New ZealandWork to recommence on Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato ExpresswayOvernight closures in Taupiri and Horotiu begin on January 14.11 Jan 10:25 PM
New Zealand14-year-old $10k richer after acing Taupō Hole in One Challenge'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'11 Jan 07:37 PM
New ZealandFoodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads northIt's a unique opportunity to relish in NZ's tastiest artisanal cheese scene.10 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandHamilton tiger cubs turning into chunky monkeysHamilton Zoo's new additions have just turned a week old.10 Jan 09:57 PM
KahuWaikato-Tainui launches High Court action against the GovernmentTuku Morgan: 'We do this to protect what has been hard-fought.'10 Jan 05:48 PM
New ZealandHundreds of swimmers set for 'Epic' Lake Taupō eventMore than 800 swimmers will dive into Lake Taupō this weekend.10 Jan 01:46 AM
New ZealandPeace-keeping major general honoured for 39 years of serviceMajor General Evan Williams has served in the New Zealand Defence Force for over 39 years.09 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandDozens of scouts catch Covid-19 at jamboreeThe cases were initially reported to be in the 30s.08 Jan 06:40 AM
New ZealandSPCA feeling the squeeze with peak kitten season still to comeKitten season is triggered by warmer summer months when cats are seeking to mate.08 Jan 04:08 AM
RugbyTe Awamutu’s Scottish rugby connection and the late Doddie WeirIn 1996, the Scotland rugby team trained at Te Awamutu's Albert Park.07 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandWarm weather to welcome Kiwis back to workMetService anticipates a reasonably summery start to the week for most.06 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato SH25 crash victim was Eli Boyd WallaceHe was 32-year-old Eli Boyd Wallace, from Auckland.06 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandRisk of storms and heavy rain for Auckland, Northland, Bay of PlentyMetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northland and the Bay of Islands.06 Jan 06:14 AM
New ZealandCar rolls in Waikato, one in serious conditionOne person was trapped inside the vehicle and the Fenz team extracted them.05 Jan 07:39 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after crash near Taupō; separate collision blocks SH2Traffic management is being put in place at the site of the double-fatal crash.05 Jan 04:07 AM
New Zealand'Nick of time': Group using plastic bottles to float down Waikato River prompt police warningPolice have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.05 Jan 03:34 AM
New ZealandTwo people in serious to moderate condition after Waikato crashSt John has taken both people to hospital.04 Jan 08:47 PM
KahuWaka ama champs set for KarapiroThere will be seven days of racing across 12 divisions.04 Jan 08:25 PM
New ZealandDrownings in Waikato lead to call for actionThe region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.04 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandRāhui in place, search continues for swimmer missing from popular beachSurf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.04 Jan 01:49 AM
New ZealandMotorists to avoid Te Rapa Rd, significant delaysTe Rapa Rd in Hamilton is blocked following the collision.04 Jan 01:26 AM
New ZealandRam raid in Whangamatā overnightPolice say two people were arrested after calls of concern from the public.04 Jan 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Glad to see you': First words of man rescued after almost 24 hours in the seaThe man used the reflection of the sun on his watch to catch his rescuers' attention.03 Jan 10:53 PM
New ZealandLifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beachPlus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.03 Jan 06:58 AM
New ZealandSoil scientist Dr Megan Balks: 'If someone offers you a trip to Antarctica, you say yes'Dr Megan Balks is the latest recipient of the New Zealand Antarctic Medal.03 Jan 05:29 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in December 2023?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.03 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandKaimai crash kills Whakatāne couple, 4-year-old son survives'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'03 Jan 04:38 AM
New ZealandPolice name teen swimmer missing at Karioitahi BeachSurf Lifesaving NZ and Police Search and Rescue are aiding police in the search.03 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandNineteen people killed on our roads over official holiday periodNineteen families around New Zealand have been affected by road deaths these holidays.02 Jan 07:29 PM
New ZealandSurge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.02 Jan 07:28 PM
New ZealandArmed Offenders Squad arrest man after Raglan firearms incidentA 47-year-old from Pōkeno is due in court after drama at Manu Bay.02 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in November 2023?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.02 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandRoad toll rises in holiday period's final hoursWitnesses called for help, but person couldn't be saved after Waikato crash.02 Jan 04:58 AM
