Waikato HeraldOne person dies following SH2 crash, motorists asked to avoid area'The road remains closed between Monument Rd and Heaven Rd with diversions in place.'25 Nov 11:42 PM
Waikato HeraldTop riders set to light up tracks as Suzuki International Series roars backRacing starts at Taupo International Motorsport Park on December 6.25 Nov 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRotorua woman to tackle 30km ride after transplantOnce unable to walk to her letterbox, Kath Cross now has lung function of 72%.25 Nov 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Reflecting the values of Te Awa Tupua': Water entity one step closerA new council-controlled organisation is planned to be operational by July 2027. 24 Nov 05:30 PM
Waikato HeraldDesert Rd closed after early morning truck crashState Highway 1 is shut between Waiōuru and Rangipo after a truck rolled.23 Nov 08:58 PM
Waikato HeraldFrom ashes to renewal: How Tongariro’s blackened slopes could heal themselves20 Nov 01:28 AM
Sport‘It’s definitely a learning curve’: Wilde reflects on costly Dubai errorHayden Wilde was denied victory after riding an extra lap on the bike in Dubai.18 Nov 10:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHeavy rain batters North Island as multiple warnings remain in place, state highway floodedAuckland faces an early morning soaking as the downpour moves east.18 Nov 08:24 PM
Waikato HeraldMost concerned about BoP: Heavy rain warnings as deluge looms for North IslandForecasters warn Bay of Plenty could get up to 200mm of rain in 24 hours.17 Nov 11:51 PM
Waikato HeraldWet, wet, wet: Heavy rain warnings for Bay of PlentyThe Coromandel Peninsula and Tongariro National Park are also under warnings.16 Nov 11:29 PM
Waikato Herald'In this sadness, we find strength': Tongariro tracks reopen after fire'It won’t look quite like it did before... it's a sobering view.'16 Nov 10:03 PM
Waikato HeraldQuarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake testAuthorities tested the brakes of 58 vehicles and found 15 of them were faulty.15 Nov 07:35 AM
Waikato Herald'Not a representation of NZ': Regional chefs disappointed by Michelin Guide snubThe $6.3m deal covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown only.13 Nov 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald10-year Tongariro rāhui aims to heal fire-hit landscapeNgāti Hikairo ki Tongariro says the rāhui is about restoration, not closure.12 Nov 08:43 PM
Waikato Herald'Doesn’t mean the fire is out': Fire crews remain at Tongariro National Park'There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
LiveWaikato HeraldLive: ‘It doesn't mean it's not still burning underground’ - Tongariro fire size remains unchangedPolice checkpoints are present 24/7 in multiple locations.10 Nov 10:18 PM
Waikato HeraldBlue Duck Station wins national eco-tourism award'My hope is for New Zealand to become the biggest conservation project on earth.'10 Nov 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this eveningThe thunderstorms are forecast to lash Auckland down to the Hawke's Bay. 10 Nov 04:19 AM
Waikato Herald'Heartbreaking': National Park firefighters share toll of massive blazeFour National Park firefighters were the first to face the fire that soon consumed 2800ha.10 Nov 02:34 AM
Waikato Herald'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfirePhotos show only light charring on the lower side of the sacred carving.10 Nov 02:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Greatly loved' former National MP and Children's Commissioner diesTodd McClay, current Trade Minister and MP for Rotorua, shared news of his father's death.09 Nov 11:58 PM
Today23°C15°CMostly cloudy with rain at times, possibly heavy in the afternoon, the easing in the evening. Northerlies, turning westerly around midday.
Saturday23°C15°CPartly cloudy, with a few showers developing in the evening. Northwesterlies developing.
Waikato Herald'Like the end of the world': Hiker describes evac amid falling ash as fire closed inDaisy Bao and her group were rescued by helicopter as the Tongariro fire spread.09 Nov 06:38 AM
Waikato Herald'Hellscape': Whakapapa Village evacuated as crews battle Tongariro blazeThe fire is just 20% contained. 09 Nov 04:52 AM
Waikato Herald'Welcome to Mordor': Resort owner says massive Tongariro blaze a 'hellscape'About 1100 hectares of bush are now burning in the national park.08 Nov 10:33 PM
Waikato Herald'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blazeSix brigades and a command unit worked to contain the forest fire.08 Nov 04:48 AM
Waikato HeraldBody recovered from Lake TaupōNgāti Tūwharetoa have placed a rāhui over that part of Lake Taupō.04 Nov 03:40 AM
SportStephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten winSwiss Prince’s Tauranga win tightened his 2000 Guineas odds from $14 to $4.50.01 Nov 07:16 AM
Waikato HeraldIconic Taupō Hole in One reopens after $1m upgradeThe redevelopment includes new covered bays, café and 'Ball Blaster'.31 Oct 12:23 AM
Waikato Herald‘Whacking great hunks of concrete’: Inside Hamilton’s new medieval garden buildWork began years ago with herb plantings that will line the garden’s perimeter.27 Nov 04:00 AM
ReviewsCate PrestidgeReview: Freaky Friday musical a fun festive treat at Riverlea TheatreFirst-time director Jonathan Hawthorne delivers a confident debut.27 Nov 03:24 AM
Waikato HeraldThe Hits Toy Run back to spread festive cheer across WaikatoToys go to The Society of St Vincent de Paul in Hamilton to help families in need.27 Nov 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPopular waterfall walking track closed through summer for safety upgradesThe Department of Conservation issues warning after people ignore closure signs.26 Nov 10:35 PM
SportReady for the next step: Waikato fighters chase big winsTitus Proctor will face England’s Daniel Bonner for the WBC world title.26 Nov 09:33 PM
Waikato HeraldInquiry into Phillips children's disappearance announced: What will be investigatedRecommendations from the inquiry are expected in July next year.26 Nov 08:38 PM
Waikato HeraldHot waters ahead: North Island seas hit 'unusual' early-summer highsThe Hauraki Gulf has hit 20C, with warmth stretching towards Australia.26 Nov 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldOne person dies following SH2 crash, motorists asked to avoid area'The road remains closed between Monument Rd and Heaven Rd with diversions in place.'25 Nov 11:42 PM
The CountryNot so black and white: Decoding the Holstein's spotsScientists didn’t know which genes were responsible for a Holstein’s spots - until now.27 Nov 03:10 AM
The Country'Morally and legally unacceptable': Farmers fined after cow skinned alive on livestreamThe farmers each received fines of $2000 for breaching animal welfare laws.27 Nov 01:37 AM
The CountryThe Country: Geoff Ross on turning on-farm scrub into incomeNigel Woodhead, Geoff Ross, Mark de Lautour, Chris Russell and Greg Menzies. 27 Nov 12:50 AM
OneRoofWellington coffee baron selling Havana HQ - ‘I want new experiences’Geoff Marsland has fond memories of his very own "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".27 Nov 01:00 AM
OneRoofEx-Auckland mayor selling his Queenstown masterpiece for over $8m Hubbard and his wife Diana reveal the unlikely origins of their award-winning home.26 Nov 07:46 PM
OneRoofWaterfront icon back on market for $2m-plusArchitect's West Harbour creation relisted after tough selling year.26 Nov 05:55 PM
OneRoofTony Alexander: What the OCR drop to 2.25% means for mortgages and house prices in 2026The Reserve Bank has cut the cash rate a whopping two percentage points this year.26 Nov 07:56 AM
OneRoofHave a butcher’s at this: Builder gives iconic South Island shop unbelievable makeoverHe thought the project would be an easy one. He was wrong.26 Nov 07:50 AM
OneRoofUnderbelly TV house sells for over $2mBuyers plan to refurbish the 1970s gem that's featured in countless shows and ads.26 Nov 07:45 AM
OneRoofConstruction king finally sells Bay of Islands lodge after slashing price by almost $2mWaterfront trophy home has hosted countless celebrities.25 Nov 07:22 AM
OneRoof'What are you doing living in my house?': Restaurant power couple selling their dream homeThey fell in love with the waterfront home long before they stepped inside.25 Nov 07:20 AM
Waikato HeraldFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
Waikato Herald'What a ride': 2025 Mt Ruapehu ski season a mixed bagA slow start, strong middle of the season and an abrupt washout was the story of 2025.27 Oct 05:14 PM
Waikato Herald'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island'There is quite a wide risk of thunderstorms tonight and into tomorrow.'27 Oct 07:53 AM
