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Latest Waikato news

Breeder allowed to own 10 dogs despite disqualification after puppy neglect, death
Waikato Herald

Breeder allowed to own 10 dogs despite disqualification after puppy neglect, death

One of Anne Glover's puppies was found dead and three others had to be euthanised.

09 Mar 05:55 AM
Sport

Title showdowns: Six national superbike crowns on the line at Taupō

Fans can join a free three-lap track cruise during the Taupō race weekend.

09 Mar 04:13 AM
Waikato Herald

Waikato Expressway reopens after smash near Mercer

One person has serious injuries and three others were hurt.

09 Mar 02:54 AM

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Inside New Zealand's regenerative farming festival
Waikato Herald

Inside New Zealand's regenerative farming festival

Underground Festival's topics ranged from biochar to soil health to moths and butterflies.

09 Mar 02:00 AM
Diabetic patient died after vanishing while looking for food in hospital
Waikato Herald

Diabetic patient died after vanishing while looking for food in hospital

A 79-year-old was missing for nearly an hour before being found in a stairwell.

09 Mar 01:00 AM
'Hardly braked': Drunk speeding driver killed two mates and lost a leg in fiery crash
Waikato Herald

'Hardly braked': Drunk speeding driver killed two mates and lost a leg in fiery crash

09 Mar 12:41 AM
Friend 'relieved and angry' after remains found where missing mate's phone pinged
Waikato Herald

Friend 'relieved and angry' after remains found where missing mate's phone pinged

08 Mar 06:29 PM
SH5 reopens: One dead after car and trailer rolls on Napier-Taupō road
Waikato Herald

SH5 reopens: One dead after car and trailer rolls on Napier-Taupō road

08 Mar 06:20 PM
One person dies in SH1 crash near Lake Taupō
Waikato Herald

One person dies in SH1 crash near Lake Taupō

08 Mar 06:29 AM
'Doesn't get any worse than this': Man creates fake WhatsApp message after rape allegation
Waikato Herald

'Doesn't get any worse than this': Man creates fake WhatsApp message after rape allegation

Police started to question if the woman had made a false complaint.

07 Mar 09:32 PM
'It didn’t feel real': Farmer in shock after finding skeleton by highway
Waikato Herald

'It didn’t feel real': Farmer in shock after finding skeleton by highway

Farmer Clare Douglas said the skeleton was clothed and had work boots on.

06 Mar 04:00 PM
Chiefs crush Moana Pasifika
Sport

Chiefs crush Moana Pasifika

Leroy Carter crossed over three times in the 57-24 victory.

06 Mar 07:59 AM
'I know where you guys live': Car thief tells victim after being caught by members of the public
Waikato Herald

'I know where you guys live': Car thief tells victim after being caught by members of the public

The Hamilton man brazenly got into gyms, stole car keys, and took off in the vehicles.

06 Mar 06:00 AM
Inside the first Chiefs squads and what today's team can still learn from them
Sport

Inside the first Chiefs squads and what today's team can still learn from them

Brad Meurant and Jono Gibbes look into the past – and future.

06 Mar 04:00 AM
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Traffic disrupted on Waikato state highway after human remains discovered
Waikato Herald

Traffic disrupted on Waikato state highway after human remains discovered

Police were called about 10am after the remains were discovered.

06 Mar 01:37 AM
'Off the chains': How Hamilton Homegrown aims to showcase New Zealand's coolness
Lifestyle

'Off the chains': How Hamilton Homegrown aims to showcase New Zealand's coolness

It's the first time Homegrown will be held in Hamilton, following its predecessor X-Air.

05 Mar 05:00 PM
Deadly farm accidents: Farmers died days apart lifting vehicles with tractor forks
Waikato Herald

Deadly farm accidents: Farmers died days apart lifting vehicles with tractor forks

The son of one farmer said his father 'could have died a thousand times in other ways'.

05 Mar 04:00 PM
Fire breaks out near Waikato chicken farm
Waikato Herald

Fire breaks out near Waikato chicken farm

Smoke from the blaze drifted towards nearby towns.

05 Mar 06:58 AM
Kiwi content creator ‘permanently banned’ from TikTok over involuntary Tourette’s tic
Waikato Herald

Kiwi content creator ‘permanently banned’ from TikTok over involuntary Tourette’s tic

Leighton Clarke had garnered 4.7 million followers on his TikTok account.

05 Mar 05:10 AM
Health workers left unpaid after Waikato payroll glitch hits 5500 staff
Waikato Herald

Health workers left unpaid after Waikato payroll glitch hits 5500 staff

About 5500 HNZ staff in Waikato have been affected by an error in the rostering system.

05 Mar 05:08 AM
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Woman admits causing crash that killed promising young jockey riding dirt bike
Waikato Herald

Woman admits causing crash that killed promising young jockey riding dirt bike

The victim's family is now fighting to keep the summary of facts of the case concealed.

05 Mar 05:00 AM
Person charged over Mātangi assault, more arrests likely
Waikato Herald

Person charged over Mātangi assault, more arrests likely

The alleged assault followed noisy burnouts on Marychurch Rd about 8pm.

05 Mar 03:33 AM
Uncertainty over Kaimanawa horse muster amid fears for future of herd
Waikato Herald

Uncertainty over Kaimanawa horse muster amid fears for future of herd

KHH says 149 animals must be rehomed in 2026 or the herd could exceed 1000 in three years.

05 Mar 02:18 AM
'Cows, cows, cows, cows': Waikato dairy awards celebrate 2026 winners
Waikato Herald

'Cows, cows, cows, cows': Waikato dairy awards celebrate 2026 winners

Waikato share farmer, manager and trainee of the year announced at awards dinner.

04 Mar 10:45 PM
Motorsport and music – here's what's on in Waikato
Waikato Herald

Motorsport and music – here's what's on in Waikato

What events are on in Waikato?

04 Mar 09:00 PM
'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave Rennie
Sport

'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave Rennie

Former players and coaches share what makes Dave Rennie the perfect candidate.

04 Mar 02:10 AM
'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuit
Waikato Herald

'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuit

They stole cars, a caravan and broke into a man's home, threatening him at knifepoint.

04 Mar 01:59 AM
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'Fiery' Flamencodanza lights up sold-out Hamilton crowd
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'Fiery' Flamencodanza lights up sold-out Hamilton crowd

The show was part of Hamilton Arts Festival.

03 Mar 09:00 PM
Don McGlashan and The Others a ‘brilliant’ end to arts festival
ReviewsCate Prestidge

Don McGlashan and The Others a ‘brilliant’ end to arts festival

The set drew from a deep and much-loved catalogue.

03 Mar 08:42 PM
Visa hurdle adds 'layer of suffering' for Australian seeking assisted dying in NZ
Waikato Herald

Visa hurdle adds 'layer of suffering' for Australian seeking assisted dying in NZ

Ned Kelly initially didn't meet the criteria despite 66 years in NZ and terminal cancer.

03 Mar 05:00 PM
Cancer campaigner and ex-wife of Olympic legend dies at 48
Waikato Herald

Cancer campaigner and ex-wife of Olympic legend dies at 48

Jackie Robertson leaves behind her only child Zac, 14, who is non-verbal.

03 Mar 04:00 PM
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'Back the f*** up': Shoplifter pulls out 30cm knife during thefts
Waikato Herald

'Back the f*** up': Shoplifter pulls out 30cm knife during thefts

It was likely the stolen items were going to be traded for money or drugs.

03 Mar 05:00 AM
'A miracle': Family reunited with cat 5 years after she ran off
Waikato Herald

'A miracle': Family reunited with cat 5 years after she ran off

Honey returned to Waikato family after running away in Christchurch en route to Dunedin.

03 Mar 04:00 AM
Person in serious condition after SH1 crash between car and motorbike in Waikato
Waikato Herald

Person in serious condition after SH1 crash between car and motorbike in Waikato

The crash between a car and motorbike happened at Meremere at 1.45pm.

03 Mar 03:38 AM
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