Waikato news
'I blacked out for a little bit': Meet the five new All Blacks
All you need to know about the five new faces in the All Blacks squad to face France.
Robertson names five new All Blacks for first squad of 2025
The All Blacks host France next month to begin their season.
Cheap food boxes in Hawke’s Bay, if you attend cooking and growing workshops
Mai Kai is an initiative dedicated to strengthening food systems in Hawke’s Bay.
On The Up: The Hawke's Bay disability fitness programme making national waves
'If it’s that this big in Hawke’s Bay, what would it be elsewhere?'
'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strong
Robin Hill retired at 58 and began collecting tractors, including a 1940s Fowler VF.
Tūrangi homicide investigation: Man arrested after woman found dead
The 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today.
Our top Premium stories this year: Special offer for Herald, Viva, Listener
School rankings, property deals, gangs, All Black line-ups, and restaurant reviews.
Thirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division draw
The $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.
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'Game changer': Corrections Minister opens Waikeria Prison's new 596-bed facility
The jail's extension spans about 21 hectares and includes 28 new buildings.
'I knew something wasn't right': Baby's journey to rare diagnosis after 30 seizures a day
At 6 months old, Mila was diagnosed with CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD).
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
New Zealand news
'Peculiar way': Murder victim had $50,000 cash hidden in her freezer
Julia DeLuney is on trial for allegedly killing her mother, Helen Gregory, 79, in 2024.
MetService Severe Weather - June 23 - 28
MetService Severe Weather - June 23 - 28. Video / MetService
'Read our travel advice': MFAT urges travellers to regularly check news for updates
Israel briefly closed its airspace following US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.
Meth, ammunition, homemade taser seized in dawn police raid
Armed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs executed two search warrants on Wednesday.
Cold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash
'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'
Waikato sports news
Putāruru to host historic lightweight title fight
Waikato boxer Jadene Treadaway will take on Tricia MacKenzie.
Naitoa Ah Kuoi stays with Chiefs for another year
Ah Kuoi made his debut for the Chiefs in 2020 and has since become a fan-favourite.
'I blacked out for a little bit': Meet the five new All Blacks
All you need to know about the five new faces in the All Blacks squad to face France.
Waikato business news
Tainui Group Holdings welcomes new CEO
The news comes a year after previous chief executive Chris Joblin announced his departure.
Big four power firms near deal to secure Huntly's back-up role
New Zealand's big power generators want to offset dry-year risk.
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
Waikato lifestyle news
Play inspired by Agatha Christie's life to be staged in Hamilton
The Mysterious Disappearance will have its opening night on June 28.
Hate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead
If you need a break from the slopes or don’t fancy a ski, there’s still a lot to do this.
Rural news
On The Up: A royal new venture with King Bees Honey
Cate and Mike King talk to Tom Raynel about their new business King Bees Honey.
Vege tips: Winter, time for onions and strawberries
OPINION: Kem Ormond is busy with onion seed trays & preparing the ground for strawberries.
The ABCs of wool in 1934
The Hawke’s Bay Tribune published a handy guide to wool terminology in 1934.
OneRoof property news
Historic mansion for sale as owners pull plug on lucrative boarding house
Delays to Dunedin's new hospital cited as reason for decision.
Worst and cheapest: Fire-damaged house sells for $151,000
Two developers went "hammer and tongs" at mortgagee auction.
How long before home-buyers lose their bargaining power?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Car news and advice
Mercedes-Benz backpedals on EV deadline, keeps petrol dreams alive
The company will extend petrol and hybrid models beyond 2030 due to slower EV adoption.
Matchbox New Zealand: new luxury sanctuary for car-elite.
Match box is a new members-only luxury car storage facility in Auckland.
Tasman gets tough: ARB previews full off-road kit for the Kia Tasman
ARB has previewed off-road accessories for the Kia's new ute.
More Waikato news
'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near you
Drone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.
'A let-down': Iwi challenges DoC, minister over ski field deals
They allege the Crown ignored Treaty obligations by not engaging with them.
Family selling their ski chalet to get better parking spot for their plane
Waikato couple built luxury A-frame in National Park.