New ZealandNorth Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpoursMotorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.20 Dec 04:00 PM
RacingHow David Ellis shaped NZ racing and earned Hall of Fame honourRacing legend David Ellis humbled, says success due to team and iconic horses.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over LegoThe children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic flowThe Transport Agency says traffic moves more 'steadily' with fewer lanes.20 Dec 05:53 AM
New Zealand‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surfKeira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.20 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seize patches, charge gang members after social media post outside courtPolice have seized six King Cobra patches.20 Dec 03:59 AM
New ZealandClear run: Waikato Expressway Ngāruawāhia section back to four lanesRemedial works and safety improvements were finished today.20 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandRural Waikato school wins $50k of supplies in national contestMangakino School once had a roll of 1800 students, now it has 50.19 Dec 11:36 PM
New ZealandCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.19 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Taupō jewellers in car after aggravated robberyA member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.19 Dec 04:59 AM
New ZealandDates confirmed for major closure of SH1 at KarapiroThe detour of SH1 at Karapiro will take an extra 18 minutes.19 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandPolice find body in Waikato RiverThe body is believed to be a person who jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday.19 Dec 03:26 AM
OpinionAl WilliamsSaying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel PostAl Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.19 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandTraffic management in place at Tairua trouble spot over peak summer periodTairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.19 Dec 12:17 AM
OpinionAlison SmithFirst HC Post editor remembers community paper's early daysOPINION: Alison Smith was the newspaper's first editor.19 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandSignificant delays on SH1 near Cambridge after truck and car crash'Delay your journey or expect delays until vehicle recovery can be completed.'18 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandOne dead, six injured in two crashes south of AucklandThe crashes happened in Karaka and on the Waikato expressway.18 Dec 09:09 PM
RacingYoung greyhound trainer born into the industryLuke Hore is the latest young achiever recognised within the greyhound industry.18 Dec 08:46 PM
OpinionThames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt pays tribute to community newspaperThames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt weighs in on newspaper closure.18 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Solutions must be found' for lack of local journalism, Jeanz saysLoss of local news meant 'weaker communities' as the climate crisis bites.18 Dec 07:30 PM
New ZealandGangster caught showering fully clothed after alleged offendingThe man was charged with dangerous driving, breaching bail and failing to stop for police.18 Dec 06:56 PM
New ZealandHC Post closure marks end of 45-year-journeyThere is more history to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post than meets the eye.18 Dec 03:30 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderThis popular town's newspaper was closing. And then the editor stepped upA newspaper has been saved, paving the way for several similar deals for other towns.18 Dec 08:16 AM
New ZealandDriver in police-shooting chase admits he's 'too old' to be appearing in courtJason Barton didn't stop driving despite the tyres being spiked and police following him.18 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandFears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.18 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato kākāpō goes on a surprise off-grid adventureThe endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.18 Dec 12:28 AM
EntertainmentA look at the new Hobbiton Movie Set behind the scenes tourReporter Mitchell Hageman experiences a previously unseen glimpse of the famous Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, with a new behind-the-scenes tour now open. Video / Mitchell HagemanWatch17 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandSteve Braunias: Well-known painter Mark Braunias diesSteve Braunias reports on his brother's death17 Dec 09:28 PM
All BlacksHika Elliot reunited with treasured jersey thanks to collectorThe missing rugby jersey was found after a two-year search.17 Dec 08:36 PM
New ZealandPatches, motorcycles and firearms seized after gang tangiFour arrested, police say further arrests were likely.17 Dec 07:01 PM
New Zealand'Dad lived in his boots': Daughter's tribute to forestry worker killed doing the job he lovedTia Rissetto, a man with the 'biggest heart', leaves behind 12 grandchildren.17 Dec 12:56 AM
New ZealandAlleged Coromandel shooter named as victim's family come together to grieveStuart Edmondson made a brief appearance in the High Court this morning.16 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandTCDC councillor puts hand up for mayoraltyFirst-term councillor believes he has the passion and skills the district needs.16 Dec 09:00 PM
