Waikato HeraldSurprise tsunami: Scientists solve riddle of freak wave that set off warning gaugesA 25cm tsunami wave hit Napier without an earthquake to trigger it.08 Dec 09:05 PM
Waikato Herald'Vision finally becomes reality': Waikato medical school build beginsThe school will offer New Zealand's first graduate-entry programme.08 Dec 08:06 PM
Waikato HeraldAuditors call out NZ schools for spending on boat cruises, travel for principalsAuditors flagged thousands spent on cruises, overseas trips and staff retreats.08 Dec 07:37 PM
Waikato HeraldSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldIwi group snaps up ex-state homes to sell tribal members at cost$10m worth of property being sold "as is where is".08 Dec 07:43 AM
Waikato HeraldTongariro blaze grows to 322ha as fire crews brace for days of battleThe fire has grown to 322ha and is only about 25% contained.08 Dec 01:18 AM
Waikato Herald'Dedicated family man': Helen Clark pays tribute to her father after his death at age 103She said he was a devoted father who backed his daughters' ambitions.07 Dec 10:53 PM
Waikato HeraldSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
Waikato HeraldTe Pāti Māori leadership challenged by ex-Kiingitanga spokesperson at AGMFormer Kiingitanga voice Ngira Simmonds openly questioned the party leaders.07 Dec 07:31 AM
Waikato Herald'Avoid the area': Major Waikato highway closed following vehicle fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 2.20pm.07 Dec 02:40 AM
Waikato HeraldTwo Lotto players win $500k ahead of Christmas - where the winning tickets were soldSaturday’s $12m Powerball and $1m First Division jackpots both rolled over. 06 Dec 06:52 PM
Waikato HeraldSuspicious fire tears through Coromandel kiwifruit orchardThe blaze near Pāuanui started just before midnight and spread rapidly.06 Dec 06:15 PM
Waikato Herald'Can be deadly': Rogue Tongariro Crossing shuttle drivers face crackdown from DoCThe department has warned rule-breaking shuttle firms they're on their final warnings06 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCouple quit their multi-million-dollar bach after finding new passionThey decided to sell just months after finishing rebuild on Whangamatā's beachfront.06 Dec 07:11 AM
Waikato Herald'Rest in love': Man caused fiery crash that killed two teens, injured several othersKre Turia's car collided at speed with a Fonterra truck in Hamilton.05 Dec 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldGasps as woman avoids jail for sexually abusing teen boyVictim's dad: 'Our 14-year-old has had his childhood taken from him.'05 Dec 03:08 AM
Waikato HeraldMayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districtsRuapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.04 Dec 10:30 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato woman defies rare disease for Great Wall charity trekSocial worker Jansje Strydom walked the landmark in China for Barnardos.04 Dec 10:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWhy a 92-year-old great-grandad decided it was finally time for inkTattoo Te Awamutu's post of Peter Judson has drawn 1377 likes and 84 comments.04 Dec 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldBach in Coromandel's 'affordable' beach town smashes record with $4m sale“We’ve always had a discount for being a bit further away.”04 Dec 04:11 PM
Waikato HeraldNew booking system for Tongariro huts aims to curb overcrowdingDoC says booking gives extra assurance to families and less experienced visitors.04 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'I was doing my laundry': Alibi of armed robber with EM bracelet doesn't wash Hone Daniels was one of three who stormed a Hamilton bar and robbed it at gunpoint. 04 Dec 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald'The most concerning part': Waikato dog cruelty cases surge in SPCA reportsMore than 60% of Waikato complaints involved dogs, many in poor health.04 Dec 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMayors challenge Fire and Emergency ban on use of watercraft in Waikato River rescuesThe mayors say other agencies cannot reach emergencies on the Waikato River in time.04 Dec 12:20 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato highway reopens after police operationPolice said earlier that the SH27 closure would cause significant delays for motorists.04 Dec 12:17 AM
Waikato HeraldFresh plea for information on man missing near Mt Te ArohaLouis Van Der Walt, 44, vanished while walking with his family on November 13.03 Dec 11:07 PM
SportJackson-Cartwright dagger lifts Breakers in Ignite Cup thriller over KingsParker Jackson-Cartwright hit 24 points, including the game-winning triple.03 Dec 10:28 AM
Waikato HeraldAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
Waikato Herald'NZ women are promiscuous': Uber driver Satwinder Singh switched off GPS before raping teenDefence counsel will file an affidavit outlining why media shouldn't print his photo.03 Dec 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldFive new measles cases diagnosed, health officials anticipate moreThe number of known measles cases nationally since October 8 is now 27.03 Dec 03:43 AM
BusinessBilly bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in AucklandIkea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.03 Dec 03:00 AM
SportWaikato powerlifter eyes gold as Special Olympics Games head to ChristchurchWaikato is sending 41 athletes to compete in seven sports at the event.03 Dec 02:44 AM
Waikato HeraldZanda McDonald Award shortlist announcedThe transtasman award recognises emerging primary sector leaders aged 21 to 35.03 Dec 01:23 AM
Waikato HeraldKiwi authors caught in US$1.5b AI book piracy payoutThousands of Kiwi books were scraped, but most will get no payout under US rules.02 Dec 08:47 PM
