Waikato HeraldEx-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayorProgress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.20 Jul 04:33 AM
Waikato HeraldRobber storms bakery with knife, gun and hammer down his pantsPatrick Arahanga ran into the bakery demanding cash from the till.20 Jul 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldResidents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spotsA group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.20 Jul 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldCameras installed after repeated playground vandalismA bucket of cement was thrown around in the most recent attack.19 Jul 07:03 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato club rugby: Suburbs roaring in 2024United Matamata Sports look to remain unbeaten at home in the second round.19 Jul 06:59 PM
Waikato Herald'He wouldn't wake up': Coroner investigates baby's hospital deathMother Sharnz Welsh is marking the first anniversary of her son's death.19 Jul 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldThe benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after allHer children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.19 Jul 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTonnes of debris washes ashore in Whitianga, forces closure of boat rampA heavy rain watch with strong northeast winds has been issued for the Coromandel.19 Jul 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald$180k fine after worker seriously injured by mussel harvesting machineMaritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.19 Jul 04:11 AM
SportBlack Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon sets sights higher with record-breaking contractThe 27-year-old has signed the longest professional deal in NZ women's rugby history.19 Jul 03:30 AM
Waikato HeraldHeavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' loomsHigh waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.18 Jul 11:17 PM
Waikato Herald'They have nowhere to go': Fears for rough sleepers in Thames'They are wet, they are cold, and they have got nowhere to go.'18 Jul 10:01 PM
Waikato HeraldFarmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practiceHe was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.18 Jul 09:33 PM
Waikato HeraldFrom the regional to the world stage: Waikato building projects in for global honoursThe nomination comes after their success at the Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.18 Jul 06:25 PM
Waikato HeraldHalf-finished home on elite street sells for $2m-plus at mortgagee saleBuyer plans to complete previous owner's vision for riverside property.18 Jul 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Never going to accept it': Paralysed mum-to-be's mission to walk again'I just knew it was serious. I didn’t move - I’d never felt like that before.'18 Jul 05:02 PM
Waikato Herald‘I’m a gangster. I can get any woman I want’: Witness claims in murder trialWiremu Birch was stabbed to death 11 years ago during a street fight in Taupō.18 Jul 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldNeighbours fed up with piles of illegal rubbish dumped in their streetPeachgrove Rd has become a popular dumping ground.18 Jul 04:09 AM
Waikato HeraldWeather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.18 Jul 01:01 AM
Waikato HeraldMore than 7000 properties without power in TokoroaThe unplanned outage at 9.21am was caused by lines coming down on Baird Road.18 Jul 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTown's water supply trucked in after 40-year-old water bore failsAged water bore breaks down in Kaingaroa Village17 Jul 11:46 PM
Waikato HeraldMentor service provider ‘gutted’ money isn’t going to community orgsThe coalition Government has a target of reducing youth offending by 15%.17 Jul 11:21 PM
Waikato HeraldFourth consecutive Colts rugby title for Hamilton MaristElliot Shield elation for Hamilton Marist Colts.17 Jul 10:30 PM
Waikato HeraldLodge owner praised for spotting guests’ invasive clam collectionAn Ōwhango business owner found a collection of freshwater gold clams left by guests.17 Jul 09:46 PM
Waikato HeraldLast round of event funding on offer for CoromandelThe region's tourism office has $80,000 up for grabs.17 Jul 09:27 PM
Waikato HeraldInformation centre to remain under current contractorWhangamatā Information Centre gets the green light.17 Jul 09:21 PM
Waikato HeraldHunchback of Notre Dame musical and retro fair - here's what's on in the WaikatoWhat events are on in the Waikato?17 Jul 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRubbish dumping and rubbish plant choices get the thumbs down this weekFind out what's inspired and irritated the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.17 Jul 08:36 PM
Waikato HeraldCouncil counts costs of proposed aquatic facilityExternal funding likely to be 'minimal' in current 'funding landscape'.17 Jul 08:05 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato Lotto winners pocket $19k eachThe $17 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has gone unstruck.17 Jul 07:34 PM
Waikato HeraldNew council units boost pensioner housingThe Waipā District Council has now provided homes for 117 pensioners.17 Jul 07:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Unlawful': Three schools defy Ministry of Education, refuse to enrol studentsThe Education Ministry instructed three schools to enrol excluded students. They refused.17 Jul 05:27 PM
Waikato HeraldMan who killed person with his car convicted again 40 years laterPeter Napier killed a motorist with his car in 1982 and then a pedestrian in 2022.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWhopper battle: The town weighing up Burger King and StarbucksA David and Goliath battle is brewing in the 'Corrugated Capital of the World'.17 Jul 05:00 PM
