Latest from Waikato

‘Pretty farcical’: Empty high-performance centre under scrutiny

Intended as a central training hub, the Karāpiro site is now underused.

Phil Gifford: Forget the bomb squad, Crusaders prove rugby should be beautiful

OPINION: There were tight derby matches and a spectacular blow-out.

Alex Powell: Lawson’s biggest strength can save Red Bull’s season

OPINION: What we learned from the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Tech Insider: Telcos worry about levy rise, Starlink in the gun, liquidator of Kim Dotcom-founded crypto firm updates

Consumer advocates and the industry are at odds. PLUS: Updates on two crypto liquidations.

Woman steals $1m from trust helping needy kids, splashes out on online gambling

When the bank became suspicious, she sent a reply pretending to be another employee.

‘Prepare for heat stress’: Extreme NZ hot streaks expected to rise

Scientists warn Hamilton's once-in-a-decade February heatwave is sign of what's to come.

Man who raped woman lying next to sleeping child claims he got his ‘wires crossed’

The court told the rapist his explanation 'smacks' of reducing the gravity of offending.

Hamilton in a campervan: Make the most of a long weekend

Combine your trip with Balloons over Waikato this month.

Rare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mystery

George Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.

Questions raised around spa pool death of 3-year-old Travis

Travis Mallett, age 3, died after a spa pool incident in Reporoa.

Russian disinformation sites target NZ with te reo Māori content

'Pravda' sites in New Zealand are part of a global 'hybrid war' campaign.

Letters: NZ needs a long-term vision for infrastructure

OPINION: 'Why do we have to spend time and money cleaning up after the incompetents?'

‘United in our commitment’: Saviour found for school lunches after Libelle Group liquidation

The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that closed their tuckshops today.

Record low lake levels push regulator to strengthen power supply rules

The move has been made to ensure consumers have reliable power in the colder months.

'No prior notice': School tuckshops close across NZ amid lunch provider's liquidation

The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that have closed their tuckshops from today.

Protesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in Whitianga

The competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.

‘Up for the challenge’: Rangitīkei council’s new boss sets priorities for first months

Carol Gordon will prioritise central government reforms in her new role.

Christchurch gains global fame as street art capital post-earthquake

Reuben Woods noted the city's shift from English to diverse.