Latest from Waikato

New $15m wharf underutilised but still off-limits to the public

It is not getting heavy commercial use but the council voted to keep the gates locked.

‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder again

Donovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.

Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison

He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.

'Thought he was going to kill me': Victim's fear after gang kidnapping, attack

It took about 18 months for the victim to no longer feel afraid about going out.

A shark sighting, a missing kite surfer and a plane crash

All in a weekend's work for Eastern Region surf lifeguards.

'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers

'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'

Scientists explore seabed in Hauraki Gulf to study human impacts

Scientists from around the world are looking to the Hauraki Gulf for answers.

'Lots of ambulances': Two critically hurt in serious two-car crash at Rotorua

Emergency services were called to the scene about 7.50pm

One person in custody after firearm sighting near school

Frankton School was in lockdown due to the police presence.

Ex-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to work

Commissioner's decision puts teacher’s ‘mana ahead of the law’, former board leader says.

'Cowardly and violent' burglars gun whip child and woman, steal Xmas presents

Child and elderly person injured with barrel of gun in string of home invasions.

Sleeping elderly woman woken, robbed

One man has been charged, but police are not ruling out further arrests.

‘Mass rescue’ at Port Waikato beach after kids caught in rip

One is taken out of the water semi-conscious after three kids and an adult hit trouble.

Santa Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to Tokoroa

The Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.

'Unacceptable': Chhour slams Oranga Tamariki for not telling her of second bootcamp abscondee

The Children's Minister yesterday was only aware of one participant who had absconded.

Bootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangi

The Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.

Popular Blue Spring Te Waihou Walkway reopens in South Waikato

The iconic walkway welcomes 45,000 to 50,000 visitors per year.

What Christmas events are on in the Waikato?

Christmas is (almost) here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold.