Waikato news
Review: Hamilton staging of Bonnie and Clyde a 'ripsnorting spectacle’
Hamilton Musical Theatre is bringing the classic musical to life.
Waikato couple win big at Dairy Industry Awards
Judges said they were impressed with the first-time entrants' overall excellence.
How Napier's lunch walks are transforming midweek networking
What began as a simple 'excuse' to get out for a walk has grown.
Upbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steam
Strong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.
Jessica Cameron’s journey from student to shepherd
Growing Future Farmers graduate secures a shepherd job on a Te Akau farm in the Waikato.
Chiefs score 32 unanswered points to beat Crusaders
The Chiefs trailed 19-3 late in the first half but came back to win big.
Tomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mud
Matamata trainer one of the few to reach 1000 career wins in New Zealand.
NZ Olympic medallist set for surgery after crash
Hayden Wilde said he will take an emergency medical flight to Belgium for surgery.
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On the Up: Waikato music and sports stars share how they stay positive
Music legend Neil Finn and other celebrities share their thoughts.
On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.
'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25
A rebrand and a change of hands later, NES is going strong and ready for new chapter.
New Zealand news
$100M Maths Budget Questioned, Police Porn Probe, US-China Tariff Cut | NZ Herald News Update
Principals question $100M maths spend, ex-cop faces porn probe, US & China agree to major tariff reductions.
Flagship fundraiser returns as homelessness crisis deepens in Auckland
Homelessness in Auckland has surged, with a 53% rise in rough sleepers since September.
Child ended up in Starship while living in damp Kāinga Ora home
The Tenancy Tribunal said the mother's complaints to Kāinga Ora fell on deaf ears.
'Kick in the teeth': Hamilton workers join protest for pay equity
The bill, announced on Tuesday, was passed under urgency on Wednesday night.
Resurfacing works to cause delays on SH1 until July
NZTA said works on the Waikato Expressway would start on Sunday.
Waikato sports news
'Real tough': Watene-Zelezniak on intense NRL comeback game
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak returned after a 12-week wrist injury break.
Tall Blacks score rare victory over Boomers in series finale
The Tall Blacks beat Australia 106-97 in Hamilton on Sunday.
Mick On Monday: Ellis joins legends in Hall of Fame
New Zealand's biggest racehorse buyer joins its most elite club.
Waikato business news
Mother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'
“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."
'Like a Band-Aid': Methanex deal highlights energy supply challenges
Contact is buying 2.8 petajoules of gas from Methanex over eight weeks.
Commerce Commission files criminal charges against Woolworths
The commission signalled the charges in December.
Waikato lifestyle news
Review: Hamilton staging of Bonnie and Clyde a 'ripsnorting spectacle’
Hamilton Musical Theatre is bringing the classic musical to life.
An Insider’s Guide to Kirikiriroa Hamilton
From iconic gardens to independent food spots, Hamilton's got plenty to boast about.
Rural news
Crash in ATV on remote property kills 10-year-old boy and critically injures father
The boy’s brother and a friend also suffered serious and minor injuries.
Anzco Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meat
Profit was down from $44.4m last year.
Greytown teen named Dairy Trainee of the Year
'He has a broad knowledge and he’s a hard worker.'
OneRoof property news
Traitors NZ star selling her home to chase acting dream overseas
Former cop says letting go was a hard decision to make.
Couple bought 125-year-old church on a whim - put their bed next to the pulpit
“We would be driving past a church and Suzanne would go, ‘Stop, stop, stop.'"
Rich-listers sell their family home for just $1.2m - well below CV
And they've pulled their 10-bedroom mansion from the market.
Car news and advice
Audi S6 e-tron Avant first drive: left of centre
Left-hand drive S6 e-tron is doing the rounds in NZ. We drive it.
S-Class rocket turns 50: the mighty Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 still stuns
A half-century since the 450 SEL 6.9 first graced the autobahn. It still looks serious.
Nissan has created a retro 1990s-style driving game - and you can play it here
Formula E-inspired game is an 8-bit-style nostalgia blast.
More Waikato news
'Significant win': New Homegrown host city confident in pulling it off
Homegrown is returning to its roots and being welcomed with open arms.
Punters should be on weather watch ahead of Rotorua feature
It is that time of the year when the weather forecast becomes as important as race form.
'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes
Protests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.