Waikato news
Lifetime’s work ‘gone’: Farmer fights animal cruelty jail sentence
A jury found he failed to properly feed 834 pregnant sheep, 86 cattle and 32 heifers.
One person dead, Hamilton highway closed after two trucks crash
Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays.
Once-a-day milking a winning choice for King Country couple
OAD milking move made in the 2023-24 season as costs were getting 'out of control'.
Rāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on track
Police extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.
‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospects
Neasan McVeigh lost name suppression and a bid for a discharge without conviction.
‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journey
High-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit.
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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
‘You ruined my life’: Woman confronts rapist as he's sent to jail
“I have felt the effects of this in every aspect of my life," she told Ericson Pascua.
'Could be similar': How a photo mix-up led to 11yo girl's injections with antipsychotic
A carer for a 21-year-old saw the photo and mistook her for their patient.
'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attack
Mitchell Te Kani died after a group of Mongrel Mob members stormed his parent's home.
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.
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
‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident named
The young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.
Boil water notice for Woodville after rodent droppings found on reservoir rafters
Residents should boil water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth.
The Country: Conor English on Donald Trump
Conor English, Mark de Lautour, Greer Paterson, Farmer Tom Martin, and Phil Duncan.
OneRoof property news
Kāinga Ora sells off three tiny cottages worth more than $2m each
Neighbouring properties pitched at developers.
Fed-up landlords get $763,000 for their $1m home after taking a gamble with $1 reserve
They were willing to sell their rental for almost nothing.
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.
Car news and advice
What are axial flux motors and are they the future of EVs?
Axial flux motors are gaining attention for their potential to reshape performance.
Former Holden handling guru Rob Trubiani joins GWM in Australia
The man responsible for making Holden Commodores ride and handle joins GWM Australia/NZ.
Is Liam Lawson in trouble? Red Bull mulls changes ahead of Japanese GP
Red Bull is reportedly considering replacing Liam Lawson as early as April.
More Waikato news
No by-election ahead of local elections, council decides
The councillor's resignation falls within less than 12 months of an election.
‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die
Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.