New Zealand‘Serious concerns’: Appeal for help to find man missing for two weeks.The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.03 Jan 01:16 AM
New Zealand‘All kinds of messed up’: Locals distraught at Hamilton baby’s death as man faces murder chargeA man aged 34 has been charged with murder and attempted murder.02 Jan 03:54 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after baby’s death in Hamilton34-year-old allegedly killed baby and attacked its mother and a second child in Hamilton. 02 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandWitnesses describe ‘heart-wrenching screams’ in Hamilton attack that killed childFairfield residents recall grim details of the violent incident early on New Year's Day.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Consent is crucial': Victim of Hamilton teen sex offender speaksHamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner who made dramatic escape from hospital recaptured – policeVideo footage showed shirtless man sliding several storeys down pipe before running away.01 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedyEmergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton. 01 Jan 12:13 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation underway after child killed, others injuredForensics investigators are at the scene of a serious incident in the Hamilton suburb of Fairfield. Video / Dean Purcell / SuppliedWatch31 Dec 07:13 PM
New Zealand'No one deserves that': Family, friends pay tribute to Ngāruawāhia homicide victimPolice have named the woman who died as 42-year-old Turipapa Tukere.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentAn audience with the queen: Rocky Horror’s Richard O’Brien on the monster behind his new show'I might get weepy from time to time, darling. Forgive me.'26 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandThe city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZHousing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Woman describes terrifying carjacking after two inmates abscond at Waikato Hospital in a monthReviews are being undertaken into both incidents. 24 Dec 04:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: Escaped inmate wandered uncuffed through hospital in underwear before sliding down pipe – witnessThe video purportedly shows him sliding down from the eighth floor.24 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandPublic warned not to approach prisoner who escaped from hospitalHe is not an immediate risk to public safety but still should not be approached. 23 Dec 07:50 PM
New ZealandPrisoner who escaped from custody at Waikato Hospital wearing handcuffs and GPS monitorThe prisoner was there for 'medical oversight'.23 Dec 04:55 AM
New Zealand‘Goals just for fun’: Chris Wood’s old coach on his junior years and best EPL seasonNorm Rose, who is now based in Napier, is not surprised by Wood's stellar EPL form.23 Dec 02:00 AM
KahuTe reo Māori changes: Z Energy renames stations with ‘correct’ kupu‘This is about a bigger sort of commitment that we have to te reo Māori.’22 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.22 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandHamilton police launch investigation after man critically injured in early morning assaultThe man is now in a critical but stable condition in hospital.22 Dec 02:58 AM
New Zealand'Grateful': Russian adoptee finds brothers living less than two hours awayValentina Burgess didn't know much about her life before she was adopted at age 4.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driverThe woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.20 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seize patches, charge gang members after social media post outside courtPolice have seized six King Cobra patches.20 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandClear run: Waikato Expressway Ngāruawāhia section back to four lanesRemedial works and safety improvements were finished today.20 Dec 12:55 AM
Kahu‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trusteesOne new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.19 Dec 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up callMichael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.19 Dec 09:26 PM
New ZealandMedical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers after losing wife, 25, to cancer'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.19 Dec 04:06 PM
New ZealandPolice find body in Waikato RiverThe body is believed to be a person who jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday.19 Dec 03:26 AM
New ZealandDriver in police-shooting chase admits he's 'too old' to be appearing in courtJason Barton didn't stop driving despite the tyres being spiked and police following him.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandAudi goes up bank, through fence and into car before ending up on its sideThe driver of an Audi A3 escaped a spectacular crash in Hamilton largely unscathed.18 Dec 05:21 AM
Black CapsThe next Hadlee? Southee comes closer than he dared to dreamIn March 2008, Sir Richard Hadlee selected a teenage seamer to make his New Zealand debut.17 Dec 06:01 PM
Black CapsSouthee's departure delivers reminder of what made him so greatBlack Caps bowler departs the game as one of his country's greatest17 Dec 07:04 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps skipper has no regrets over omitting India standoutsThe turnaround win owed to decisive contributions from two players previously omitted.17 Dec 06:00 AM
Black CapsBlack Caps smash England, equal record for largest win as Southee bows outThe hosts wrapped up victory with more than a day to spare at Seddon Park.17 Dec 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNational, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing projectThe financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.16 Dec 06:33 PM
