Latest Waikato news
Woolworths supermarkets around NZ affected by electronic pricing glitch
Shoppers were confronted by notices on doors saying stores were closed.
The grid-scale solar farm installing 1600 panels per day
Plus the big investors behind the private project.
Editorial: New NZME campaign aims for a better today and better tomorrow
OPINION: We hope that On The Up’s stories will challenge, motivate and uplift.
‘I didn’t deserve it’: Cancer victim’s words from grave after violent patu attack
'This is not how I wanted to spend my last six months alive,' the victim wrote.
'Incoming!': Thunderstorms set to sweep over North Island
Civil Defence advises people to stay inside and secure loose furniture items.
Unclear whether Doyle returning to Parliament this coming week, Greens have no update
The MP spent this week elsewhere after receiving threats.
‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai
It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.
Courier driver kidnapped by armed gang member, ordered to strip as parcels stolen
While the NZ Post driver was not injured, he was left 'scared for his life'.
Watch: ‘Out of control’ – Teen Jaguar driver’s dangerous rampage
Neurodiversity paired with lack of boundaries was partly blamed for ramming a police car.
‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence
The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.
Beach town’s landmark Silos for sale - but this time there’s a twist
Apartments in iconic concrete blocks are “on people’s bucket list".
'You can’t continue to make victims': Teen ram-raider, robber gets dressing down from judge
He was in court on charges relating to stolen vehicles, ram raids and dairy robberies.
Man’s drink-driving conviction overturned on appeal after lawyer, police errors
Zebulon Lawrance was more than twice the legal drink driving limit but has been let off.
On a roll: Trainer Marsh aims for international accolades
Marsh tops $6m in domestic stakes, achieving 14 black type wins this season.
Racing: Arcee Phoenix carries Svanosio to blazing glory
Trainer-driver Chris Svanosio: 'He is an awesome horse, he was just jogging in front.'
Racing: Leap to Fame springs to prominence in Cambridge
The horse called 'Larry' finds a suitably leisurely pace.
Champions prevail: Chiefs’ late surge sinks Reds in tight contest
The Chiefs beat the Reds 27-15 to top the Super Rugby standings.
Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected
The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.
Epic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kids
We're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.
SH29 reopens follow truck breakdown
The truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.
Student finds calling in engineering, inspired by dad's 1961 Chevrolet Impala
After a 'taster course' at school, the Tokoroa resident was hooked.
$660,000 house sale fulfills farmer’s dying wish to help struggling students
Thomas Fleming wanted to set up a nursing scholarship in his favourite aunt's name.
Racing: Arcee Phoenix must burn early or chase Locomotive
Chris Svanosio: 'I might have to roll the dice this week.'
‘Menangle boost’ could be key in Cambridge’s mega-money races
Menangle's intense racing makes horses fitter and faster.
Whanganui and Ruapehu partner to draw in film industry
Mt Ngauruhoe in Ruapehu features in the Lord of The Rings films.
On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success
Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.
Leap To Fame faces toughest test in $1m Cambridge race
Leap To Fame has won 49 of his 62 starts, making him a standout pacer.
'He can definitely win': Purdon's hopes for Cambridge feature races
Mark Purdon has runners in both slot races at Cambridge tonight.
Watch: Terrifying dashcam footage catches dangerous Kiwi drivers
Transporting New Zealand says impatient driving endangers lives.
‘Snitch’: Man hits grandmother with car, later runs down teen, laughs as he lies critical
The man mistakenly believed the teen was a witness in the case involving the grandmother.
Police seek witnesses after car in service station raid crashes into stream
The alleged offenders fled the scene in two vehicles stolen earlier from Hamilton.
Review: Tick, tick ... BOOM! a cracker little musical
Shmall Productions stages the musical at Hamilton's The Meteor.
William Dart review: Dance and music unite in Taupō Hau Rau at Q Theatre
Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2025 season opener is anything but traditional.