Hamilton
Dairy owner feared for his life in machete attack
Sandip Patel suffered a fractured skull and cuts to his hands and arms during a robbery yesterday, in which two men stole cash and cigarettes before fleeing in a stolen car. Video, Audio
Lessons to be learnt from car racing crash that kills four
In the High Court in Hamilton today a jury convicted 20-year old Dylan Cossey on four counts of manslaughter, one charge of racing and one of failing to stop at a crash. Audio
Crown and Defence close in car crash manslaughter trial
Two men accused of manslaughter after allegedly racing another car that crashed, killing its four occupants near Hamilton, have been described as 'passengers' by their defence lawyers. Audio
Car was travelling 150km/h when it crashed, killing four
Two men are on trial in Hamilton accused of racing against a car that eventually crashed, killing its four occupants. They were aged 19, 20, 24, and 28. Audio
Rugby Sevens weekend kicks off in Hamilton
The Waikato Stadium is sold out for the next two days, with about 25,000 people expected to fill the ground each day. Video, Audio
Teams gather for Hamilton's first Sevens game
Sixteen teams from around the world have arrived in Hamilton for this weekend's round of World Rugby Sevens. Hamilton has taken over hosting the New Zealand leg from Wellington after the capital lost… Audio
Search intensifies for missing 84-year-old
More than 40 volunteers have joined police in their search for missing Hamilton man Raymond Stirling who was last seen on Monday.
Ross Taylor joins Martin Crowe at top of NZ century scorers
Ross Taylor's 107-not-out against the West Indies in Hamilton yesterday means he joins his mentor, the late Martin Crowe, and Blackcaps captain Kane Williamson at the top of the list of New Zealand… Audio
Confident start for Black Caps
New Zealand have made a strong start to the second cricket test against the West Indies in Hamilton putting on 87 runs in the first session for the loss of just one wicket.
Hamilton braces for massive rates rise
Hamilton residents are bracing themselves for a massive rates rise after predictions it will be in double-digits. Mayor Andrew King has recommended 15.5 percent, but a final figure won't be decided… Audio
Hamilton bus driver punched 13 times
A Hamilton bus driver has been punched more than a dozen times after a minor road accident.
Sir William Gallagher calls Te Tiriti o Waitangi a 'fake'
Waikato businessman Sir William Gallagher has called the Treaty of Waitangi a fake and accused Maori of fencing off beaches. Speaking to a gathering of businesspeople in Hamilton on Friday, the… Audio
A new theatre for Hamilton
Theatre patrons in Hamilton long-starved of a decent performing arts centre can now look forward to a state-of-the-art theatre in the central city on the site of the old Embassy Theatre, right on the… Audio, Gallery
Commerce Commission to appeal in real estate price fixing case
The Commerce Commission is to appeal a High Court decision dismissing the Commission's case against two Hamilton real estate agencies and their directors for price fixing.
Police call for witnesses to Hamilton crash
The driver of a car that hit a pedestrian in Hamilton last night is assisting police.
Explicit joke reignites claims of sexism on council
The actions of a Hamilton city councillor who sent an explicit joke to a journalist has reopened claims of sexism at the Hamilton City Council.
New theatre an opportunity for Hamilton
A new performing arts centre in Hamilton could revitalise the CBD and creative arts community in the city, according to backers of the plan.
Tonga celebrates historic RLWC win
History was made in Hamilton when Tonga, a second-tier rugby league nation, beat New Zealand in the World Cup game on Saturday. The sold-out clash wasn't expected to be an upset, but after the Mate… Audio
Calls for Rugby League World Cup Fan Zones to be set up
Calls for dedicated tournament fan zones are gathering pace, after yet another outbreak of Rugby League World cup-related violence. 53 people were arrested for disorder on Saturday night following… Audio
Electric atmosphere as Tonga, Samoa clash
The atmosphere at Waikato Stadium is electric with Tongan and Samoan supporters cheering and singing side-by-side as the two Pacific teams' clash.