Sport'Last six weeks have been hell': David Nyika's emotional message after winNyika and fiancée Lexy Thornberry recently announced she had been diagnosed with cancer.14 Dec 01:31 AM
Waikato HeraldHow one woman saved South Waikato’s stories from being forgottenRetired teacher Elsie Monahan has spent nearly a decade chronicling local history.13 Dec 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMillion-dollar Lotto win in Waikato as Christmas promo adds $6m in prizesAn Auckland player also won $400,000 on Strike Four. 13 Dec 08:39 PM
Waikato HeraldVintage passion drives Geoff’s 4WD tractor missionGeoff's restored tractor combines a Ford 5000 transmission with an 8000 engine.13 Dec 04:01 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: ‘Tis the season for the great cricket ground debateOPINION: Everyone seems to have an opinion on which cricket ground is the best.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Maybe make a back-up plan': Forecasters eye up Christmas weatherRain is on the way next week, but what will the skies look like on Xmas Day?13 Dec 03:02 AM
Waikato Herald'Very happy people': Hamilton street wins fight to stop child sex offender moving inCorrections dropped the Hamilton East address after complaints from locals.12 Dec 09:00 PM
Waikato Herald'I always just loved making stuff': Sculptor’s giant metal cowCow "Sharona" shows Adrian Worsley has a knack for turning farm trash into treasure.12 Dec 04:01 PM
Waikato HeraldHamilton IT manager jailed for sharing child exploitation filesMatthew Daniel Gregory admitted to making fake profiles to share the abuse material.12 Dec 06:12 AM
Waikato HeraldCalculated gang hit: Judge condemns 'waste' as killer gets life in jailMongrel Mob president Teina Williams, 34, must serve at least 17 years for murder.12 Dec 04:56 AM
Waikato HeraldThe stories, scandals and showdowns that defined 2025From Trump’s return to AI fears, 2025 reshaped global and Kiwi life.12 Dec 04:00 AM
Waikato Herald'The real heroes': Public tip-off leads to Whangamatā meth bustA 34-year-old local man is in custody.12 Dec 01:39 AM
Waikato Herald'He had big plans': Farmer killed in crash was planning marriage proposal Tony Fox, 34, died when a car hit a power pole on SH2 near Karangahake.11 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionThrough the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year was about much more than job lossesTokoroa once had more than 19,000 residents, with 5000 of them working at the mill.11 Dec 04:55 PM
Waikato HeraldChristmas comes early for fans of speed reductionsSections of SH25 in the Coromandel will drop to 50km/h before the summer holiday peak.11 Dec 07:48 AM
Waikato Herald'He's not like others': Ten-year-old goes viral for mowing kaumātua lawns for freeYoung boys usually enjoy playing video games, but not Harry Muru-Kete, his dad says.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice charge three over Hamilton copper theftsThe alleged thefts targeted reels of copper at a Frankton commercial site.11 Dec 02:42 AM
Waikato HeraldBaby boom: Critically endangered wētā thrive in breeding programme The insects are growing larger than any previously recorded at Mahoenui Reserve.11 Dec 01:01 AM
Waikato HeraldBrave 7-year-old takes on Tryathlon after major health battleThe Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon series has involved over 500,000 children since 1992.10 Dec 10:24 PM
Waikato HeraldDrunken skipper Travis Whiteman fined for reversing into swimmers with propellor Both women suffered permanent scarring and ongoing psychological trauma.10 Dec 08:59 PM
Waikato Herald'Must be dismissed': Pregnant mum-of-five who stole $500k loses bid to get out of jail Ariana Thompson-Bell argued the 55% discount to her sentence was inadequate. 10 Dec 08:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Safe and well': Missing boy, 7, found after spending night away from homeThe boy's mum had earlier made a desperate plea for his safe return. 10 Dec 04:23 PM
Waikato HeraldCop named after being convicted of pepper spray assault on speeding motoristThe constable had applied for a discharge without conviction, but a judge declined it.10 Dec 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldDrugged driver ignored pleas to stop as he drove car across train tracks, killing three friendsNorton Sowerby tried to deny he was the driver when speaking to police after the crash.10 Dec 01:27 AM
Waikato HeraldFireworks spark kiwifruit orchard fire as summer risk climbsFirefighters reached the third alarm blaze and left the scene by 12.45am.10 Dec 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Red haze of sparks as trailer without wheel drives along highway before Tongariro wildfire'A policeman pulled over and was trying to put out the fire that was starting.'09 Dec 11:42 PM
Waikato Herald'I took an oath': Holidaying Kiwi cop spoils custard protest targeting Crown Jewels in LondonSenior Constable Mark Strongman detained two protesters at the Tower of London.09 Dec 10:50 PM
Waikato Herald'Massive achievement': Kiwi Titus Proctor claims second world title at 21He becomes the first New Zealand male to hold the WBC Muay Thai world belt.09 Dec 05:31 PM
Waikato HeraldHot Water Beach campground sold to Aussie chain for more than $16m“We pretty much got to name our price.”09 Dec 06:36 AM
Waikato Herald'Mistaken vigilante justice': Autistic man violently attacked on the street by trioThe victim was pushed to the ground, then kicked and punched in the head and chest.09 Dec 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Take extra care': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze by Karāpiro highwayCambridge, Tīrau and Matamata crews are there with three fire engines and a water tanker.09 Dec 04:33 AM
Waikato HeraldStreet racer avoids conviction after injuring spectator during burnoutThe victim was hit and launched into the air before landing heavily on the road.09 Dec 03:53 AM
Waikato HeraldLarge Tongariro blaze believed to have started accidentally An air fleet will help 30 firefighters tackling the blaze on the ground. 09 Dec 12:32 AM
SportMotorcycle racing elite gather in Taupō for Suzuki Series openerThe 17th Suzuki International Series ends with Whanganui's Boxing Day street race.08 Dec 11:44 PM
