Waikato HeraldLarge Tongariro blaze believed to have started accidentally An air fleet will help 30 firefighters tackling the blaze on the ground. 09 Dec 12:32 AM
SportMotorcycle racing elite gather in Taupō for Suzuki Series openerThe 17th Suzuki International Series ends with Whanganui's Boxing Day street race.08 Dec 11:44 PM
Waikato HeraldSurprise tsunami: Scientists solve riddle of freak wave that set off warning gaugesA 25cm tsunami wave hit Napier without an earthquake to trigger it.08 Dec 09:05 PM
Waikato HeraldSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
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 DoC06 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outage03 Dec 06:56 AM
BusinessBilly bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in AucklandIkea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.03 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHope after the fire: Why Tongariro’s quiet regrowth matters more than everRotorua writer Lifang Chen reflects on hope after the Tongariro wildfire.01 Dec 03:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCyclist badly hurt after ute mirror strike during Taupō Enduro raceThe crash left Tod Penberthy, 67, with six broken ribs and deep arm cuts.01 Dec 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldFrom selling a grader to $10m: How a foundation built a lasting community fundFounding trustee Jan Bolton famously sold some machinery to help get Geyser started.30 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
Today27°C13°CFine spells but possibly a heavy shower from afternoon. Easterlies for a time in the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday27°C11°CFine apart from some early morning cloud. Cloud increasing through the afternoon with the chance of a heavy shower. Westerlies from afternoon.
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'Massive achievement': Kiwi Titus Proctor claims second world title at 21He becomes the first New Zealand male to hold the WBC Muay Thai world belt.09 Dec 05:31 PM
Waikato HeraldHot Water Beach campground sold to Aussie chain for more than $16m“We pretty much got to name our price.”09 Dec 06:36 AM
Waikato Herald'Mistaken vigilante justice': Autistic man violently attacked on the street by trioThe victim was pushed to the ground, then kicked and punched in the head and chest.09 Dec 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Take extra care': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze by Karapiro highwayCambridge, Tirau and Matamata crews are there with three fire engines and a water tanker.09 Dec 04:33 AM
Waikato HeraldStreet racer avoids conviction after injuring spectator during burnoutThe victim was hit and launched into the air before landing heavily on the road.09 Dec 03:53 AM
Waikato HeraldLarge Tongariro blaze believed to have started accidentally An air fleet will help 30 firefighters tackling the blaze on the ground. 09 Dec 12:32 AM
SportMotorcycle racing elite gather in Taupō for Suzuki Series openerThe 17th Suzuki International Series ends with Whanganui's Boxing Day street race.08 Dec 11:44 PM
Waikato HeraldSurprise tsunami: Scientists solve riddle of freak wave that set off warning gaugesA 25cm tsunami wave hit Napier without an earthquake to trigger it.08 Dec 09:05 PM
The CountryGovt’s feral cat changes ‘validate’ Nelson Tasman rulesNelson and Tasman added feral cats to their pest plan a year before Wellington.09 Dec 08:31 PM
The CountryNew rules for small-scale butchersThe Government is looking to cut red tape for small meat processors.09 Dec 07:33 PM
The Country'Yum, venny burgers': Wild lunch teaches hunting skills and feeds whole kuraNow in its fifth year, the Wild School Lunch programme feeds all 234 pupils.09 Dec 06:00 PM
OneRoofTony Alexander: That five-year mortgage rate of 4.99% will disappear any day nowExpect the banks to pull the plug on the discounts. 09 Dec 10:00 PM
OneRoofTiny South Island bach heading to auction with $100,000 RV Vendors have outgrown their two-bedroom crib on the Catlins coastline. 09 Dec 08:09 PM
OneRoofCity icon up for grabs as owners switch their focus to $150m towerCowlishaw Mews was built 30 years ago to house award-winning chef's top restaurant. 09 Dec 04:30 PM
OneRoofHot Water Beach campground sold to Aussie chain for more than $16m“We pretty much got to name our price.”09 Dec 06:36 AM
OneRoofHidden mansion built from recycled bridges and old buildings hits marketRiverside property boasts turrets, stained glass windows and - ahem - an outdoor pool.09 Dec 06:20 AM
OneRoofAuction 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
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
