Waikato HeraldMother of uni student who died in Dunedin flat speaks of ‘immense loss’Jed Walker, 19, had finally "found his tribe" before he died, his mother said.05 Oct 07:59 PM
Waikato HeraldFugitive whacks police dog so hard its metal tooth is knocked outA vet testified that the injury the dog, Finn, suffered was quite rare.05 Oct 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
Waikato Herald'Is the bad man coming back?': Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collectionOf the 12 guns stolen, just one, a Glock pistol, has been recovered by police.04 Oct 07:20 PM
Waikato HeraldTe Pāti Māori MP named as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'Her haka during the Treaty Principles Bill debate drew global attention.04 Oct 06:38 PM
Waikato HeraldFarm offers unique animal encounters for kidsVisitors can cuddle guinea pigs and watch mice, chinchillas, and lizards.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldChemical spill, truck crash closes Pōkeno on-rampPolice say there are no reports of injury despite the two-vehicle collision.03 Oct 05:16 AM
Waikato Herald Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
Waikato HeraldCambridge quarry plan heads to Environment Court The quarry, if approved, would extract up to 400,000 tonnes of sand annually.02 Oct 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'A recipe for disaster': Inexperienced driver lost control in crash that killed two teensThe teen driver was on a learner's licence and had consumed alcohol when she crashed.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'She no longer felt safe': Underage teen's life ruined after sex with older manA court heard the victim had been affected psychologically, physically and spiritually.02 Oct 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
Waikato HeraldHamilton cat burglar swipes 200 items from neighboursOwner Kateshe Clark says most of the haul is socks and underwear.02 Oct 04:49 AM
Waikato HeraldRising toll: Eight crashes during Motorcycle Awareness Month prompt police warningEight recent crashes left two people dead, three critical and three seriously injured.02 Oct 04:24 AM
Waikato HeraldThree councillors step down after decades of service to Taupō communityJohn Williamson, Kirsty Trueman and Karam Fletcher have a combined 30 years of service.02 Oct 02:30 AM
Waikato Herald'We are a long way from being a ghost town': Community rallies over mill closureThe plywood mill closure will cost 119 workers their jobs, Mayor Gary Petley confirmed.01 Oct 11:30 PM
Waikato HeraldTokoroa workers suffer double blow with 149 job losses this yearA plywood plant closure follows the paper mill shutdown that cut 130 roles in June.01 Oct 05:56 AM
Waikato HeraldBoat burglar and serial fraudster's $466k crime spree over four years Bradley Croft, 42, amassed more than 50 charges over four years.01 Oct 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald‘Just jamming up all the lockers’ - rescue gear doesn't fit in new fire trucksFire crews say vital rescue gear had to be left piled on the station floor.01 Oct 02:07 AM
Waikato Herald'Explosive act of rage': Woman attacked with hammer after child seen eating cigarettesAttacker Sarangi Lim told police she intended to kill the woman she bashed with a hammer.01 Oct 12:42 AM
SportNZ racing hires Australian trio for leadership shake-upAll three new hires come from senior roles in Australia's racing industry.30 Sep 08:47 PM
SportWaikato boxers win 13 medals at national championshipsAmong the winners was Alex Mukuka, who secured his fifth national title.30 Sep 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMayor backs quake rule changes as boost for Chateau TongariroThe 96-year-old landmark was shut in 2023 because of earthquake risk.30 Sep 07:14 PM
Waikato HeraldSerious crash closes Ngāruawāhia road, critical injuries reportedThe intersection is expected to stay shut for several hours.30 Sep 06:47 PM
Waikato Herald'Critical condition': Person rushed to hospital after Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash just after 7.40pm.30 Sep 08:08 AM
Waikato HeraldEmergency housing motel sold in $12m liquidation saleOverseas buyers, developers, and investors showed interest in swag of Hamilton properties.30 Sep 05:55 AM
Waikato Herald'One punch after the other': Community reels from Carter Holt closure newsA small number of roles will remain to process imported timber.30 Sep 04:22 AM
LifestyleSummer sorted: NZ's gigs, festivals and sports to lock in nowFrom sports and comedians to art and music festivals, bookmark these events across NZ.29 Sep 11:18 PM
Waikato HeraldMan arrested after brazen jewellery snatch off mall shopper, bystanders give chaseA 29-year-old man will face a robbery charge in court on October 2.29 Sep 11:03 PM
Waikato HeraldTe Rangimaheu named successor as Ngāti Tūwharetoa arikiThousands gathered at Waihī Marae in Tūrangi to farewell Tā Tumu Te Heuheu.29 Sep 11:00 PM
Waikato HeraldDry year cover: Commission backs deal to keep Huntly generators onlineGenesis had warned it would retire Rankine Unit 2 in January 2026 without a deal.29 Sep 08:32 PM
Waikato HeraldTeens flee police in wrong-way motorway dash, travel 40km after tyres spiked before 6 arrestedPolice say the stolen Nissan Terrano carried on to Waikato before the vehicle stopped.29 Sep 08:28 PM
Waikato HeraldResearcher explains why apex predators are heading our way'We’re starting to see some of those start to come back.'29 Sep 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTruck carrying animal product rolls, Waikato road closedTahuna Rd is expected to stay closed until 3pm as crews clear the site.29 Sep 05:53 PM
