New ZealandKids still playing chicken with trains on notorious rail bridgeThere are more trains now than ever before, but young people continue to dice with death.05 Apr 06:33 AM
New Zealand'I get bored': Ram raiding Hamilton teen tells judgeThe teen, from Afghanistan, got swept up in ram-raid crime that swept through the Waikato.01 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandFinal surfacing works to close SH1 offramps at RangiririNZTA hopes the section of the Waikato Expressway will be up to 110km/h by Easter.28 Feb 05:30 PM
New ZealandUnscheduled power outages affect Waikato residentsAbout 2000 homes in Glen Massey and Ngāruawāhia residents were affected.18 Feb 07:10 PM
New Zealand'Violent death': Man attacked before being found dead in Waikato RiverThe body of John Isaac was found at about 7pm last Thursday.25 Jan 01:33 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information in Waikato River homicide inquiryBody of John Isaac was found about 7pm last Thursday.23 Jan 07:33 PM
New Zealand'Be Māori': Māori king inspires at huiKīngi Tūheitia has inspired Māori with his words at a nationwide hui.21 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandHoliday over - it's back to road works for Waikato crewsNZTA is reminding Waikato motorists of significant upcoming roadworks.21 Jan 07:41 PM
KahuUrgent inquiry granted into plans to end Māori Health AuthorityThe claim says Māori would be prejudicially affected by the move.21 Jan 02:40 AM
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 ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in March 2023?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.25 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandUnique fundraiser requires a marathon of golfAlmost $250,000 has been raised nationwide so far.23 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandCauses of Hamilton industrial building fires revealedTwo large fires in Te Rapa, Hamilton, happened within four days of each other.21 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandAnother large Hamilton building goes up in flamesNine fire trucks were used to fight the blaze in Te Rapa including one ladder truck.18 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'I will die for you': Hauraki-Waikato MP's promise to communityNew Zealand's youngest MP since 1853 delivered her maiden speech yesterday.13 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandSH1 re-opens on all four lanes at RangiririRemedial works at the site are wrapping up.13 Dec 12:31 AM
New ZealandWaikato-Tainui open major hotel developmentThe Auckland Airport Hotel is a joint project of the airport and Tainui Group Holdings.13 Dec 12:22 AM
New ZealandMajor evening delays due soon on Hamilton to Tauranga routeRemedial works on SH1 at Rangiriri are coming to an end while works on SH29 kick off.04 Dec 03:37 AM
New ZealandChristmas lead-up sees roads closed across Coromandel, North WaikatoWaka Kotahi says road renewals season is almost at the halfway point.04 Dec 02:52 AM
New ZealandDelays expected on multiple Waikato highwaysA significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas26 Nov 07:36 PM
New ZealandWaikato Lotto player wins share of $1 millionFirst and second division winners for the region.26 Nov 03:32 AM
New ZealandMore work needed at the Rangiriri section of SH1There are further delays to road works at Rangiriri.19 Nov 10:44 PM
New ZealandSH1 night closures delayedResealing works and safety improvements were meant to start last Sunday.15 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato highway closures: Where the roadworks areWaka Kotahi to get started on 750 lane kilometres of road renewals planned this summer.10 Nov 02:15 AM
New ZealandKangaroos welcomed ahead of Pacific league finalFMG Stadium Waikato will host the New Zealand v Australia PRLC final on Saturday.02 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandOn and off ramps close as works switches to southbound expresswayWork begins on the southbound lanes after Sunday, November 5.01 Nov 09:43 PM
New ZealandGet in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog testsLocal farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.26 Oct 08:53 PM
CrimeMan who kidnapped, dragged woman from bottle store by hair jailedBut Raniera Turner will likely be out of jail by Christmas due to time already served.26 Oct 03:38 AM
New ZealandSection of Waikato Expressway to close at nightOngoing work will see southbound traffic detoured for about five weeks.26 Oct 12:54 AM
CrimeFrom pork roasts in her handbag to $10k in Facebook fraud: A woman's trail of deceitOver more than a year, she created countless victims through her offending.12 Oct 07:00 AM
WarriorsWarrior Watene-Zelezniak continues family tradition of sporting successWarriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak adding to strong family rugby league-acy.05 Oct 02:42 AM
New ZealandWaikato Expressway closures for roadworksThe area has also been reduced to one lane in each direction with a 50km/h speed limit.04 Oct 09:39 PM
New Zealand‘Can you guys help me’: Details of violent kidnapping from bottle store revealedThe violent attack played out in front of bottle store staff and was caught on CCTV.28 Sep 05:43 AM
New ZealandNgāruawāhia indecent assault: Waikato police appeal for informationPolice want security footage which may have captured movements of car on Whatawhata Ave.28 Sep 01:46 AM
