Waikato HeraldMinister, mayor want answers after massive flooding in WaitomoMayor says district was hit by 'severe storms' and a red warning should have been issued.21 Oct 09:49 PM
SportRiders brace for gruelling Hard Adventure EnduroMore than 150 riders will tackle Taupō’s tough, three-day competition.21 Oct 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFirst-time buyers rescue ski town from the brink of collapse Newlyweds among those who can't believe their luck: "Oh my God, what a bonus."21 Oct 07:10 AM
Waikato HeraldForest haven finally sells after six price drops and three failed bidsLifestyle property with near-extinct native trees out back snapped up by young family.21 Oct 07:00 AM
Waikato Herald'I had to fight to stay alive': Victim stabbed 18 times before grabbing knife from frenzied attackerShe suffered severe head trauma from the attack, which happened outside a police station.21 Oct 06:30 AM
Waikato Herald'Different flavour to ED': Hamilton cancer doctor stars in NZ seriesThe Hamilton doctor's passion for medicine ignited at 11, when his grandad died of cancer.21 Oct 04:00 AM
LifestyleWaikato teen walks again after life‑saving surgery in GermanyA nine-hour operation restored blood flow and Amelia was finally able to stand again.20 Oct 11:31 PM
Waikato HeraldMan charged after fatal boat trailer crash that killed young motherFour others were injured in the Te Mapara crash on July 11.20 Oct 10:22 PM
Waikato HeraldWomen missing from Waikato bush track foundLand Search and Rescue teams were combing bush near Ngāruawāhia today before pair found.20 Oct 07:46 PM
Waikato HeraldRural retreat: Inside the luxury lodge two hours from AucklandSet on a 600-hectare working farm, the lodge sits just two hours from Auckland.20 Oct 07:00 AM
Waikato Herald‘Cold-blooded and callous’: Teen killer loses final appeal over gang shootingTe Tomo's lawyer argued youth and low IQ affected how he reacted under pressure.20 Oct 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
Waikato HeraldFagan and Henare win big at Gisborne Show — and work the mic tooWhen they weren't winning, Fagan and Henare were commentators or prizegiving MCs.19 Oct 09:56 PM
Waikato HeraldTech is key on this Tirau dairy farm'We’re all on the same page - we want robotics to milk the cows for us.'19 Oct 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should we take the rough roads with the smooth?OPINION: Pāpāmoa residents say chip seal noise forces them to shout inside their homes.19 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldLucky lotto player wakes up a millionairePowerball rolled over and will climb to $25m for Wednesday's live draw. 18 Oct 08:15 PM
Waikato HeraldGroup of 'disoriented' trampers rescued from Raglan bushPolice say the group called for help shortly after 6pm on Saturday.18 Oct 06:55 PM
Waikato HeraldNew mayor's unusual message to community: He'll be no-show at noisy eventsJohn Funnell is a well-known ex-rescue chopper pilot and was awarded NZ's bravery medal. 18 Oct 05:17 AM
Waikato HeraldMotorcyclist dies in hospital after Waikato crashPolice say the crash circumstances remain under investigation.18 Oct 03:39 AM
Waikato HeraldOne dead, two injured after Port Waikato boat capsizeThree people were pulled from the water and airlifted to separate hospitals.18 Oct 12:03 AM
Waikato HeraldRural paper celebrates 300th issue milestoneCoast & Country News marks 300 editions in October 2025, spanning 25 years in print.17 Oct 03:59 PM
Waikato HeraldAir NZ’s first electric aircraft takes off from Tauranga ahead of inter-island summer tripsNew battery-powered aircraft has a range of nearly 400km.17 Oct 03:54 AM
Waikato HeraldThree charged after serious assault in HamiltonTwo 20-year-old men and one 18-year-old woman have been charged. 17 Oct 03:51 AM
Waikato HeraldWaitomo, Ruapehu 'still coming to terms' with flood damageSome major roads are due to reopen today.17 Oct 03:04 AM
Waikato HeraldTom Phillips gag order: Kids' mother joins legal battleThe judge has reserved her decision, but the injunction is not expected to lift yet.16 Oct 10:50 PM
Waikato Herald'Kids are still dying': Joint inquest considered into four motocross crash deathsThe deaths of four children happened in 'broadly similar circumstances', a coroner says.16 Oct 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHighway closed: Two critical in South Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.20pm.16 Oct 05:29 PM
Waikato HeraldChanging of the guard: Waikato mayors out as new faces sweep inOnly Hauraki, South Waikato, Waitomo and Ruapehu kept their mayors.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Small towns fight incursion of big fast-food jointsOPINION: Tirau will get two drive-through fast-food joints despite opposition.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHamilton mayor-elect promises focus on city’s core servicesTim Macindoe won 17,848 votes, ahead of Sarah Thomson’s 9768.16 Oct 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Bittersweet' election result sees new Waipā mayor leave principal roleMike Pettit secured 7044 votes, ahead of Susan O’Regan’s 5822 in the mayoral race.16 Oct 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldNew Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.16 Oct 03:55 AM
Waikato Herald'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
Waikato Herald'Could have been a fatal': Police seek footage after Paeroa hit-and-runThe incident happened on State Highway 2, Paeroa, about 2pm on October 11. 16 Oct 02:36 AM
