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Latest Waikato news

Black Caps v England: NZ wrecks visitors' top order - again
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Black Caps v England: NZ wrecks visitors' top order - again

Live updates of the third and final One-Day International, from Sky Stadium.

01 Nov 01:57 AM
Waikato Herald

'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays off

Snow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.

31 Oct 04:05 PM
Waikato Herald

'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour

A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.

31 Oct 07:00 AM

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Beach town's $1 reserve drama: Buyer withdraws winning bid at the last minute
Waikato Herald

Beach town's $1 reserve drama: Buyer withdraws winning bid at the last minute

Bargain hunters clash at unusual Coromandel auction.

31 Oct 06:16 AM
One dead after serious two-car crash, SH3 near Hamilton Airport closed
Waikato Herald

One dead after serious two-car crash, SH3 near Hamilton Airport closed

NZ Transport Agency said SH3 was closed and detours were in place.

31 Oct 01:19 AM
Measles outbreak: How to know if you are protected
Waikato Herald

Measles outbreak: How to know if you are protected

31 Oct 01:00 AM
Luxon thinks minister deserved sacking – revisit the 'farcical' interview when he couldn't say
Waikato Herald

Luxon thinks minister deserved sacking – revisit the 'farcical' interview when he couldn't say

31 Oct 12:44 AM
'Shook the world': NZ's youngest MP collects Time magazine award in New York
Waikato Herald

'Shook the world': NZ's youngest MP collects Time magazine award in New York

31 Oct 12:37 AM
Police say no foul play suspected in teacher's mysterious disappearance
Waikato Herald

Police say no foul play suspected in teacher's mysterious disappearance

31 Oct 12:37 AM
Iconic Taupō Hole in One reopens after $1m upgrade
Waikato Herald

Iconic Taupō Hole in One reopens after $1m upgrade

The redevelopment includes new covered bays, café and 'Ball Blaster'.

31 Oct 12:23 AM
Familiar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffle
Waikato Herald

Familiar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffle

Angela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.

30 Oct 10:22 PM
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Matamata
Waikato Herald

One dead after two-vehicle crash in Matamata

Emergency services were called to the crash just before 4.40pm on Thursday.

30 Oct 06:55 PM
Marsh looking to continue spring 3-year-old domination
Sport

Marsh looking to continue spring 3-year-old domination

The Cambridge trainer has a stacked team of 3-year-olds ready for racing's classics.

30 Oct 04:00 PM
Bayly claims he was 'misled' before quitting Cabinet over staffer incident
Waikato Herald

Bayly claims he was 'misled' before quitting Cabinet over staffer incident

The National MP says he regrets resigning and will fight to clear his name.

30 Oct 03:45 AM
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Why fire brigades say Fire and Emergency’s water rescue ban puts their communities at risk
Waikato Herald

Why fire brigades say Fire and Emergency’s water rescue ban puts their communities at risk

Police now have the only vessel able to respond along the Waikato River.

30 Oct 02:51 AM
Waitomo welcomes youngest councillor and first Māori deputy mayor
Waikato Herald

Waitomo welcomes youngest councillor and first Māori deputy mayor

Isaiah Wallace, 30, fulfils a goal first voiced on the Waitomo Youth Council.

29 Oct 09:19 PM
Expos and Gourmet in the Gardens - here's what's on in Waikato
Waikato Herald

Expos and Gourmet in the Gardens - here's what's on in Waikato

What events are on in Waikato?

29 Oct 08:00 PM
Waiōuru skies to light up for charity
Waikato Herald

Waiōuru skies to light up for charity

'Waiōuru might be a small place, but it’s got a big heart.'

29 Oct 04:00 PM
Tickner, Ravindra and Mitchell guide Black Caps to series win over England
Sport

Tickner, Ravindra and Mitchell guide Black Caps to series win over England

New Zealand cricketers haven’t lost a home ODI series since the start of 2019.

29 Oct 06:55 AM
'Incompetent but good intentions': Tradie cleared of most fraud charges
Waikato Herald

'Incompetent but good intentions': Tradie cleared of most fraud charges

Jason Lambert accused of taking on concreting and landscaping jobs but not finishing them.

29 Oct 12:24 AM
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'This would never, ever happen again' - neighbours list their homes at the same time
Waikato Herald

'This would never, ever happen again' - neighbours list their homes at the same time

Massive chunk of waterfront land worth over $8m up for grabs.

28 Oct 11:24 PM
'Incredible people': Friends mourn US couple killed in Waikato crash
Waikato Herald

'Incredible people': Friends mourn US couple killed in Waikato crash

The pair died on SH1 earlier this month, with three others seriously injured.

28 Oct 10:56 PM
This calf club for 'townies' has been running for almost 40 years
Waikato Herald

This calf club for 'townies' has been running for almost 40 years

Janet Macky remembers every child who has joined her club, and many have stayed in touch.

28 Oct 10:45 PM
One ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton wedding
Waikato Herald

One ring to rule them all! Hollywood actor crashes Hobbiton wedding

Sharik and Jessica Burgess-Stride got married at Hobbiton on Monday.

28 Oct 08:28 PM
Two US tourists named after fatal SH1 crash
Waikato Herald

Two US tourists named after fatal SH1 crash

Two American tourists, Filipino woman named after fatal SH1 crashes

28 Oct 06:44 PM
Call the pawlice: Cat burglar pinches clothes in Cambridge
Waikato Herald

Call the pawlice: Cat burglar pinches clothes in Cambridge

Kevin the cat has a weakness for gardening gloves and bathing suits.

28 Oct 04:00 AM
One seriously injured after Waikato highway crash, road closed
Waikato Herald

One seriously injured after Waikato highway crash, road closed

Emergency services were called just after 2.30pm.

28 Oct 03:31 AM
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Surfboard lost in Australia washes up in Raglan 2400km away
Waikato Herald

Surfboard lost in Australia washes up in Raglan 2400km away

Kitesurfer Alvaro Bon traced the board’s owner to Tasmania.

27 Oct 10:07 PM
'Bring life back to the water': $26m boost for Hauraki Gulf restoration
Waikato Herald

'Bring life back to the water': $26m boost for Hauraki Gulf restoration

The NEXT Foundation is investing $20m in the Gulf’s largest reef restoration.

27 Oct 07:56 PM
'He no longer has power over me': Victim confronts 'predator', saying she'll never forgive him
Waikato Herald

'He no longer has power over me': Victim confronts 'predator', saying she'll never forgive him

Robert Manu Tukiri Jnr has been jailed for sexually abusing four children.

27 Oct 07:00 PM
'What a ride': 2025 Mt Ruapehu ski season a mixed bag
Waikato Herald

'What a ride': 2025 Mt Ruapehu ski season a mixed bag

A slow start, strong middle of the season and an abrupt washout was the story of 2025.

27 Oct 05:14 PM
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Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, but there are several exemptions
Waikato Herald

Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, but there are several exemptions

Hipkins said money from a CGT would be funnelled back to give Kiwis free doctors visits.

27 Oct 04:32 PM
'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island
Waikato Herald

'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island

'There is quite a wide risk of thunderstorms tonight and into tomorrow.'

27 Oct 07:53 AM
Supermarket recall: Pams Te Kūiti cooked chook could make you crook
Waikato Herald

Supermarket recall: Pams Te Kūiti cooked chook could make you crook

The supermarket is warning anyone who bought the chooks: 'Do not consume'.

27 Oct 07:01 AM
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