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Latest Waikato news

'Most dangerous period' approaching as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfall during high tide
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'Most dangerous period' approaching as Cyclone Vaianu makes landfall during high tide

Anyone who hasn't evacuated is advised to shelter in place during peak conditions at 2pm.

12 Apr 01:27 AM
Waikato Herald

Inside the Spring Sheep shift reshaping one young farmer’s future

Ryan McPherson swapped a planned Wall Street career for sheep milking in Lichfield.

11 Apr 05:05 PM
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'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellation

Brodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood took race wins on Saturday in Taupō.

11 Apr 06:44 AM

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Football Ferns score five to beat Fiji in World Cup qualifier
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Football Ferns score five to beat Fiji in World Cup qualifier

The Football Ferns will face Papua New Guinea in Wednesday's final in Auckland.

11 Apr 06:02 AM
Damian McKenzie sets Chiefs record in demolition of Moana Pasifika
Waikato Herald

Damian McKenzie sets Chiefs record in demolition of Moana Pasifika

McKenzie scored two of the 10 tries in the Chiefs' win.

11 Apr 04:35 AM
Married man uses photo he took of teen during sex act to prove she consented, looked older
Waikato Herald

Married man uses photo he took of teen during sex act to prove she consented, looked older

11 Apr 03:00 AM
Torrential rain, 140km/h winds, 8m waves: Cyclone Vaianu set to hit North Island
Waikato Herald

Torrential rain, 140km/h winds, 8m waves: Cyclone Vaianu set to hit North Island

10 Apr 08:59 PM
Emergency grab bag: Essentials you need before Cyclone Vaianu hits
Waikato Herald

Emergency grab bag: Essentials you need before Cyclone Vaianu hits

10 Apr 06:49 PM
‘Most horrific content I have ever viewed’: The case that made a detective quit
Waikato Herald

‘Most horrific content I have ever viewed’: The case that made a detective quit

10 Apr 06:00 PM
'Are you not seeing the news?': Cyclone fears force change of heart on family’s $1600 Coromandel getaway
Waikato Herald

'Are you not seeing the news?': Cyclone fears force change of heart on family’s $1600 Coromandel getaway

Bachcare is refunding Paula Baker nearly $1600 for her Whitianga stay.

10 Apr 06:00 AM
'Pretty raw memories': Locals 'worn down' as storm prep begins again
Waikato Herald

'Pretty raw memories': Locals 'worn down' as storm prep begins again

Hauraki Mayor Toby Adams says residents are weary after recent floods but still resilient.

10 Apr 05:50 AM
Northland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears
Waikato Herald

Northland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears

'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'

10 Apr 05:35 AM
Supercars fever back in Taupō as fans flock to Track to Town parade
Waikato Herald

Supercars fever back in Taupō as fans flock to Track to Town parade

US tourist and retired racer Steven Mathers stumbled on Supercars by chance.

10 Apr 05:30 AM
Vaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat grows
Waikato Herald

Vaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat grows

The Football Ferns will now face Fiji at 4pm on Saturday at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.

10 Apr 01:11 AM
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Cyclone threat: Supercars weigh options as Taupō races set to go ahead
Waikato Herald

Cyclone threat: Supercars weigh options as Taupō races set to go ahead

Crowds of up to 20,000 people a day are expected at Taupō Motorsport Park at the weekend.

10 Apr 01:00 AM
Drivers warned of lengthy delays on SH29 through Kaimai Range
Waikato Herald

Drivers warned of lengthy delays on SH29 through Kaimai Range

The breakdown is on SH29 between Tauranga and Te Poi.

09 Apr 11:13 PM
Crusaders lose All Blacks duo for Australia trip: All you need to know about Super Rugby round nine
Sport

Crusaders lose All Blacks duo for Australia trip: All you need to know about Super Rugby round nine

Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with five games taking place.

09 Apr 08:30 PM
Kiwi cyclist banned 25 days for punching rival during Dutch race
Waikato Herald

Kiwi cyclist banned 25 days for punching rival during Dutch race

The 24-year-old hit Dutch rider Marijn Maas during a March 7 race.

09 Apr 07:00 PM
Looking for an easy autumn minibreak? This hotel has the best hidden bar in Waikato
Lifestyle

Looking for an easy autumn minibreak? This hotel has the best hidden bar in Waikato

This new hotel in an old building makes Cambridge a destination not a pitstop.

09 Apr 07:00 PM
‘A dream come true’: DNA test leads Waikato woman to 100-year-old father
Waikato Herald

‘A dream come true’: DNA test leads Waikato woman to 100-year-old father

Halina says finally meeting her dad, Hubert, at 80 has left her feeling 'complete'.

09 Apr 06:00 PM
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How will the potentially life-threatening cyclone impact your region?
Waikato Herald

How will the potentially life-threatening cyclone impact your region?

Track to tourist magnet Coromandel beach, DoC campsites to close ahead of cyclone.

09 Apr 09:28 AM
New mum leaves baby in NICU to help partner with an aggravated robbery
Waikato Herald

New mum leaves baby in NICU to help partner with an aggravated robbery

Brooke Knight was in hospital for post-birth complications when her partner picked her up.

09 Apr 08:00 AM
‘I couldn’t wait that long’: Mum's battle for son’s vital feeding tube
Waikato Herald

‘I couldn’t wait that long’: Mum's battle for son’s vital feeding tube

The Mic-Key will replace the nasogastric tube her son relies on.

09 Apr 05:02 AM
Rotorua Boys' First XV learn from 'one of the greats' ahead of Japan tournament
Sport

Rotorua Boys' First XV learn from 'one of the greats' ahead of Japan tournament

The team will depart on April 25 for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament.

09 Apr 05:00 AM
Top cop Chambers told Tom Phillips doco producer he’d ‘love to catch up’ before starting job
Waikato Herald

Top cop Chambers told Tom Phillips doco producer he’d ‘love to catch up’ before starting job

Police omitted the emails from an earlier document release and later apologised.

09 Apr 03:17 AM
Police seek man and car after Hamilton East assault
Waikato Herald

Police seek man and car after Hamilton East assault

The victim was shaken by the incident and believed the man could help police inquiries.

08 Apr 11:49 PM
Iran conflict and wild weather dampen March spending in regional divide
Waikato Herald

Iran conflict and wild weather dampen March spending in regional divide

Worldline NZ processed $3.98b in March, just 0.5% higher than March 2025.

08 Apr 10:13 PM
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'The ocean gods helped us out': Oar Blacks ride the ocean to landmark first win
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'The ocean gods helped us out': Oar Blacks ride the ocean to landmark first win

The Oar Blacks women became the first Kiwi crew to beat Australia.

08 Apr 05:01 PM
Butcher says he won't surrender to Aussie pacing superstars just yet
Sport

Butcher says he won't surrender to Aussie pacing superstars just yet

Zachary Butcher is trying to win his second Cambridge slot race with Merlin tomorrow.

08 Apr 05:00 PM
Boxer Francis Waitai loses bout against Max Reeves in Australia
Sport

Boxer Francis Waitai loses bout against Max Reeves in Australia

Judges scored it a split decision, with two rating Reeves clearly ahead.

08 Apr 03:35 AM
'We had our hands tied': The reason why Super Rugby only had three games over Easter weekend
Sport

'We had our hands tied': The reason why Super Rugby only had three games over Easter weekend

Just three games were played while rival codes had up to eight fixtures.

08 Apr 02:00 AM
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Early morning fuel siphoning in two cities highlight worrying theft trend, police say
Waikato Herald

Early morning fuel siphoning in two cities highlight worrying theft trend, police say

Police say both early-morning incidents show a rise in diesel thefts.

08 Apr 01:41 AM
'Where's the defendant?': Former sportsman fails to appear in court
Waikato Herald

'Where's the defendant?': Former sportsman fails to appear in court

The man plans to fight the charge of obstructing police.

08 Apr 01:15 AM
Twidle wave: Inside the emotional NRL debut of future Kiwis star
Sport

Twidle wave: Inside the emotional NRL debut of future Kiwis star

Te Hurinui Apanui Twidle's NRL debut felt more Hollywood that rugby league.

08 Apr 01:00 AM
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