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Irish rugby hero's life-saving kiss: All Blacks fan brought back from dead
A last-minute trip, a scream in a carpark - and a father's life is saved.
Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill
At least 12 fire trucks responded.
Editor's Picks
The Nukes in town with three-part harmony, great songs, and a new album
Musical miscreants who bring joy and harmony to all they encounter.
Sir John Kirwan hits the road in name of kids' mental health
He will be in Hamilton as part of a national trip for children's mental health initiative.
Matariki 2022: Celebrate Māori New Year, updated Waikato events schedule
Te Ohu Whakaita Charitable Trust presents the Matariki ki Waikato 2022 festival.
Irish rugby hero's life-saving kiss: All Blacks fan brought back from dead
A last-minute trip, a scream in a carpark - and a father's life is saved.
Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill
At least 12 fire trucks responded.
Community committees on the cards for Hamilton
Current councillors recommend the establishment of community committees to new council.
Region in bid to increase immunisation rates
Health experts are warning we are primed for potential outbreaks of other illnesses
HCC won't apply for Government Three Waters funding yet
Hamilton City Council just put its foot down demanding answers before making a decision.
Bill Bartie's rugby travels
Te Awamutu-based Bill Bartie travelled the world but still calls Te Awamutu his home.
Finally, a home for Tairua's skatepark, but not everyone's happy
The long-awaited Tairua Skatepark has officially found its home.
Going keto: Why we're sticking with low-carb lifestyle
OPINION: "We don't feel deprived and we enjoy good, tasty food."
NZHerald Local Focus
Local Focus: Tat24food 'You walk away feeling good'
Discounted tattoos for donated food in Huntly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The Taupō electorate explained
From Cambridge to Tūrangi - there's much to consider. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: International singer adds spark to Christian festival
Lauren Daigle made her NZ debut on Friday. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teen hit by vehicle on way to school, suffers serious injuries
The pupil was airlifted to hospital.
Special store helps Tokoroa's needy access food support with dignity
Social supermarket gives people in need the opportunity to choose products themselves.
Builder's $20K offer: We'll pay your rent while we build your house
"Families trying to get into a home are struggling, so we've come up with a way to help."
The 'surprising' sale that shows surf town is defying the slump
House prices in Raglan are on the rise.
Rural News
Book highlights meat sector contribution to economy
Meeting Change tells story of 100 years of New Zealand's red meat industry.
Changes would see Pacific families struggle to afford a pig - community leader
Proposed changes to pig farming could make it harder to buy a whole pig for events.
Climate change: He Waka Eke Noa needs 'critical' changes
The HWEN plan lets farmers pay different rates for methane and carbon dioxide emissions.
More local news
Prisoners building new quarters after riot
New parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.
Waikato iwi ready to see Māori mayor for Matamata
Ngāti Hinerangi support the idea of increased diversity in Matamata-Piako District Council
Hamilton and Waikato Tourism appoints new chief executive
Greenwell has been interim general manager since the departure of Jason Dawson.
Waikato offers mighty good fun these school holidays
The Waikato region is jam-packed with fun, boredom-buster experiences.
Sir John Kirwan hits the road in name of kids' mental health
He will be in Hamilton as part of a national trip for children's mental health initiative.
Game-changing development opportunity opens for Te Aroha
The council bought land to develop for industrial purposes and attract businesses.
Murder accused had no option but to shoot, says defence
Closing submissions from the Crown and defence counsel for Adrian Phillips are under way.
Matariki weekend events drew special guests to Hamilton
Hamilton Lake concert, kite day and special arts programme launch drew crowds to Hamilton.
Waikato MMR vaccination campaign starts to show results
173 doses have been administered to kids whose caregivers were contacted by the DHB.
How fast are we sinking? Sea level rise in Thames-Coromandel could be three times faster
A presenter says sea levels could rise much more quickly than district council data shows.
Museum's new gallery a move away from Euro-centric image
Thames Museum set to unveil taonga from life before European settlers.
Kīngitanga mourns tumuaki Anaru Tamihana
Māoridom is mourning the loss of tumuaki and kingmaker Anaru Tamihana of Ngāti Hauā.
Cyclist killed after truck collision named
Police have named the woman who died following a fatal crash in Hamilton on Monday.
Health experts warn of Covid-19 and flu co-infection
Covid-19 and the flu are circulating in our communities.