New ZealandTourism funding on the chopping block as Waikato councils face 'tough times'Several local councils proposed major funding cuts for the regional body.02 Apr 04:18 AM
New ZealandRoad now open after truck blocks state highwayA truck blocked the road north of Otorohanga for over three hours.01 Apr 06:06 PM
New ZealandCrusaders call in 36-year-old former sevens star on short-term contractSeveral seasoned rugby players are in the Crusaders 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad.21 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandTe Waitere Classic 2024Multiple farm and forestry owners share amazing landscapes with riders during the classic.21 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandWaitomo para cyclist only Kiwi nominee for World Sport AwardNicole Murray has been nominated in the category World Sportsperson with a Disability.01 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe hunt: Fugitive dad Tom Phillips urged to give up, police told to offer rewardMore than two years ago Marokopa dad vanished with his three young children.10 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandGambit goes 'down the rabbit hole' in search of a magic careerHe's competing with superheroes and princess parties but he does bring the magic.04 Feb 10:54 PM
New ZealandBusinesswoman dedicates career to normalising Māori cultureSimpson's goal is to improve outcomes for Māori, for current and future generations.17 Jan 01:13 AM
New ZealandKiwi Pies returns from the ashes - fans snap them upEight months on, Kiwi Pies is back and thriving thanks to the local community.19 Dec 10:40 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe hunt: Fugitive dad Tom Phillips urged to give up, police told to offer rewardAlmost two years ago Marokopa dad vanished with his three young children.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom King Country to France, rugby 'legend' Toby Arnold retiresAfter 232 appearances in France, Toby Arnold has hung up his boots.13 Nov 11:35 PM
New ZealandMost Waikato councils opt for Māori wardsThe most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.27 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Wise owl' of Waikato local government diesHugh Vercoe's service to the community included 15 years as Matamata-Piako mayor.23 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandDebbie Ngarewa-Packer on the challenges aheadWaikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts on the upcoming term.19 Oct 04:50 PM
New ZealandLotto luck for Waikato playersTwo of eight second division winners were from tickets bought in the region.18 Oct 06:15 PM
New ZealandFeather mystery stumps locals from Waikato to TaranakiA trail of feathers across Waikato has people scratching their heads for answers.20 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Out of the blue’: Farmer’s surprise cancer diagnosis after no symptomsA growing chorus of voices now says the screening age should be lowered across the board.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRight under police's noses? Hunt for missing Marokopa dad ramps upTom Phillips remains on the run with no word on his three children.04 Aug 08:30 PM
New ZealandMissing Marokopa family: Stolen ute found, Tom Phillips and kids still missingPolice say the stolen ute was found just off Marokopa Rd in Te Anga.04 Aug 02:46 AM
CrimeMan in prison for part in fatal attack says he should be home with kidsThe children are being cared for by grandparents after their mother died in a crash.28 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandBitter(n) end for rare wetland birdA rare wetland bird had to be euthanised after being shot near Kāwhia Harbour.01 Jul 07:36 PM
New Zealand‘Exaggeration and fabrication’: Road-rage attackers jailedFrank and Ben Sweeney were sentenced in the High Court at Hamilton to jail today.09 May 03:23 AM
New ZealandFatal fight: Jury finds one of two cousins guilty in road-rage deathThe jury deliberated for almost 10 hours to reach their verdicts this afternoon.23 Feb 01:51 AM
New ZealandJury retires to deliberate verdicts in Ōtorohanga road-rage manslaughterThe jury began its deliberations about 11.15am today.21 Feb 11:37 PM
New ZealandDeath at a service station: A dad of six and the encounter with two gang membersDefence says it was a fast-moving scene and Crown must prove assault was intentional.21 Feb 05:42 PM
New Zealand'Violent, flurry of blows': Witness describes assault before deathThe manslaughter trial for Frank and Benjamin Sweeney continues at the High Court.10 Feb 12:28 AM
New Zealand'39 seconds': CCTV reveals fatal fight between gang members and father-of-sixTwo brothers are on trial for manslaughter over the death of a Te Kūiti man in Ōtorohanga.09 Feb 07:18 PM
New ZealandMarokopa mystery one year on: Details of possible sightings emergeTom Phillips and his three children have been missing for over a year.17 Jan 09:44 PM
New ZealandPolice on the hunt after series of burglaries in Waikato overnightAuthorities in the Waikato region have been kept busy with multiple incidents overnight.18 Dec 07:43 PM
New Zealand‘Explanations defy logic’: Woman faked evidence to win Tenancy Tribunal hearingJudge Paul Mabey found there was a 'consistent pattern of fraud' in the woman's offending.10 Dec 01:33 AM
New ZealandWaikato police appeal for information on SH3 fatal crashŌtorohanga identity Karam Haddad died in the crash.11 Oct 08:40 PM
RugbyRugby Sub-Union celebrate centenaryTe Awamutu College Past v Present curtain-raiser for Te Awamutu Sub-Union centenary match.20 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato crash: Ōtorohanga businessman Karam Haddad dies in SH3 crashOne of Ōtorohanga's Haddad brothers was killed in a crash on SH3.14 Sep 08:15 PM
