New ZealandFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
New Zealand'Let's wait and see': Mayor urges calm over Starbucks, Burger King plans for small townIn public feedback, 104 opposed the plan and 39 submissions were in support.23 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandChanging of the guard: Waikato mayors out as new faces sweep inOnly Hauraki, South Waikato, Waitomo and Ruapehu kept their mayors.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStarbucks, Burger King get go-ahead for tiny Waikato town – but there's a catch13 Oct 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Should have known better': Police officer caught drink-driving appeals conviction26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPiarere roundabout project completeConstruction of the 60-metre roundabout on the intersection of SH1 and SH29 began in 2024.16 Sep 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Larger than life': Crash victim remembered as 'sparkling, eccentric' womanMartje 'Marcia' Eastment died after a two-vehicle crash in Matamata on August 16.10 Sep 07:00 PM
TravelNZ's top hiking trails: Expert reveals best walks across the countryFrom Te Paki, Northland to Punakaiki, West Coast, here are some all-weather hikes to try. 01 Sep 06:39 PM
New Zealand'Repeated offending': Woman covertly filmed during sex only learned about videos two years laterJudge: Ricky Davies breached the woman's privacy in the most egregious way.27 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandTaskforce to look into local workforce needs after proposed Toi-Ohomai campus closureToi-Ohomai proposed last month to close the campus in Tokoroa.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Big-hearted' man named as fatal crash victimPolice said inquiries into the crash were continuing.12 Aug 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Staggeringly poor': Police shocked after stores caught selling alcohol to minorPolice 'genuinely shocked' that eight of 11 stores sold alcohol to an underage teen.12 Aug 01:32 AM
New Zealand'A fire that made you believe in goodness': Crash victim remembered for 'elegance'Joni Tuhakaraina, 53, died a day after celebrating her 32nd wedding anniversary.07 Aug 06:02 AM
New ZealandFire hits block of flats in South WaikatoAn investigation is under way to determine the cause of the incident.07 Aug 05:38 AM
New ZealandRhubarb rush: Waikato café sells out of 'hundreds' of pies after award winThe cafe was one of four Waikato winners at this year's Bakels NZ Pie Awards.07 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne in serious condition after ute collides with trainEmergency services were called to the scene just after 4am.07 Aug 03:43 AM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man drove into ex, pinning her between car and retaining wallJudge: Chad Erueti has 'an unimpressive history of violence' and needed to be jailed.01 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandSmall town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to povertyToi Ohomai Te Pūkenga put forward a proposal to disestablish the jobs of 166 people.15 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate "serious firearms incident" in Chartwell, Hamilton.Police maintain a visible presence as they investigate a serious firearms incident in Chartwell, Hamilton, this evening. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Jul 03:47 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Kinleith workers mark closureWorkers gathered in Tokoroa after a chapter of 71 years closed on June 30.07 Jul 11:46 PM
BusinessNZ Super Fund-backed Kaingaroa Timberlands expands with Waikato land purchaseKaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.01 Jul 05:43 AM
New ZealandLast paper machine shuts at Kinleith, 150 jobs lost in major transitionThe Kinleith mill's last paper machine has stopped, cutting about 150 jobs.29 Jun 10:09 PM
New ZealandFrom a pig pen to home ownership: Jeannie Maano's migrant journey'I had to grab any option. It was survival of the fittest.'26 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato community stalwarts receive Kings Birthday HonoursThere are at least 15 people with connections to the region named in the 2025 list.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand200 new retirement homes coming to Putāruru as Overdale Estate hits stage twoGround first broke on the $200m, 400-home Overdale Estate development in 2022.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.12 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandSpilled milk: Fonterra tanker rolls in ArapuniThe road is blocked. One person received minor injuries.08 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandPolice name driver who died in SH5 Mamaku crashPaul John Coleman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene on April 22.26 Apr 06:33 AM
