WellingtonWatch: 19yo council candidate allegedly headbutted by rival's husband outside gas stationAn altercation between two council hopefuls over campaign signage boiled over.15 Sep 06:00 AM
AgribusinessAbbott tipped as possible buyer of Synlait's Pōkeno factory Synliat shares have rallied on speculation it might sell its Pōkeno factory to Abbott.19 Aug 12:49 AM
New Zealand'Take extra caution': Lamp-post fire causes delays on highwayA lane had to be blocked to allow firefighters to do their work.01 Aug 11:23 PM
New ZealandMan charged after stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing police03 Mar 04:39 AM
New ZealandPōkeno crash, highway closed: Man in stolen car crashes into innocent driver while fleeing police01 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandSeeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blaze30 Jan 11:18 PM
New ZealandCounterfeit cash, ammunition seized in Te KauwhataPolice ask retailers to boost their banknote security knowledge ahead of Christmas.07 Nov 08:36 PM
New ZealandWider, longer alcohol bans could be on the way for RaglanHuntly, Tuakau, Pōkeno, Mercer and Taupiri could be affected by proposed bylaw changes.31 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandCarbon released from Waikato wetland fire worth up to $9.6mThe fire, which burnt through 1039ha over five days, has now been fully contained.29 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandCrews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."24 Oct 09:48 PM
New Zealand'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fireSince Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.24 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.24 Oct 04:22 AM
New ZealandSmoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across CoromandelPublic has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.23 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage shows extent of growing Waikato wetland fireFirefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm on Monday.22 Oct 06:05 PM
New Zealand20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North WaikatoFirefighters were alerted to the blaze off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.21 Oct 04:22 AM
BusinessSynlait CEO resigns after restructureGrant Watson has resigned from newly-restructured Synlait Milk.20 Oct 08:26 PM
New ZealandPolice seeking dashcam footage in relation to Hampton Downs incidentA man was found fighting for his life on Hampton Downs Rd early on Monday morning.15 Oct 04:37 AM
New ZealandTribesmen gangsters arrested after high-speed joyride in South AucklandThree patched gang members were riding at 'high speeds and intimidating other road users'.10 Oct 10:32 PM
New ZealandFive arrested after four masked intruders robbed liquor storeThe offenders stole alcohol, cigarettes and the till.06 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandWaikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, TaupōThe recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.26 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandPōkeno cannabis grow house goes up in smoke, leads to police raidThe operators of the grow house remain at large.16 Jul 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'The task ahead is complicated': Synlait lives to see another day – what next?Minority shareholders voted in favour of a loan to Synlait Milk at a special meeting.11 Jul 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSynlait Milk chairman: Vote or die wonderingSynlait chair George Adams is urging minority shareholders to vote at Thursday's meeting.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree people arrested after armed police search Pōkeno propertyThree people have been arrested at a rural Waikato property as part of an ongoing investigation into the manufacture and supply of Class A controlled drugs. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandThree arrested after armed police and specialist teams search rural Waikato propertyPolice could be seen digging up large items on the property.30 Jun 09:31 PM
New ZealandFrom Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magicEvents and activities seek to preserve old and new traditions in the community.27 Jun 06:48 PM
AgribusinessStruggling Synlait confirms farmer exodusThe company made the announcement while the NZ sharemarket was closed.03 Jun 02:19 AM
AgribusinessSynlait deeply in the red, wins reprieve from bankersFive key elements are outlined for Synlait to have a clear plan to slash debt.01 Apr 08:36 PM
New ZealandGraduates help combat rural vet shortageRural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.11 Feb 06:05 PM
