'Nick of time': Group using plastic bottles to float down Waikato River prompt police warning
Police have renewed their warnings about lifejackets after another near-miss.
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Safety improvements for dangerous stretch of SH1
The stretch of SH1 has seen six deaths and many accidents in the last ten years.
Waikato walks: The top 5 western Lake Taupō tramps for families
Dramatic bluffs and family-friendly tracks await summer explorers of all ages.
Cambridge roadworks: Diversions and closures for Moffat Road
Heavy vehicles will need to use SH29/Takitimu Drive Toll Rd, which will be toll exempted.
Rainy, warm December for Taupō
December's weather was average in some ways, and extreme in others.
Two people in serious to moderate condition after Waikato crash
St John has taken both people to hospital.
Waka ama champs set for Karapiro
There will be seven days of racing across 12 divisions.
'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the ocean
Rob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
Motorists to avoid Te Rapa Rd, significant delays
Te Rapa Rd in Hamilton is blocked following the collision.
Ram raid in Whangamatā overnight
Police say two people were arrested after calls of concern from the public.
'Glad to see you': First words of man rescued after almost 24 hours in the sea
The man used the reflection of the sun on his watch to catch his rescuers' attention.
One Waikato winner for Wednesday Lotto draw
A Raglan ticket has scooped a prize in the Lotto draw.
Lifeguards save beached dolphin at Mount, swimmer airlifted off Waihī beach
Plus, 'tonnes of shark sightings' in busy day for Bay of Plenty and Coromandel lifeguards.
Soil scientist Dr Megan Balks: 'If someone offers you a trip to Antarctica, you say yes'
Dr Megan Balks is the latest recipient of the New Zealand Antarctic Medal.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in December 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Kaimai crash kills Whakatāne couple, 4-year-old son survives
'It’s going to hurt him for a long time ... for two young lives to be taken so tragically'
Mystery Creek transformed into giant Scout camp
A national jamboree is under way in Hamilton, bringing thousands to the area.
Saving time not worth risking lives, say police
Speed a huge concern, says Waikato senior sergeant.
Waikato walks: The top five Pirongia hikes
Wrench the whānau away from their screens for an outdoor adventure in the Waikato.
Waikato sees majority of Christmas-New Year road fatalities
There were seven vehicle-related fatalities in Waikato this holiday period.
Coromandel towns see water restrictions after storms, heavy use
Several Coromandel towns are now under water restrictions due to storms and heavy use.
Four Waikato Lotto winners in final 2023 draw
Four Waikato players are celebrating a great start to 2024.
Surge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift
'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.
Missing man's dog found 2 months after disappearance
Jordan van Deursen, 29, has not been seen after failing to return from a planned trip
Armed Offenders Squad arrest man after Raglan firearms incident
A 47-year-old from Pōkeno is due in court after drama at Manu Bay.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in November 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Taupō summer safety: Inflatable pools, alchohol among risks
Calls increase significantly in the Taupō area over the festive period, St John says.
Witnesses sought after fatal crash, Thames Coast Rd reopened
People travelling to and from Coromandel township had to go via Whitianga.
Waikato Hospital sees steady patient numbers while Taupō Hospital’s double
Taupō Hospital’s patient numbers have rocketed since Christmas.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Waikato walks: The top 5 Firth of Thames tramps for families
The best spots to stretch your legs on a road trip along the Firth of Thames.
Stellar cast and crew brings Bernstein story to life
One of the best films of the year has landed on Netflix.
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club illuminated by solar gift
The new solar panels help towards the club's 'primary goal of keeping beaches safe'.