Latest fromOtorohanga District
'Wise owl' of Waikato local government dies
Hugh Vercoe's service to the community included 15 years as Matamata-Piako mayor.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on the challenges ahead
Waikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts on the upcoming term.
Lotto luck for Waikato players
Two of eight second division winners were from tickets bought in the region.
Feather mystery stumps locals from Waikato to Taranaki
A trail of feathers across Waikato has people scratching their heads for answers.
‘Out of the blue’: Farmer’s surprise cancer diagnosis after no symptoms
A growing chorus of voices now says the screening age should be lowered across the board.
Right under police's noses? Hunt for missing Marokopa dad ramps up
Tom Phillips remains on the run with no word on his three children.
Missing Marokopa family: Stolen ute found, Tom Phillips and kids still missing
Police say the stolen ute was found just off Marokopa Rd in Te Anga.
Man in prison for part in fatal attack says he should be home with kids
The children are being cared for by grandparents after their mother died in a crash.
Bitter(n) end for rare wetland bird
A rare wetland bird had to be euthanised after being shot near Kāwhia Harbour.
Jury retires to deliberate verdicts in Ōtorohanga road-rage manslaughter
The jury began its deliberations about 11.15am today.
Death at a service station: A dad of six and the encounter with two gang members
Defence says it was a fast-moving scene and Crown must prove assault was intentional.
'Violent, flurry of blows': Witness describes assault before death
The manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.
'39 seconds': CCTV reveals fatal fight between gang members and father-of-six
Two brothers are on trial for manslaughter over the death of a Te Kūiti man in Ōtorohanga.
Marokopa mystery one year on: Details of possible sightings emerge
Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing for over a year.
Police on the hunt after series of burglaries in Waikato overnight
Authorities in the Waikato region have been kept busy with multiple incidents overnight.
‘Explanations defy logic’: Woman faked evidence to win Tenancy Tribunal hearing
Judge Paul Mabey found there was a 'consistent pattern of fraud' in the woman's offending.
Waikato police appeal for information on SH3 fatal crash
Ōtorohanga identity Karam Haddad died in the crash.
Rugby Sub-Union celebrate centenary
Te Awamutu College Past v Present curtain-raiser for Te Awamutu Sub-Union centenary match.
Waikato crash: Ōtorohanga businessman Karam Haddad dies in SH3 crash
One of Ōtorohanga's Haddad brothers was killed in a crash on SH3.
Otorohanga missing family: Half-sister speaks out about police's national appeal
Tom Phillips disappeared with his three children nine months ago.
'Extreme stress, anxiety': Police widen search for runaway dad, three kids
Family was last seen in January, may have changed their appearance.