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Latest Waikato news

'I thought I was going to die': Man drove into ex, pinning her between car and retaining wall
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'I thought I was going to die': Man drove into ex, pinning her between car and retaining wall

Judge: Chad Erueti has 'an unimpressive history of violence' and needed to be jailed.

01 Aug 08:00 AM
Sport

'No coincidences': Michelle Montague's journey to history-making UFC contract

Montague will make her UFC debut in Perth in September.

01 Aug 06:01 AM
Sport

Power Farming Cup junior rugby comp kicks off 2025 season

What started as a grassroots initiative seems to have turned into a staple event.

01 Aug 05:38 AM

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Boxing: Alex Mukuka to fight Dominic Reed
Sport

Boxing: Alex Mukuka to fight Dominic Reed

Alex Mukuka, of Matamata, won against Ross Malthus in May.

01 Aug 05:03 AM
87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic feat
Waikato Herald

87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic feat

The journey honours his late son Phil, a record-setting transatlantic rower.

01 Aug 03:47 AM
All Blacks v France in Hamilton: Fans excited to have All Blacks back in town
Waikato Herald

All Blacks v France in Hamilton: Fans excited to have All Blacks back in town

31 Jul 11:30 PM
All Blacks connect with fans in Hamilton ahead of test match against France
Sport

All Blacks connect with fans in Hamilton ahead of test match against France

31 Jul 11:06 PM
Waikato retirement village wins national award, showing golden ages are 'not a bore'
Waikato Herald

Waikato retirement village wins national award, showing golden ages are 'not a bore'

31 Jul 09:00 PM
Waikato tourism sector has reason to celebrate, RTO says
Waikato Herald

Waikato tourism sector has reason to celebrate, RTO says

31 Jul 06:00 PM
World-famous Kiwi house built from 12 shipping containers sells for over $2m
Waikato Herald

World-famous Kiwi house built from 12 shipping containers sells for over $2m

It took 16 months for the right buyers to make a move on unique luxury property.

31 Jul 05:22 PM
'Strong and unusual currents' forecast to continue overnight
Waikato Herald

'Strong and unusual currents' forecast to continue overnight

Kiwis are being urged to 'treat the threat as real'.

31 Jul 08:00 AM
'Grief does not rest': Family's heartfelt tribute to Hamilton homicide victim
Waikato Herald

'Grief does not rest': Family's heartfelt tribute to Hamilton homicide victim

Tyreece Te Pairi has been laid to rest in Tolaga Bay.

31 Jul 03:11 AM
Watch: Alleged drunk driver weaves across state highway, narrowly missing trucks
Waikato Herald

Watch: Alleged drunk driver weaves across state highway, narrowly missing trucks

At one point the footage captures the motorist missing a large truck by centimetres.

30 Jul 09:23 PM
Waikato racer wins NZ Superkarts title in Manfeild
Sport

Waikato racer wins NZ Superkarts title in Manfeild

The newly crowned champ doesn't let himself be slowed down by his battle with diabetes.

30 Jul 07:00 PM
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Man who wanted to hear Ardern's 'neck snap' says jail is 'terrifying'
Waikato Herald

Man who wanted to hear Ardern's 'neck snap' says jail is 'terrifying'

'I was simply sharing an opinion on an online forum ... I just would like to go home.'

30 Jul 06:00 PM
Liquidation sale: 10 properties worth more than $12m hit the market over unpaid tax
Waikato Herald

Liquidation sale: 10 properties worth more than $12m hit the market over unpaid tax

“The liquidators have made it clear - these are to sell.”

30 Jul 08:20 AM
Fowl play: Happy ending for feathered All Blacks pitch invader
Waikato Herald

Fowl play: Happy ending for feathered All Blacks pitch invader

The incident occurred during the second half of the All Blacks v France match in Hamilton.

30 Jul 06:00 AM
'Multiple excuses': Concrete tradie accused of taking deposits but not completing the jobs
Waikato Herald

'Multiple excuses': Concrete tradie accused of taking deposits but not completing the jobs

Jason Mark Lambert is defending 28 charges involving $80,000.

30 Jul 06:00 AM
NZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040
Business

NZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040

The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.

30 Jul 05:41 AM
Player spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC season
Sport

Player spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC season

Take a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.

30 Jul 01:36 AM
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Police seek information after assault on autistic person in Hamilton
Waikato Herald

Police seek information after assault on autistic person in Hamilton

The victim, aged 6 mentally, was attacked by a group of people.

29 Jul 10:45 PM
'Beyond stoked': Mt Ruapehu skifields open as snow enthusiasts flock to slopes
Waikato Herald

'Beyond stoked': Mt Ruapehu skifields open as snow enthusiasts flock to slopes

The skifields opened chairlifts for their advanced slopes on July 26, welcoming thousands.

29 Jul 06:00 PM
Home track hero hoping for final surge to end record season
Sport

Home track hero hoping for final surge to end record season

It is a numbers game for trainer Stephen Marsh at Cambridge today.

29 Jul 05:00 PM
'It still hasn’t really sunk in': Craig Grylls on becoming premiership winner
Sport

'It still hasn’t really sunk in': Craig Grylls on becoming premiership winner

The new champion of the New Zealand jockeys' ranks will be officially crowned today.

29 Jul 05:00 PM
'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZ
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Waikato Herald

'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZ

Severe thunderstorm watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.

29 Jul 05:00 PM
Completing NZ's Great Walks with kids: One family's epic journey
Lifestyle

Completing NZ's Great Walks with kids: One family's epic journey

For quality, screen-free family time, a Great Walk really delivers.

29 Jul 07:00 AM
All Blacks veteran ruled out of NPC season-opener with shoulder injury
Sport

All Blacks veteran ruled out of NPC season-opener with shoulder injury

The 30-year-old was one of eight All Blacks released for the opening round of the NPC.

29 Jul 06:23 AM
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Boxing: Floyd Masson interested in special Waikato bout
Sport

Boxing: Floyd Masson interested in special Waikato bout

Masson will fight John Parker tomorrow, but he is already eyeing up another big opponent.

29 Jul 06:00 AM
SH1B Telephone Rd rail crossing to reopen after safety upgrades
Waikato Herald

SH1B Telephone Rd rail crossing to reopen after safety upgrades

The road and rail crossing have been closed since 2022 due to safety concerns.

29 Jul 05:36 AM
Review: Cats by Hamilton Operatic Society makes for a 'fun night out'
Waikato Herald

Review: Cats by Hamilton Operatic Society makes for a 'fun night out'

Waikato theatre group performs Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical.

29 Jul 04:44 AM
Air NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourism
Waikato Herald

Air NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourism

The Spectacle and Hamilton Arts Festival are the first events supported.

29 Jul 03:00 AM
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Former netball player now turning heads in rugby circles
Sport

Former netball player now turning heads in rugby circles

Waikato sportswoman shares her inspirational journey and comeback from major injury.

29 Jul 01:49 AM
Boy racer blitz: Police disrupt gatherings with fines and arrests
Waikato Herald

Boy racer blitz: Police disrupt gatherings with fines and arrests

Police issued 51 tickets in Rotorua and 63 in Hamilton on Saturday.

28 Jul 11:07 PM
Milk tanker tribute for NZ's longest surviving Fryns-Aftimos patient
Waikato Herald

Milk tanker tribute for NZ's longest surviving Fryns-Aftimos patient

Tanker drivers fundraised to buy Andy a new bike, showing their support.

28 Jul 10:03 PM
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