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
New ZealandOtorohanga missing family: Half-sister speaks out about police's national appealTom Phillips disappeared with his three children nine months ago.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extreme stress, anxiety': Police widen search for runaway dad, three kidsFamily was last seen in January, may have changed their appearance.25 Aug 11:07 PM
RugbyHosea Gear selects Coffin for East CoastJosh Coffin leaves king Country Rams to play for Ngāti Porou East Coast in Heartland comp.25 Jul 09:30 PM
RugbyHetet honoured to fly flag for FijiŌtorohanga's Haereiti Hetet was part of the inaugural Fijian Drua Super Rugby side21 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandPolice believe missing Ōtorohanga family in Marokopa bushThomas Philips made a brief visit to a family member in early February.12 May 08:34 AM
New ZealandPolice 'frustrated' in search to locate Marokopa familyPolice believe people that know Thomas Philips may have vital information.21 Apr 07:14 AM
New ZealandŌtorohanga dad Tom Phillips briefly returns home for suppliesA warrant for his arrest is outstanding after he failed to attend court in January.21 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandŌtorohanga homicide: Police investigating road-rage attack appeal for dashcam footageNo arrests in homicide which saw man die in road-rage incident.04 Mar 01:26 AM
New ZealandRoad rage homicide victim a 'hard-working' father of 6Witnesses said the man was attacked on the town's main street.04 Mar 01:20 AM
New Zealand'Missing' again: Dad charged after search goes bush with kids for second timeTom Phillips and his three children appear to have gone bush again.19 Dec 10:30 PM
New Zealand205 new Covid cases today; man in his 40s dies in hospitalA man aged in his 40s has died in Middlemore Hospital.22 Nov 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Lots of celebrations' for Waikato alert level move, but caution over rulesPeople in the region are welcoming the coming freedoms.15 Nov 06:38 PM
