted by chance encounter with a letter
A Hamilton woman has discovered her whakapapa through an unlikely event.
Social workers reflect on the good, the bad and the busy times
The life and work of Waikato social workers.
'Disappointing': Drivers headed to work fail breath tests
Police conducted checkpoints in Hamilton Central and Dinsdale.
'You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealing
Courtney Murray was arrested three years after other previous drug-related offences.
'People are afraid to come out': Hospo a ghost town after bus stop stabbing death
The 16-year-old suspect was arrested in Hamilton.
Youth, 16, charged with murder after Albany bus stop slaying
The 16-year-old was arrested in Hamilton.
'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidate
Ryan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.
Love at first sight and no time to waste as rest home residents marry
“I had a good look at him, and I just thought, ‘Wow’.”
Heart takes West Coast to the top
Something caught the eye of champion jumper West Coast.
Children's show set to entertain this school holidays
The Magic Pāua Shell will be running at The Meteor Theatre from September 27 to 30.
Teenager arrested after serious assault outside Hamilton bar, one in critical condition
The victim is in a critical condition at the Waikato Hospital.
Delays this weekend on Waikato Expressway
Lane reductions and other traffic management will stay in place at weekends.
New Hamilton site on cards for Waikato police
No site will be confirmed until the business case process is completed in 18 months.
Battery disposal sparks Hamilton fires
Council is warning people to dispose of lithium batteries correctly after several fires.
Award-winning Māori artwork inspired by ancestors
Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award works at Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato.
'Best players in the world': Hamilton to host international league final
Big year on the rugby league calendar for Hamilton stadium.
Hamilton to host Young Farmer Grand Final
Hamilton is set to play host to one of the biggest farming events of 2024.
'Staggering': Police appalled by number of drink drivers
Police staff breath-tested 5273 drivers in the city last weekend.
Waikato Business Awards finalists chosen
The Chamber of Commerce has chosen 21 finalists for the Waikato business Awards.
‘There’s no boyfriend, girlfriend status in my culture’: Man’s bigamy excuse
“He couldn’t immediately divorce her, but nevertheless wanted to move on with a new life.”
Hamilton old boy Quinn Tupaea to stay with Chiefs
Quinn Tupaea has extended his contract until 2025.
Hamilton tenor wins Australian Singing Competition
Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono, 25, is the first Kiwi to win the competition since 2019.
Waikato NPC goes down against Wellington Lions
Waikato continued their losing streak on the weekend.
'People don't know what they're in for': Hope for regional theatre's $2m in funding
The new $80m regional theatre for Waikato is $2m short of its needed capital funding.
'We are concerned': Police seek person after van explosion
Police said the person was standing near a van’s open door when it exploded.
Men arrested after leading police on ‘dangerous’ pursuit in car loaded with weapons, ammo
Two men due in Hamilton court after fleeing police and leading officers on wild chase
'I could just see her blood pressure drop': Son's final moments with dying mum
Now, 13 years on, a coroner will decide how Carmen Walker died during a medical procedure.
'Cynical, calculated, deliberate': Lavish lifestyle paid for by employee theft
Kate Carter narrowly avoided jail for duping a Fonterra company out of more than $720k.
'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphins
Warrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.
Hamilton Girls' rugby players make final, looking good for the future
Hamilton Girls’ High School First XV exceeds its top-four goal