Waikato HeraldWho helped Tom Phillips stay hidden for years? Police probe continuesPolice told the Herald they have spoken to several people. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.07 Apr 12:39 AM
Waikato HeraldPerson dies after being pulled from Taupō waterPolice said the death has been referred to the Coroner.06 Apr 10:01 PM
Waikato HeraldFour Square owners fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers at Taupō storeFoodstuffs North Island said it was 'shocked and deeply disappointed'.04 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSH5 closed: Two critically injured in truck and van crashMultiple ambulances, two helicopters and fire crews are at the scene.01 Apr 07:46 PM
Waikato Herald‘Difference between life and death’: Waikato mum faces 9‑month transplant wait01 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWeather clearing for North Island as low moves away, all rain watches lifted29 Mar 06:05 PM
Waikato HeraldHow two faulty vehicles sparked $1.4m Tongariro fires a month apartThe two SH47 fires were sparked by faulty vehicles a month and a few hundred metres apart.24 Mar 10:54 PM
Waikato HeraldSupercars and Beach Hop - here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?24 Mar 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHow a 22-year-old with no farming background rose to dairy award successCam George is 2IC on a 200ha Mangakino farm milking 485 cows.23 Mar 10:25 PM
LifestyleYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldKiwi return to ancestral forest after 30-year effortThe first 10 of 40 western brown kiwi have been returned to Ngāti Rangi whenua.22 Mar 01:01 AM
SportTwo Kiwi rounds, one big trophy: Why Supercars’ return feels different this timeFans have made around 2.3 million visits to NZ Supercars events since 2001.20 Mar 01:35 AM
Waikato Herald'Sticks out like a sore thumb': Threatened plant species discovered at TongariroEcologists say last year's fire has revealed a new stronghold for the rare speargrass.20 Mar 01:14 AM
Waikato HeraldPreviously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake workProposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato Herald'Worst I've ever seen it': Nurse calls out lack of support staffTaupō Hospital 'like a poor neighbour' to Rotorua Hospital, says fed-up nurse.19 Mar 05:00 AM
SportTeen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania CupFour Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.19 Mar 02:50 AM
Waikato HeraldGovt calls for bids to restore and run historic Chateau Tongariro'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'19 Mar 12:52 AM
SportTeen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champsTwo new awards honour retired Kiwi superbike great Aaron Slight.18 Mar 04:53 AM
Waikato HeraldVictims named after separate fatal crashes near TaupōThe men were from Auckland and Tokoroa. 17 Mar 08:42 PM
Waikato HeraldGovt loans $20m for geothermal power projects: 'Energy security is paramount'Govt's new strategy aims to see geothermal double its electricity role by 2040.17 Mar 08:38 PM
Waikato HeraldCar wheel sparked $1m Tongariro fire, drone photos reveal destructionThe key to the recovery of the scorched Tongariro National Park is eliminating weeds.16 Mar 03:00 AM
Today20°C12°CPeriods of heavy rain, with thunderstorms and downpours possible, easing in the evening. Northeasterlies, easing this evening.
Thursday21°C12°CMorning low cloud or fog, clearing to mainly fine in the afternoon, then returning in the evening. Light winds.
Friday22°C12°CPartly cloudy, with the chance of a shower until afternoon. Easterlies developing for a time in the afternoon and evening.
Waikato HeraldAnxiety rises over Ruapehu's water plan costsWater charges could nearly double in Ruapehu under the two-council model with Whanganui.11 Mar 09:09 PM
Waikato HeraldWitness appeal: Police probe fatal SH5 crash near TaupōThe crash involved a green Land Rover Discovery towing two motorcycles on a trailer.11 Mar 08:26 PM
Waikato HeraldTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing lineMetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.11 Mar 02:07 AM
Waikato HeraldKaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertaintyDoC will now fully fund an April 'mega muster' in the Central Plateau.11 Mar 01:54 AM
Waikato Herald'Energy on steroids': Todd picked to drill first superhot Taupō geothermal wellDrilling is due to begin about mid-2027 on the Rotokawa geothermal field.11 Mar 12:01 AM
Waikato HeraldBack from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's armsKahu Woolley was mid-competition in November when he collapsed and was declared dead.10 Mar 11:13 PM
Waikato Herald'On cloud nine': Triathlete with cystic fibrosis makes Ironman historyKirsty Parsons raced for nearly 15 hours, finishing just before 11pm on Saturday.09 Mar 10:02 PM
Waikato HeraldEarly morning fuel siphoning in two cities highlight worrying theft trend, police sayPolice say both early-morning incidents show a rise in diesel thefts.08 Apr 01:41 AM
Waikato Herald'Where's the defendant?': Former sportsman fails to appear in courtThe man plans to fight the charge of obstructing police.08 Apr 01:15 AM
Waikato HeraldWho helped Tom Phillips stay hidden for years? Police probe continuesPolice told the Herald they have spoken to several people. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
Sport'The water's my happy place': Teen balancing big swim goals with school lifeHugo’s long-term goal is the Olympics, alongside dreams of studying palaeontology.07 Apr 02:00 AM
Waikato Herald150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.07 Apr 12:39 AM
Waikato HeraldPerson dies after being pulled from Taupō waterPolice said the death has been referred to the Coroner.06 Apr 10:01 PM
Waikato HeraldMortgagee auction: Luxury Coromandel spots up for grabs as developer blames tough market“There’s far more to the story than meets the eye.”06 Apr 08:02 AM
Waikato HeraldSubtropical low set to lash NZ with heavy rain and gales as cyclones trackedForecasters are watching tropical cyclones Maila and Vaianu in the Pacific.06 Apr 03:20 AM
The Country'We just get on with it': Northland farmers prepare for threat of Cyclone VaianuThe newest threat comes from Cyclone Vaianu as it makes a beeline for New Zealand.08 Apr 06:00 AM
The Country|Updated'Act now': Kiwis warned 'later could be too late' as Cyclone Vaianu advancesPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has urged people to 'stock up' on supplies.08 Apr 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryANZ lifts milk price forecast to $9.85/kg despite weaker dairy auctionANZ now expects a $9.85 per kgMS farmgate milk price this season. 08 Apr 03:19 AM
OneRoofTony Alexander: What the OCR hold and rising inflation mean for mortgage ratesReserve Bank's cautious reaction to rising fuel prices and chaos in the Middle East.08 Apr 05:18 AM
OneRoofAward-winning divorce house for sale: 'Everybody who walks in goes wow'Kiwi marked the start of her new life as a single woman with special commission.08 Apr 05:15 AM
OneRoofOne of Auckland’s oldest homes is up for grabsCottage is the last remaining private home in Howick's Fencibles settlement.08 Apr 12:12 AM
OneRoofInterior designer converts 1860s villa into luxury retreat - ‘needs to be seen to be believed’Just four walls of the original home remain.07 Apr 05:50 PM
OneRoofQueenstown’s tiniest luxury home snapped up after agents bombarded“This has been one of the most successful campaigns I have ever been involved in."07 Apr 07:43 AM
OneRoofGreat home, bad investment: Property guru selling his ‘accidental’ rentalHigh-profile coach says the money's in Dunedin and Invercargill.06 Apr 08:45 PM
OneRoofNZ’s best pizza ovens - as tested by two celebrity chefsHow to create a restaurant-grade dish at home.06 Apr 05:37 PM
OneRoofSponsored: Designs that don’t dateProtect your investment with timeless classics.06 Apr 08:41 AM
SportTitle showdowns: Six national superbike crowns on the line at TaupōFans can join a free three-lap track cruise during the Taupō race weekend.09 Mar 04:13 AM
Waikato HeraldSH5 reopens: One dead after car and trailer rolls on Napier-Taupō roadEmergency crews were called to the crash on SH5 about 2.10am.08 Mar 06:20 PM
Waikato HeraldOne person dies in SH1 crash near Lake TaupōThe crash was reported shortly after 1.10pm near Rawhira Rd.08 Mar 06:29 AM
