New ZealandSH1 reopens after serious crash near TīrauOne person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in serious condition.07 Aug 08:44 PM
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 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 ZealandWatch: 'Red mist' blamed for policeman’s dangerous U-turn in front of truck20 Jan 10:52 PM
New Zealand'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this month10 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar fire in lower Kaimāī spreads to nearby bushA fire from a burning car quickly spread into bush on SH29.14 Dec 11:42 PM
PoliticsBootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangiThe Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.05 Dec 09:08 AM
New ZealandTīrau crash: Police appeal for more info on fatal SH1 accidentThe three-vehicle crash left one person dead and 14 injured.29 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandPolice say vehicle may have crossed centre line in fatal Tīrau crashThe three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others. 28 Nov 01:55 AM
New ZealandTwo people injured in three-vehicle crashEmergency services called to South Waikato crash.19 Nov 04:49 AM
New ZealandTīrau Starbucks, Burger King proposal gains nationwide attentionEven South Island residents made submissions on the proposal.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.04 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandFirefighter reflects on 60 years of serviceRex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.03 Oct 03:49 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about road closures on SH1NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.23 Sep 08:15 PM
New ZealandTwo utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip overEmergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.23 Sep 05:13 AM
New ZealandRotorua woman killed in SH5 crashThe crash last Wednesday involved three vehicles.16 Sep 04:39 AM
New ZealandPiarere roundabout to be in use from SeptemberConstruction of the roundabout got underway in January.27 Aug 05:05 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 Zealand16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next monthMaintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.11 Aug 09:04 PM
New ZealandKey route: SH1-SH29 intersection work 'on track'NZTA Waka Kotahi on track to finish the work in mid to late 2025.07 Aug 09:38 PM
RetailQuirky town split over need for Burger King and StarbucksSome see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.26 Jul 08:02 PM
New ZealandWhopper battle: The town weighing up Burger King and StarbucksA David and Goliath battle is brewing in the 'Corrugated Capital of the World'.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they ownBaby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.16 Jul 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjustSouthern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.03 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandNo action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closureSouth Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.21 Jun 06:30 PM
New Zealand'I really miss my dad': How a truck driver's measurement error killed a 'hero' father'To the man who took my hero, my daddy, away: You have ruined the rest of my years.'16 Jun 05:03 PM
New Zealand'He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone"He’s getting the blame for everything now."13 Jun 07:33 AM
New Zealand'Police visited that night': Hot pools manager says fugitive father could've snuck inPolice officers checked the area but did not review CCTV footage.13 Jun 12:27 AM
