Around 5500 Waikato Health NZ staff not paid overnight due to glitch
One of the thousands of North Island health workers who were not paid overnight has been dipping into…
Former minister Bayly won’t contest seat, looks to National list
Former minister Andrew Bayly says he won’t stand for the National Party nomination in Port Waikato at the…
Pair injured in ‘cowardly attack’ after confronting car doing burnouts
Two people have been seriously injured in a “cowardly attack” after attempting to confront the occupants of a…
Manhunt in Hamilton after person seriously hurt in road rage attack
A person has been seriously injured after a “road‑rage assault” in Hamilton this morning put a local primary…
Three arrested after man shot in Waikato town
Three people have been arrested after a man was shot in Te Kauwhata last weekend. Police were called…
Seven people rescued from Waikato River
Seven people who were found clinging to a tree in the water of the Waikato River last night…
Victim takes themselves to hospital after grievous assault in Te Puke
A person injured in a grievous assault took themselves to hospital in Te Puke last night. Police were…
Severe weather States of Emergency in 2026 already match last year
Eight severe weather-related states of emergency have already been declared this year, matching the total for all of…
Man who died in Waikato floods identified by family
A man who was found dead in his ute after being overwhelmed by floodwaters this week has been…
Hamilton woman assaulted at home by intruders
Police are investigating after a woman was assaulted in her Hamilton home when she confronted two intruders last…
Wild weather causes severe flooding, slips across Waikato
Parts of Waikato were hit by severe flooding, slips and heavy rain overnight, causing widespread flooding and evacuations…
Ōtorohanga Museum’s precious taonga wrecked by floodwaters
Several precious taonga from Ōtorohanga Museum will not be able to be saved after floodwaters rushed inside it.…