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'Happy, hungry boy': Damian McKenzie and Georgia O'Sullivan reveal new baby's name
Waikato Herald

'Happy, hungry boy': Damian McKenzie and Georgia O'Sullivan reveal new baby's name

Friends and teammates, including Anton Lienert-Brown, shared warm wishes.

25 Feb 08:37 AM
Waikato Herald

'You have no idea what's coming': Man drove 'mobile molotov cocktail' into partner's house

Carl Philipp, in a rage over disputed child support payments, set a car and house on fire.

25 Feb 07:00 AM
Sport

Seventeen Kiwi rookies who could light up NRL in 2026

We look at 17 potential NRL debutants in 2026 who hail from New Zealand.

25 Feb 03:01 AM

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'We’ve dropped you': Influencer reveals NZer of the Year award nomination axed over online skits
Waikato Herald

'We’ve dropped you': Influencer reveals NZer of the Year award nomination axed over online skits

Leighton Clarke says his Local Hero bid ended after a review of his TikTok videos.

25 Feb 01:00 AM
'Significant areas of concern': KPMG warns about council process
Waikato Herald

'Significant areas of concern': KPMG warns about council process

Hamilton City Council only briefly discussed the critical KPMG report in 2024.

24 Feb 10:30 PM
Guilty plea over crash that killed 10-year-old boy
Waikato Herald

Guilty plea over crash that killed 10-year-old boy

24 Feb 09:23 PM
'Jav Man' returns to athletics comps after three-year break
Sport

'Jav Man' returns to athletics comps after three-year break

24 Feb 09:01 PM
Voice of Vision a 'high-energy' street dance show that inspired young dancers
Reviews

Voice of Vision a 'high-energy' street dance show that inspired young dancers

24 Feb 09:00 PM
Highway shut for hours after fatal SH2 crash
Waikato Herald

Highway shut for hours after fatal SH2 crash

24 Feb 06:20 PM
Man shoots brother, rolls the dying man over then walks off, leaving him to die
Waikato Herald

Man shoots brother, rolls the dying man over then walks off, leaving him to die

The 20-year-old had displayed concerning behaviour in the lead-up to the shooting.

24 Feb 02:00 AM
Missing 14-year-old Maiah: Police renew call for public help after 12 days
Waikato Herald

Missing 14-year-old Maiah: Police renew call for public help after 12 days

Maiah, 14, has not been seen since February 12 in Ngāruawāhia.

23 Feb 09:58 PM
From 7 Days to seven years: A richly human 10th Rodeo
ReviewsCate Prestidge

From 7 Days to seven years: A richly human 10th Rodeo

Rhys Mathewson is far more than the jovial joke-cracker of his TV appearances.

23 Feb 09:00 PM
Teen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropes
Waikato Herald

Teen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropes

Government-owned Pāmu has 19 apprentices training on its farms nationwide.

23 Feb 08:39 PM
Boxer Emile Richardson inks three-year deal with BX-9
Sport

Boxer Emile Richardson inks three-year deal with BX-9

Richardson made his pro debut in November last year.

23 Feb 07:00 PM
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All the Things I Wish I Could Be a 'fantastic' musical for kids
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All the Things I Wish I Could Be a 'fantastic' musical for kids

The show was staged as part of Hamilton Arts Festival.

23 Feb 04:47 AM
'Very sad': Why Moana Pasifika can't host Chiefs clash in Tonga
Sport

'Very sad': Why Moana Pasifika can't host Chiefs clash in Tonga

The round nine fixture will instead take place in Pukekohe or Rotorua.

23 Feb 03:10 AM
'Humble hero' cop saves two deaf women from rising floodwaters
Waikato Herald

'Humble hero' cop saves two deaf women from rising floodwaters

After rescuing them from their car, he put them up at his mum's house for the night.

23 Feb 03:05 AM
Battle of the Pacific: Welterweight clash set to decide Yama’s title shot
Sport

Battle of the Pacific: Welterweight clash set to decide Yama’s title shot

Sheilla Yama’s move up in weight class finally secures her a long-sought opponent.

23 Feb 12:31 AM
Govt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National Park
Waikato Herald

Govt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National Park

The $3.5m fund will be spent over five years on the damaged areas.

23 Feb 12:06 AM
'Happy and adorable boy': Dad admits killing 10-month-old son Mustafa Ali
Waikato Herald

'Happy and adorable boy': Dad admits killing 10-month-old son Mustafa Ali

Mukzameel Mukhzar Ali pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter.

22 Feb 10:41 PM
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Genesis Energy plans $400m equity raise after record first-half profit
Waikato Herald

Genesis Energy plans $400m equity raise after record first-half profit

The Government will invest $198m to keep its 51% stake in Genesis Energy.

22 Feb 07:53 PM
Councillors ignored independent valuation when buying house next door to zoo
Waikato Herald

Councillors ignored independent valuation when buying house next door to zoo

Staff report recommended paying up to $2m plus GST for lifestyle block.

22 Feb 07:30 PM
Why NZ’s ‘rock star’ MP is now selling houses
Waikato Herald

Why NZ’s ‘rock star’ MP is now selling houses

Hamilton's Jamie Strange adds real estate to an already packed CV.

22 Feb 07:18 AM
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Highlanders v Chiefs player ratings: The ABs midfield clash that could decide selection
Winston Aldworth
OpinionWinston Aldworth

Highlanders v Chiefs player ratings: The ABs midfield clash that could decide selection

OPINION: Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa'i was immense with an 80-minute, match-turning display.

21 Feb 08:53 PM
From horror fall to horse haven: Couple build new Cambridge training base
Waikato Herald

From horror fall to horse haven: Couple build new Cambridge training base

Maija Vance rebuilt her life after a fall from her horse left her initially paralysed.

21 Feb 04:00 PM
Chiefs extend dominance over Highlanders with eighth straight win
Sport

Chiefs extend dominance over Highlanders with eighth straight win

Samisoni Taukei'aho scored twice as the Chiefs made it two from two.

21 Feb 08:01 AM
Three injured as serious crash shuts SH25 in Hauraki Plains
Waikato Herald

Three injured as serious crash shuts SH25 in Hauraki Plains

Traffic is being diverted while emergency services work at the scene, police say.

21 Feb 03:41 AM
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‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosis
Waikato Herald

‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosis

Elyse Johnson, 12, was given months to live when she was aged 2.

20 Feb 07:00 PM
Shoplifter shoves frozen crayfish down pants, goes back for mud cake
Waikato Herald

Shoplifter shoves frozen crayfish down pants, goes back for mud cake

The 32-year-old had sorted himself a three-course meal. Trouble is, he didn't pay for it.

20 Feb 07:00 AM
Man delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the road
Waikato Herald

Man delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the road

Calem Jackson crashed into the rubbish truck before launching his attack on the driver.

20 Feb 04:00 AM
States of emergency extended as Waipā, Ōtorohanga face long recovery
Waikato Herald

States of emergency extended as Waipā, Ōtorohanga face long recovery

Road crews are still restoring access where flooding and slips cut off homes.

19 Feb 11:09 PM
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From Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit
Sport

From Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.

19 Feb 11:01 PM
Major detours ahead: Five-night closure of SH29 over Kaimai Range
Waikato Herald

Major detours ahead: Five-night closure of SH29 over Kaimai Range

It will be closed nightly from 8pm to 3.30am for maintenance and work on Ruahihi Bluffs.

19 Feb 09:00 PM
'Saved my home': Residents hopeful new sea wall will protect homes
Waikato Herald

'Saved my home': Residents hopeful new sea wall will protect homes

'When Mother Nature brings more sand in, we’ll be well equipped to get with it.'

19 Feb 05:00 PM
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