Waikato HeraldTongariro blaze grows to 322ha as fire crews brace for days of battleThe fire has grown to 322ha and is only about 25% contained.08 Dec 01:18 AM
Waikato Herald'Can be deadly': Rogue Tongariro Crossing shuttle drivers face crackdown from DoCThe department has warned rule-breaking shuttle firms they're on their final warnings06 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districtsRuapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.04 Dec 10:30 PM
Waikato HeraldNew booking system for Tongariro huts aims to curb overcrowdingDoC says booking gives extra assurance to families and less experienced visitors.04 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
PremiumOpinionHope after the fire: Why Tongariro’s quiet regrowth matters more than ever01 Dec 03:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFrom selling a grader to $10m: How a foundation built a lasting community fund30 Nov 10:48 PM
SportThousands ride, sprint and celebrate at Lake TaupōAuckland rider Alex Botha won the 160km men's race by just 0.18 seconds.30 Nov 09:00 PM
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 HeraldHoliday stop turns into double hole-in-one for Hawke's Bay man'Two of the cleanest blue hole-in-ones in our history.'21 Nov 02:24 AM
Waikato HeraldFrom ashes to renewal: How Tongariro’s blackened slopes could heal themselvesThe fire scorched 3000ha, about 4% of Tongariro National Park.20 Nov 01:28 AM
Waikato Herald'Sport is the vehicle': Ruapehu trust backs youth through play'The biggest gift is also the biggest challenge up here.'19 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhitianga Summer Concert cancelled as Iggy Pop tour adds Auckland dateThe new Auckland show at Spark Arena is set for January 29.19 Nov 03:59 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
Today27°C13°CFine apart from early morning cloud, then the chance of a shower from afternoon. Light winds.
Wednesday27°C11°CMainly fine, chance of a shower. Light winds, then southwesterlies developing at night.
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 HeraldIwi group snaps up ex-state homes to sell tribal members at cost$10m worth of property being sold "as is where is".08 Dec 07:43 AM
Waikato HeraldTongariro blaze grows to 322ha as fire crews brace for days of battleThe fire has grown to 322ha and is only about 25% contained.08 Dec 01:18 AM
Waikato Herald'Dedicated family man': Helen Clark pays tribute to her father after his death at age 103She said he was a devoted father who backed his daughters' ambitions.07 Dec 10:53 PM
Waikato HeraldSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
Waikato HeraldTe Pāti Māori leadership challenged by ex-Kiingitanga spokesperson at AGMFormer Kiingitanga voice Ngira Simmonds openly questioned the party leaders.07 Dec 07:31 AM
Waikato Herald'Avoid the area': Major Waikato highway closed following vehicle fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 2.20pm.07 Dec 02:40 AM
Waikato HeraldTwo Lotto players win $500k ahead of Christmas - where the winning tickets were soldSaturday’s $12m Powerball and $1m First Division jackpots both rolled over. 06 Dec 06:52 PM
Waikato HeraldSuspicious fire tears through Coromandel kiwifruit orchardThe blaze near Pāuanui started just before midnight and spread rapidly.06 Dec 06:15 PM
The CountryShane Jones hits back at 'catastrophising' over fish reforms and marlin rulesMore than 22,000 submissions were lodged on 19 proposed fisheries rule changes.08 Dec 03:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Lorin Clarke on her dad John, aka Fred DaggLorin Clarke, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Richard Loe, and Phil Duncan. 08 Dec 01:07 AM
OneRoof|UpdatedAuction crackdown across the ditch: Will NZ force agents to reveal reserve prices?Australian real estate agents under pressure over underquoting.08 Dec 04:46 PM
OneRoofIwi group snaps up ex-state homes to sell tribal members at cost$10m worth of property being sold "as is where is".08 Dec 07:43 AM
OneRoofThe small South Island city beating Auckland on house pricesThe five things you need to know about the housing market this week.08 Dec 07:30 AM
OneRoofLuge CEO selling his historic Queenstown cottageExpats and locals showing interest in Skyline boss's stylish home.07 Dec 05:35 PM
OneRoofSponsored: Design tips for an ideal kitchen and dining areaColour is key to setting the tone for a successful space.07 Dec 12:19 PM
OneRoofFormer TVNZ weatherman: I sold my plane, and now I'm selling my dream homeJim Hickey's unusual hangar house is up for grabs.07 Dec 07:05 AM
OneRoofBoatshed with ‘afternoon delight’ sells at the slap of a jandalLively auction sees blue shed sell for $188,000.07 Dec 07:00 AM
OneRoofUpcycling queen of Timaru sells her chic villa for over $600,000The buyer walked in and said, "Hey, I've got that at home.”06 Dec 05:35 PM
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
