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 closure14 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Staggeringly poor': Police shocked after stores caught selling alcohol to minor12 Aug 01:32 AM
New Zealand'A fire that made you believe in goodness': Crash victim remembered for 'elegance'07 Aug 06:02 AM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man drove into ex, pinning her between car and retaining wall01 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
New Zealand'Working towards abundance': Record-breaker kiwi translocation completeSince the end of February, 232 birds were moved to new homes.24 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crashMotorists were warned to expect delays.24 Apr 05:49 AM
New ZealandSH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures oneThe person has been flown to Waikato Hospital. 24 Apr 04:05 AM
New ZealandSH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestoneThe project was first announced in August.23 Apr 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.22 Apr 05:24 AM
New ZealandHighway reopens after fatal crash near RotoruaEmergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.22 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after car in service station raid crashes into streamThe alleged offenders fled the scene in two vehicles stolen earlier from Hamilton.03 Apr 04:17 AM
New ZealandTokoroa receives biggest housing boost since the 1970sStrathmore Park is expected to deliver 187 homes in stages.17 Mar 07:26 PM
New ZealandNot a ‘popularity contest’: Top- and bottom-ranked Waikato mayors revealedOne Waikato mayor is ranked New Zealand's worst, only two local mayors are in top 10.11 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire crews battled blaze near Tokoroa for over five hoursThe fire covered a 100m x 70m area of pine and eucalyptus trees.10 Mar 05:49 PM
New ZealandSecond Waikato councillor resigns ahead of electionFirst-term councillor who secured 1795 votes at the 2022 election.06 Mar 09:39 PM
New ZealandNumber of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency saysIn New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.06 Mar 03:00 AM
