New ZealandWaikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter 2023 reviewThe Coromandel Peninsula area had the most rescue helicopter missions in 2023.04 Feb 07:29 PM
RacingOne of most unusual races in Southern Hemisphere takes on Kiwi importanceA newly-minted millionaire will bet at the TAB Trot.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDivot stomping all part of the day at inaugural Festival of PoloThere will be action on and off the field at the unique event.31 Jan 09:16 PM
New ZealandLotto luck for Waikato playerPlayer wins nearly $50k in Lotto second division.31 Jan 06:40 PM
New ZealandPersonal protest takes money from public purseOne person's protest ignores public sentiment over pathway construction.25 Jan 10:20 PM
New ZealandMore kākāpō exiled from Waikato sanctuaryThe birds arrived at Sanctuary Mountain in July and September last year.25 Jan 06:15 PM
New ZealandMinister talks up four-lane highway from Waikato to BOPConstruction kicked off today on the $43.5 million dollar Piarere roundabout.25 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandWaipa District 'open for business' with addition of big new industrial zoneLand originally zoned rural but some consents had been granted for industrial activity.25 Jan 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRacing: Telegraph victory significant for Marsh familyA roundup of the week's racing.18 Jan 10:48 PM
KahuFrom 5 to 82, paddlers at Lake Karāpiro go for goldThe Waka Ama Sprint Nationals have been around since 1990.18 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandCharges for man in Cambridge accused of indecently assaulting young girlThe man is charged with indecently assaulting a female under 12 and intimidation.18 Jan 03:56 AM
New Zealand'May as well go big': 70,000 sunflowers as new business bloomsFor every sunflower sold, $1 will go to Gumboot Friday.16 Jan 11:04 PM
KahuHeart surgery nan cheers on the clan at waka ama nationalsMereana Hona is the face and voice of the Heart Foundation’s Stand Strong campaign.16 Jan 07:15 PM
New ZealandCar crash closes key road near CambridgeA car crash has closed a rural road near Cambridge.15 Jan 02:59 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for couple amid concerns for ‘missing’ swimmerMystery surrounds fate of man seen jumping into water.13 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandDazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year HonoursAmong the recipients are a Major General and a Police Detective Inspector.12 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandNot 'a turkey': Tanker driver helps kākāpō dodge deathMotorist who saved a kākāpō from a Waikato highway initially thought it was a turkey.11 Jan 10:49 PM
New ZealandWork to recommence on Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato ExpresswayOvernight closures in Taupiri and Horotiu begin on January 14.11 Jan 10:25 PM
New ZealandFoodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads northIt's a unique opportunity to relish in NZ's tastiest artisanal cheese scene.10 Jan 10:13 PM
KahuWaka ama competitors return to Lake Karapiro for nationalsSeven days of magic at the Waka Ama Championships.09 Jan 06:14 PM
KahuWaka ama champs set for KarapiroThere will be seven days of racing across 12 divisions.04 Jan 08:25 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2023?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.01 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'True community hall' burns down in rural WaikatoThe fire completely destroyed the building.20 Dec 01:47 AM
New ZealandVandals target new Cambridge playgroundVandals even tried to set fire to a water fountain.18 Dec 07:17 PM
New Zealand'Worst driving ever seen': Judge slams driver's meth-filled ram-rageDouglas Scott is no longer in a relationship with the woman.16 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandBig windfall for Waikato tertiary studentsNearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.15 Dec 08:45 PM
New ZealandWaikato amongst the top regions for tourism spendingWaikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.14 Dec 10:43 PM
New ZealandFelt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workersSeven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.14 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandConstruction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underwayA site blessing was held this week on the dangerous Waikato intersection.14 Dec 12:17 AM
New ZealandWaipā staff recognised for emergency management responseMayor Susan O’Regan also thanked the trio on behalf of the Waipā district.13 Dec 11:30 PM
Politics'Absolute rot': New Minister pushes back on 'beneficiary bashing' critics'It's a disgrace. There have been massive opportunities.'13 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandOwls and bats feature in adults-only arboretum overnighterPeople can now stay overnight at the Waitakaruru Arboretum near Tauwhare.12 Dec 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Over-parent': Mum's excuse for shooting at police to help ram-raiding kids escapeThe woman says her offending was driven by her methamphetamine addiction.12 Dec 12:09 AM
New ZealandCambridge Clock Tower to get its time and chime backThe Westminster chimes sequence – the same used by Big Ben in London – will be back.11 Dec 04:12 AM