David Tamihere was convicted in 1990 of killing Heidi Paakkonen and Urban Hoglin who disappeared in the Coromandel the previous year.
Crime and Justice
2:12pm
The proposal would provide desperately needed medical assistance to the region once the University of Waikato’s graduate medical programme starts in 2028.
New Zealand
Monday 1:19pm
An Ōtorohanga company has been fined and ordered to pay reparations over health and safety failures linked to the death of 31‑year‑old Mitchell Pool during a machinery move.
Sun, Mar 29
The clean-up has begun after a subtropical storm brought large downpours and strong winds to much for the country, with States of Emergency declared for the Far North District and Whangārei District.
Fri, Mar 27
The women allegedly ran out of the Hamilton store carrying armfuls of clothing, worth more than $5000, and leading police to more clothing and cosmetics from multiple stores.
Coromandel Peninsula copped a soaking over the past 24 hours, with rain trackers outside of Coromandel Town recording 347mm of rain.
Secondary school has closed for the day after a young person taken into custody following the incident involving a teacher.
Thu, Mar 26
A man was arrested in Waikato overnight after crashing a car allegedly stolen at gunpoint earlier, barricading himself in the vehicle with two handguns.
Wed, Mar 25
A 13-year-old from Hamilton is aiming for his fifth global win as World Maths Day kicks off tomorrow.
Tue, Mar 24
MetService says more watches and warnings are likely as a moisture‑laden subtropical system brings heavy rain, severe easterly gales and large seas from Wednesday through to Friday.
Mon, Mar 23
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said it needs to carry out "urgent repairs" in the Karangahake Gorge.
Fri, Mar 20
A dead wallaby with a joey in its pouch has raised concerns that someone in Waikato is keeping the pests as pets.
Thu, Mar 19
New Zealand have levelled their T20 series against the Proteas after a commanding 68 run victory in Hamilton.
Cricket
Wed, Mar 18
Terry Faleva'ai has represented his country and given much to his Waikato community, now he's seeking their support to get him behind the wheel.
The body was found by a local farmer and a group of weed controllers in an area of privet bush.
Fri, Mar 13
The substance, littered on highways from Southern Waikato to Wellington, first appeared on February 25.
Thu, Mar 12
Forecasters warn of strong winds, humid nights and possible thunderstorms as the system approaches, though the worst of the weather is expected to stay offshore.
Wed, Mar 11
Emergency services were alerted to the crash near Rawhira Rd shortly after 1pm today.
Sun, Mar 8
"It didn't feel real to me, and even now it feels surreal. I've been in shock all day," Clare Douglas said.
Sat, Mar 7
Police say motorists travelling between Te Awamutu and Ōtorohanga should expect delays as officers make inquiries.
Fri, Mar 6
One affected health worker was forced to dip into her son's bank account after being left with just $2.
Health
Thu, Mar 5
A 24-year-old patched Black Power member has been charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The National backbencher, who has held the seat since 2014, said the electorate deserved a candidate who lived in the community.
Politics
Tue, Mar 3
The victims were trying to speak to the occupants of the vehicle in Mātangi when three people got out and assaulted them.
Sun, Mar 1
Police said at least two offenders fled in a vehicle after an assault in Frankton left one person seriously injured and prompted a nearby school to lock down.
Fri, Feb 27
