New ZealandLarge swell warning for North Island's east coastSwells peaking up to 3m are expected for the entire east coast of the North Island.18 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandVandals destroy prized elephant outside Thames restaurantVandals smashed the intricate elephant sculpture into pieces.17 Jan 01:14 AM
New Zealand'Go f*** yourself': Mayor's salty email replyFiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.16 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandMissing boat of man who fell overboard, spent day floating in ocean, found 170km awayWill Fransen, 61, fell off the boat and spent 24 hours floating alone on January 2.15 Jan 02:26 AM
New ZealandWatch: Frantic mum-to-be protects swimmers as shark stalks holiday hotspot'You know when someone pregnant runs the distance of a beach it’s time to get out.'15 Jan 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailOn edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024Industry players say 2024 will be a test for businesses and consumers.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the oceanRob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrownings in Waikato lead to call for actionThe region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.04 Jan 03:30 AM
New Zealand'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacketWill Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.04 Jan 12:58 AM
New ZealandRam raid in Whangamatā overnightPolice say two people were arrested after calls of concern from the public.04 Jan 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Glad to see you': First words of man rescued after almost 24 hours in the seaThe man used the reflection of the sun on his watch to catch his rescuers' attention.03 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandMissing man's dog Bahgo turns up out of the bush, sparking hopeJordan van Deursen has been missing after heading into the bush two months ago.03 Jan 09:40 PM
New ZealandSurge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.02 Jan 07:28 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in November 2023?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.02 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandRoad toll rises in holiday period's final hoursWitnesses called for help, but person couldn't be saved after Waikato crash.02 Jan 04:58 AM
New ZealandPolice encourange Kiwis to safely ring in new year'We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and whānau are safe this summer.'29 Dec 10:43 PM
New ZealandWhangamatā GP awarded QSMDr Michael Miller is acknowledged for services to rural health in the New Year Honours.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHot and humid today - and dry for most - rain likely tomorrowRain-soaked campers can look forward to a brighter first day of 2024.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHolidaymakers drenched as wild storm rolls through NZKeeping you posted with the latest wild weather.29 Dec 07:13 AM
New ZealandWhat Summer festivals are happening in the Waikato in 2024?The region will be abuzz with lots of music festivals.25 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandPopular holiday destinations pass 30C as Auckland, Northland face thunderstormsOne town reached around 33C.25 Dec 07:40 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in February 2023?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.24 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2023?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.23 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWeekend and Christmas Day weather for regionNorth Island will be under a moist and humid northerly air flow.22 Dec 12:16 AM
New ZealandFocus: State Highway 25A - How a bridge saved a community Chereè Kinnear travels to the Coromandel Peninsula to meet with the locals who were most impacted by State Highway 25A's closure. Video / Ben Dickens and Chereè Kinnear Additional Cinematography / Corey Fleming Additional Cinematography / Mike ScottWatch21 Dec 11:59 PM
New Zealand'We’re bummed': Local shows impacted by Sublime with Rome postponementsThe band is set to part ways next year.21 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage reveals scale of multimillion-dollar mansion fire$3.7m home wrecked on Saturday by a blaze that drew more than 40 firefighters.21 Dec 05:25 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guideContractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.20 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Enslavement': Anti-vaxxer confronts judge at court bench, dragged by securityHe argued 'just because people say the Earth is round, it doesn't mean that it is'.20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandCoromandel communities party in the streets as vital highway link reopens for XmasThe news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.19 Dec 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Emotional response' as Coromandel communities reconnectedMotorists can travel the quick way across the Coromandel Peninsula once again.19 Dec 07:49 PM
New ZealandDevastating Coromandel fire: EV not to blame, $3.7m mansion owners thank communitySocial media speculation had incorrectly blamed an EV for the fire.17 Dec 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely critical': How SH25a bridge was built so quicklyPresent were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.17 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandFrom trolley duty to management and now community heroAfter becoming pregnant, Sibley managed to complete high school while also working.17 Dec 12:59 AM
