Waikato Herald'Tears and laughter': Hamilton couple win $1m on Lotto after cancer shockThe pair had played the same Lotto numbers for 35 years.08 Jan 03:29 AM
Waikato Herald'Extreme fire danger' as 37C scorcher looms, alerts issued for hot spotsForecasts of 30C+ in multiple centres will see a scorching end to this week. 07 Jan 10:16 PM
Waikato HeraldSeventh road death of 2026 after rural crash north of AucklandThe crash closed Pine Valley Rd for several hours yesterday and left one other injured.07 Jan 07:25 PM
Waikato HeraldDairy expo returns to Bedford Park in FebruaryThe two-day expo runs at Bedford Park, Matamata, on February 18 and 19.07 Jan 04:03 PM
Waikato Herald'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTowel shortage leaves elderly Waikato Hospital patients unable to showerWhānau worry patients without visitors may go days without a proper wash.07 Jan 03:33 AM
Waikato HeraldPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threatWhat to expect over the coming days as temperatures soar in north and east.07 Jan 02:01 AM
Waikato HeraldGreat white hopes: Tagging project back under way as sharks return to BayPublic donors can name and follow tagged sharks via the Great White App.06 Jan 11:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Screaming for help near rocks': Lifeguards race to save trio at Tairua BeachOne person was flown to hospital by helicopter, while two went by road.06 Jan 07:57 PM
LifestyleBig year ahead: Waikato’s event calendar already packedOn January 24, five events are already scheduled across the region.06 Jan 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldJailed rapist 'swallowed razor blade' when told he had to change prison unitsKane Dawson was then charged after he refused to hand over the blade.06 Jan 06:30 AM
Waikato HeraldNew speed zones proposed for key highwaysSpeeds at these seven rural intersections would drop from 100km/h to 60km/h.06 Jan 05:03 AM
Waikato HeraldLifeguards issue warning after multiple rescues over busy weekendEastern region lifeguards have carried out 144 rescues this summer.06 Jan 03:06 AM
Waikato HeraldCyclist back on the bike 27 days after serious Taupō Enduro crashThe experienced rider says he was clipped by a passing ute about 200km into the race.05 Jan 11:27 PM
Waikato HeraldRacing icon returns: Jonny Reid and Black Beauty reunite at TaupōThe iconic A1 Team New Zealand car returns to Taupō nearly 20 years on.05 Jan 11:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCoro Classic brings 7000 festival fans to small Coromandel holiday townThree stages hosted acts from New Zealand, Australia, the UK and beyond.05 Jan 08:16 PM
SportFrom Morrinsville to Black Ferns: Vici-Rose Green’s rapid rise to rugby’s top tierIt has been a rollercoaster year for the Morrinsville girl.05 Jan 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Our cows really surprised us': Why less is more on this dairy farmThe Burgesses' 320-cow Friesian herd now averages 700kgMS from 550kg cows.05 Jan 04:03 PM
Waikato HeraldMillie Elder-Holmes goes public over relationship with Māori Queen’s brotherShe has shared a video online of the pair spending time together.05 Jan 04:31 AM
SportDutch sprint camp lifts Waikato 400m hopeful and coachSonia and Maddie Waddell trained at a Dutch Olympic sprint camp in South Africa.05 Jan 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldBlue Springs visitors warned after unsafe parking continuesThe 4.7km Te Waihou Walkway reopened mid-2025 after rockfall repairs.05 Jan 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldSmall Business: The best of the wurst with Frank’s SausagesSheryn and Frank Nagel built the brand from a laundry kitchen in 2008.04 Jan 10:00 PM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after crash closes SH24 near Te PoiThe two-vehicle crash on State Highway 24 was reported at 9.45am.04 Jan 09:25 PM
Waikato HeraldChristmas holiday road toll halves again but police say ‘still too many’Seven people died on the roads over the Christmas period, down from 15 the year before.04 Jan 06:29 PM
Waikato HeraldMan arrested 99km away after police track suspected hit-and-run vehicle on camerasPolice say the vehicle allegedly involved in incident headed over the Kaimais. 04 Jan 06:16 PM
Waikato Herald‘Let's send him down to NZ’: Coromandel lodge with $6m-plus price tag woos rich foreignersTrophy bach pitched to overseas buyers with country's "golden visa" on their mind.04 Jan 07:40 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato highway closed after truck rolls near WaitomoPolice were called to the scene at about 4.30pm.04 Jan 05:17 AM
LifestyleWhere are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picksFrom Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFour in hospital after SH1 Brynderwyn crash, road reopensTwo of the four injured people are in a critical condition.03 Jan 04:03 AM
Waikato HeraldSevere thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hailMetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.02 Jan 11:13 PM
Waikato HeraldThunderstorms hammer North Island as mayor opens relief fund for residentsThunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sandsThe search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFour youths charged after 100km chase across Waikato ends in arrestsTwo men and two 14-year-old boys now face aggravated robbery charges.02 Jan 07:02 AM
Waikato HeraldOfficer hit by bottle as 1000 youths clash with police in Coromandel holiday spotsSeven youths were arrested in Whangamatā and one in Pāuanui overnight.01 Jan 11:44 PM
