Waikato HeraldHamilton family's Christmas lights bring hope to little miracles and kids in needThe Wells family's Christmas lights draw hundreds of families each year.16 Dec 04:01 AM
Waikato Herald'Perfect day': MP marries long-time partner in surprise home weddingOnly 44 guests were invited to the surprise ceremony for friends and family.16 Dec 02:10 AM
SportGatland linked with international coaching return – reportsWarren Gatland has been working with Uruguay since stepping down as Wales coach.16 Dec 01:47 AM
Waikato HeraldThames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire seasonThe restricted season covers the entire Thames-Coromandel district.15 Dec 07:23 PM
Waikato HeraldHamilton sailor back for Christmas after 307 days at sea with HMNZS AotearoaAmra-Maree Simek has served on three Navy ships since joining in 2020.15 Dec 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice launch critical incident probe after fatal Waikato crash involving BMW15 Dec 04:46 AM
Waikato HeraldOne person flown to hospital after water-related incident at Raglan beach The person was flown to Waikato Hospital for treatment in late afternoon emergency.14 Dec 06:05 AM
Waikato Herald'Incredibly painful': Hamilton Zoo forced to put down three animals, including 23-year-old giraffeThe past week has been filled with heartbreak for zookeepers tending the animals.14 Dec 05:49 AM
Sport'Last six weeks have been hell': David Nyika's emotional message after winNyika and fiancée Lexy Thornberry recently announced she had been diagnosed with cancer.14 Dec 01:31 AM
Waikato HeraldHow one woman saved South Waikato’s stories from being forgottenRetired teacher Elsie Monahan has spent nearly a decade chronicling local history.13 Dec 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMillion-dollar Lotto win in Waikato as Christmas promo adds $6m in prizesAn Auckland player also won $400,000 on Strike Four. 13 Dec 08:39 PM
Waikato HeraldVintage passion drives Geoff’s 4WD tractor missionGeoff's restored tractor combines a Ford 5000 transmission with an 8000 engine.13 Dec 04:01 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: ‘Tis the season for the great cricket ground debateOPINION: Everyone seems to have an opinion on which cricket ground is the best.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Maybe make a back-up plan': Forecasters eye up Christmas weatherRain is on the way next week, but what will the skies look like on Xmas Day?13 Dec 03:02 AM
Waikato Herald'Very happy people': Hamilton street wins fight to stop child sex offender moving inCorrections dropped the Hamilton East address after complaints from locals.12 Dec 09:00 PM
Waikato Herald'I always just loved making stuff': Sculptor’s giant metal cowCow "Sharona" shows Adrian Worsley has a knack for turning farm trash into treasure.12 Dec 04:01 PM
Waikato HeraldHamilton IT manager jailed for sharing child exploitation filesMatthew Daniel Gregory admitted to making fake profiles to share the abuse material.12 Dec 06:12 AM
Waikato HeraldCalculated gang hit: Judge condemns 'waste' as killer gets life in jailMongrel Mob president Teina Williams, 34, must serve at least 17 years for murder.12 Dec 04:56 AM
Waikato HeraldThe stories, scandals and showdowns that defined 2025From Trump’s return to AI fears, 2025 reshaped global and Kiwi life.12 Dec 04:00 AM
SportHow three Waikato riders tackle the challenge of new horses at Special OlympicsThe Waikato trio are among 40 riders vying for medals in Christchurch.12 Dec 02:50 AM
Waikato Herald'The real heroes': Public tip-off leads to Whangamatā meth bustA 34-year-old local man is in custody.12 Dec 01:39 AM
Waikato Herald'He had big plans': Farmer killed in crash was planning marriage proposal Tony Fox, 34, died when a car hit a power pole on SH2 near Karangahake.11 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionThrough the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year was about much more than job lossesTokoroa once had more than 19,000 residents, with 5000 of them working at the mill.11 Dec 04:55 PM
SportForsman takes strong team to super-strong Waikato Cup dayWaikato Cup day is one of the biggest of the year at Te Rapa.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldChristmas comes early for fans of speed reductionsSections of SH25 in the Coromandel will drop to 50km/h before the summer holiday peak.11 Dec 07:48 AM
Waikato Herald'He's not like others': Ten-year-old goes viral for mowing kaumātua lawns for freeYoung boys usually enjoy playing video games, but not Harry Muru-Kete, his dad says.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice charge three over Hamilton copper theftsThe alleged thefts targeted reels of copper at a Frankton commercial site.11 Dec 02:42 AM
Waikato HeraldBaby boom: Critically endangered wētā thrive in breeding programme The insects are growing larger than any previously recorded at Mahoenui Reserve.11 Dec 01:01 AM
Waikato HeraldBrave 7-year-old takes on Tryathlon after major health battleThe Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon series has involved over 500,000 children since 1992.10 Dec 10:24 PM
Waikato HeraldDrunken skipper Travis Whiteman fined for reversing into swimmers with propellor Both women suffered permanent scarring and ongoing psychological trauma.10 Dec 08:59 PM
Waikato Herald'Must be dismissed': Pregnant mum-of-five who stole $500k loses bid to get out of jail Ariana Thompson-Bell argued the 55% discount to her sentence was inadequate. 10 Dec 08:00 PM
