Waikato HeraldOut-of-control Tongariro blaze spreads further, extra helicopters deployedAbout 1100 hectares of bush are now burning in the national park.08 Nov 09:39 PM
Waikato Herald'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blazeSix brigades and a command unit are working 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'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island27 Oct 07:53 AM
Waikato HeraldPensioner spent nearly two years in cold, damp council unit then got evicted25 Oct 10:00 PM
Lifestyle‘Year of the collaboration’: 15 artists unite for milestone Graffiato festivalGraffiato was founded in 2011 to tackle tagging and has now produced more than 85 murals.22 Oct 10:30 PM
Waikato HeraldArt and netball - here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?22 Oct 08:00 PM
SportRiders brace for gruelling Hard Adventure EnduroMore than 150 riders will tackle Taupō’s tough, three-day competition.21 Oct 08:00 PM
Waikato Herald'I had to fight to stay alive': Victim stabbed 18 times before grabbing knife from frenzied attackerShe suffered severe head trauma from the attack, which happened outside a police station.21 Oct 06:30 AM
Waikato HeraldNew mayor's unusual message to community: He'll be no-show at noisy eventsJohn Funnell is a well-known ex-rescue chopper pilot and was awarded NZ's bravery medal. 18 Oct 05:17 AM
Waikato HeraldWaitomo, Ruapehu 'still coming to terms' with flood damageSome major roads are due to reopen today.17 Oct 03:04 AM
Waikato Herald'Kids are still dying': Joint inquest considered into four motocross crash deathsThe deaths of four children happened in 'broadly similar circumstances', a coroner says.16 Oct 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldChanging of the guard: Waikato mayors out as new faces sweep inOnly Hauraki, South Waikato, Waitomo and Ruapehu kept their mayors.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo dead: Police appeal for footage after North Island crashPolice say a grey SUV and a small silver hatchback may have been involved.15 Oct 07:46 PM
Waikato HeraldRock royalty Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and more unite for NZ concertsThe star duo are among the lineup for the Summer Concert Tour at the end of January.15 Oct 05:45 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ luxury lodge named as one of the world's top hotels in prestigious global awardsThe lodge has previoulsy hosted Queen Elizabeth II and celebrities including Mick Jagger.14 Oct 10:07 PM
Waikato Herald'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
Waikato HeraldMāori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councilsHamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.14 Oct 06:10 AM
LiveWaikato HeraldWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers riseHomes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.14 Oct 12:27 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Dramatic footage shows motorcyclist bowled by uteThe rider was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.13 Oct 09:51 PM
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Waikato HeraldHow tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynastiesJonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.13 Oct 01:48 AM
Waikato HeraldPerson airlifted to hospital after Taupō motorcycle crash The crash happened at the intersection of Rifle Range Rd and Taharepa Rd.12 Oct 11:27 PM
SportSamara Maxwell secures historic World Series mountain biking crownThe 23-year-old Taupō rider sealed the crown with five wins from 10 rounds.12 Oct 11:26 PM
Waikato HeraldFunnell elected Taupō Mayor as tight races decide final council seatsFormer rescue pilot John Funnell thanked voters after winning the mayoralty.12 Oct 11:25 PM
Waikato HeraldLive: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoraltyVoting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon. 11 Oct 05:14 AM
Waikato HeraldLocal elections 2025: Kirton retains Ruapehu mayoraltyThere were four Ruapehu mayoral candidates this year. 11 Oct 01:45 AM
Waikato Herald'Welcome news': Funding allows Toi Ohomai Tokoroa campus to stay openTaupō MP Louise Upston said she was pleased 'face to face learning' would continue.10 Oct 01:01 AM
Waikato HeraldOut-of-control Tongariro blaze spreads further, extra helicopters deployedAbout 1100 hectares of bush are now burning in the national park.08 Nov 09:39 PM
Waikato Herald|UpdatedBody found after Hamilton house fireEmergency crews were called to the Wellington Street blaze just after 6am.08 Nov 07:37 AM
Waikato Herald'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blazeSix brigades and a command unit are working to contain the forest fire.08 Nov 04:48 AM
Waikato Herald'Motivated out of malice and spite': Woman's deceit leaves trail of victimsSally-Kae French sent fake documents to tribunals and forged emails from authorities. 08 Nov 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSerious house fire in Hamilton, 'persons reported' insideOne flat in a block of three was fully engulfed before being contained.07 Nov 06:29 PM
Waikato Herald'Lost trust in humanity': Woman's perpetual fear after brutal attack in own homeThe 33-year-old man ingested half a gram of meth the night before the attack.07 Nov 06:00 AM
SportLate call-up leads Hauraki fighter to victory in controversial 1‑minute fight seriesDan Hooker’s backyard fight series has drawn criticism over safety risks.07 Nov 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldFrom hood to haven: Hamilton’s Shakespeare Ave begins new chapterTe Rūnanga o Kirikiriroa is opening a 45‑home intergenerational community.07 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke’s Bay among top three most flood-exposed regions in NZ, new rainfall maps show'We’ve looked all around the country and West Coast and Hawke’s Bay and Nelson stand out.'08 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Moving house? You've been doing it wrongOPINION: I like the idea of moving house like you’re entering witness protection.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryZespri upbeat as Asia markets navigate tough seasonRecord sales in China’s mid‑autumn festival buoyed confidence for growers.08 Nov 04:00 PM
OneRoofElite sporting school could lose rugby fields after secret buyer swoops inRanui Sports Field, used by Lindisfarne College, has been sold for just under $8m.08 Nov 05:15 PM
OneRoofFed-up families ditch Auckland for cheaper, bigger Christchurch homesAgent has three to five buyers flying in every weekend to check out property in the city.08 Nov 05:00 PM
OneRoofFor sale: 110-year-old villa that survived a 500km road trip and a freak tornadoVendors spent over $1m bringing Huntly House up to scratch.08 Nov 05:29 AM
OneRoofForeign billionaires line up for $100m-plus Bay of Islands estateProperty has two helipads and a landing strip, and, yes, buyers are flying in for a look.07 Nov 05:15 PM
OneRoof‘Not for the faint of heart’: Deserted alpine lodge sells for $250K - $1m below RV The new owners plan to renovate the Swiss-style chalet and reopen it as a tavern.07 Nov 08:27 AM
OneRoofTony Alexander: FOMO is back, house-buyers, but this time the market’s differentWhy this housing recovery looks nothing like the last one.07 Nov 08:15 AM
OneRoofWell-known but ‘very private’ Kiwis selling their mansion for first time in almost 50 yearsHerne Bay wonder quietly looking for international buyers.06 Nov 07:01 PM
OneRoof‘Over $10m? 100%’: Famous party house tipped to make historyAgents say the high-end buyers are there and ready to spend. 06 Nov 07:19 AM
Waikato HeraldGraham Bell: Police pay tribute to 'a bit of a legend'Bell attained 'national treasure' on Police Ten 7, calling out 'gutless goons'.09 Oct 01:03 AM
Waikato HeraldInside the secretive world of sniper training in WaiouruSoldiers from Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Fiji joined the training.07 Oct 07:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
