EnergyWork to start on NZ's biggest solar farm in 2025It would create enough power to supply the equivalent of about 35,000 homes.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandTruck roll in Waikato dislodges powerline, SH30 in Benneydale blockedThe road is expected to be blocked for the next one to two hours.29 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near CambridgeAt this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.29 Jan 01:45 AM
PoliticsThe 38 roads where speed limits will be increasedThe changes will take effect by July 1.29 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incidentIt comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.28 Jan 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'28 Jan 09:08 PM
New Zealand‘I’m so broken’: Family’s grief after car crashes into Fonterra truck, killing young coupleThe man has pleaded not guilty and will keep his name a secret for now.28 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice searching for wanted man, Daaron Wilson, in Hamilton and Huntly areasPolice believe he is in the Huntly or Hamilton area.28 Jan 02:17 AM
New ZealandFour people flown to hospital by helicopter after Napier-Taupō Rd crashThree rescue helicopters, one each from Taupō, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, responded.27 Jan 07:30 PM
New Zealand'More than mining': student showcases Waihi's history aside from gold'A lot of students my age take this place for granted and can’t wait to move away.'27 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Wanted for years': Australian child physical therapy service to open NZ clinic'Hundreds' of NZ families have travelled to Australia for intensive therapy.27 Jan 04:03 PM
New ZealandSummer Concert Tour shines through storms in CoromandelCold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear played in Whitianga on the weekend.27 Jan 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boostThe Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.25 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Unforgettable’ - orca pod stuns surfers with close encounter'Time just froze as it glided past. You can’t explain the feeling.'25 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandOrcas stun surfers at Sunset Beach, Port WaikatoSurfers at a popular beach in the Waikato had an unforgettable encounter on Saturday when they were joined in the waves by a pod of playful orca whales. Video / SuppliedWatch25 Jan 04:06 AM
New Zealand'I would be scared 24/7': Hindu priest convicted for gouging woman's eyes, other assaultsJainesh Prasad now risks being deported from New Zealand.24 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandHave you seen missing woman Gracie?Police say Gracie was last seen on January 17 around Fairmont St, Ngāruawāhia.24 Jan 03:38 AM
BusinessWhere Auckland rents rose the fastest in 2024Viewing and listings may be picking up after 'subdued activity' late last year.23 Jan 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Upsetting': Police appeal for witnesses after serious Waikato crashPolice said support services will be available for those first on the scene.23 Jan 08:34 PM
New ZealandHave you seen missing man Travis?The 24-year-old has been missing since January 17.23 Jan 02:26 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 ZealandSexual assault probe at popular music festival for teensA festivalgoer told the Herald he woke up and noticed detectives around a taped-off tent.22 Jan 08:50 PM
KahuWhy the Māori Queen’s visit to Rātana marks a new eraThe Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori will be welcomed at 3pm Thursday.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch warrants executed in Christchurch after woman dies following Waikato brawlThe 42-year-old died after a violent brawl in broad daylight.22 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandTeenagers face dishonesty charges after spate of crime in CoromandelThe alleged offenders could have been involved in several incidents since early January.21 Jan 10:09 PM
New ZealandOne dead after two-vehicle crash outside PutāruruEmergency services were alerted to the incident at 4.50pm.21 Jan 08:00 AM
New Zealand'I’ve got four counts of manslaughter and I want to make you the fifth,' man tells copDylan Cossey spiralled into alcoholism following the street racing deaths.21 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandFishermen beat shark with broom after beast takes giant tuna's tailThe trio of men beat the shark away as they tried to haul the fish onboard. 21 Jan 05:08 AM
New ZealandSH30 at Kinleith blocked after logs spill from trailerLogs spilled from a trailer separated from a logging truck this afternoon in Kinleith.21 Jan 03:58 AM
New Zealand‘Multiple cars’ on fire at Hamilton scrapyard, Fire and Emergency investigateIt took almost two hours to extinguish the blaze at the National Steel Ltd scrapyard.21 Jan 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Selfless and heroic act': Jetskier died saving his brother's lifePolice divers recovered the body of Vincent 'Vinnie' Cornell from Lake Taupō on Monday.21 Jan 01:15 AM
New ZealandWeekend crash increases Waikato’s January road death tollMinistry of Transport data shows three people have died on Waikato roads this month.20 Jan 11:58 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 ZealandWatch: 'Red mist' blamed for policeman’s dangerous U-turn in front of truckThe officer is being spoken to, but that's not enough, the affected truckie says.20 Jan 10:52 PM
