New ZealandKinleith Mill job cuts decision looms for 230 workersWorkers were called to an open-air meeting at 8.30am in Tokoroa.13 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandHot air balloon festival returns to South WaikatoThe balloons will also visit the Waipā District this year.12 Feb 09:57 PM
New Zealand100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosisThe family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.09 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandTokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto drawThe winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.08 Feb 08:40 PM
New ZealandWinning strike: NZ Lotto players celebrate $20k windfallA Hastings player won $20,337 in Lotto's Second Division draw.08 Feb 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'I’m definitely a Scrooge!' Inside the life and rise of Anna Mowbray - from country girl to billionaire'[Ali is] such an incredible person; a big softie - he’s so open, so vulnerable, so real.'07 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandPolice name victims of fatal crash at Acacia BayBoth victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.04 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandCoroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playgroundVJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.04 Feb 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lakeThe man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.04 Feb 02:54 AM
New ZealandWatch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highwayThe video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.22 Jan 09:53 PM
New Zealand$0 to future millionaire: Waikato podcaster Te Kahukura Boynton's wealth goalHer podcast idea came to light when she had '$0 to my name' as a 17-year-old.20 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandFive arrests over $1m damage, theft in the Kinleith ForestsSeveral gates across the forests had been cut open to allow alleged offenders access.17 Jan 08:14 PM
New ZealandOne person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incidentOne rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.09 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandDecisions over Kinleith Mill and Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga concludes | NZ Herald News UpdateTokoroa's Kinleith Mill closure is to be decided by the end of the month and politicians and family gather for the final day of Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga. Video / NZ HeraldWatch05 Jan 06:22 PM
New ZealandSH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolledA police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.15 Dec 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'09 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandSanta Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to TokoroaThe Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.06 Dec 03:37 AM
New ZealandSave Our MillA Tokoroa community event has been organised in bid to save 230 jobs. Video / Maryana GarciaWatch04 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandSave our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”04 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandShane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in TokoroaShane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.04 Dec 02:49 AM
New Zealand'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'02 Dec 11:27 PM
New Zealand'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farmShe is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.26 Nov 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two yearsPolice are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.26 Nov 12:49 AM
New ZealandPolice on the hunt for Toyota after roadworker threatened with gunPolice are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.22 Nov 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOceania Healthcare records $17.1m interim loss, sells propertiesFirm selling older rest homes to put money into more upmarket villages, fancy care suites.21 Nov 09:09 PM
Business'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt productionMany workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.19 Nov 11:25 PM
BusinessKinleith Mill job losses feared with ‘change proposal’Meeting scheduled for this morning as changes proposed at Tokoroa site.19 Nov 05:59 PM
New Zealand'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'19 Nov 07:40 AM
New ZealandDNA test: Cold case mum's pain after mystery remains foundThe remains were discovered in a rural area of Waikato earlier this week.15 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandThe NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 peopleAnd how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate discovery of human remains near Waikato townPolice have secured the scene and are examining the area.13 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandPolice seek logging truck involved in fatal crashOne person died at the scene.24 Oct 06:35 PM
New ZealandWitness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one criticalEmergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.24 Oct 07:27 AM
KahuFree programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rateSince it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.16 Oct 02:02 AM
