LifestyleKickdown Festival and Highland Games - here's what's on in the WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato this weekend?06 Feb 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSevere thunderstorm watch for central North Island todayHeavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.06 Feb 06:48 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline copA police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly. 06 Feb 05:51 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice officer hit by vehicle, driver flees sceneThe incident comes a month after policewoman Lyn Fleming was struck by a car and killed.05 Feb 08:43 PM
Waikato HeraldTruck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcamThe man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.05 Feb 07:11 AM
Waikato HeraldCoromandel man accused of fatally shooting pig hunter granted bail until 2027Stu Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.05 Feb 06:54 AM
Waikato Herald'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from familyPolice are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.05 Feb 04:13 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato Expressway blocked at Tamahere after crashPolice were alerted to the accident at about 4pm.05 Feb 04:10 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato towns to celebrate Waitangi Day with special eventsThere will be events in Hamilton, Tūrangi and Whitianga.05 Feb 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTruck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious conditionThe incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.05 Feb 02:30 AM
Waikato HeraldBitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detourA courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.05 Feb 12:32 AM
Waikato HeraldLightning strike at Waikato Hospital affected pagers, internet, fire system 'At no point in time was there any disruption to the delivery of patient care.'04 Feb 10:29 PM
SportTall Blacks and Tall Ferns to play new Trans-Tasman comp in HamiltonThe new comp will be the first time in several years New Zealand has played Australia.04 Feb 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice name victims of fatal crash at Acacia BayBoth victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.04 Feb 07:45 PM
Waikato HeraldOne dead in Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the crash near Ngāhinapōuri around 2.20am.04 Feb 05:52 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMotocross rider, 10, would have died instantly, inquest hearsA pathologist says there was nothing any of the first responders could have done.04 Feb 04:04 PM
Waikato HeraldRemains of 79yo Auckland tramper missing since March found in Waikato forestThe woman went missing while laying bait in the forest with her group.04 Feb 07:29 AM
Waikato HeraldCoroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playgroundVJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.04 Feb 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMissing Hamilton girl found ‘safe and well’Police and her family had concerns for her wellbeing.04 Feb 03:17 AM
Waikato Herald'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lakeThe man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.04 Feb 02:54 AM
Waikato HeraldCoromandel shooting: Stu Edmondson denies charges, trial in two yearsThe shooting occurred near Coromandel town in December, killing Kevin Mabbott.04 Feb 02:36 AM
Waikato Herald‘Your kids might be hungry’: School lunch woes continue; meals not arrivingChildren who brought cut lunches shared them with others to stave off hunger pangs.03 Feb 10:57 PM
Waikato HeraldNgā Puhi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiriThe remaining five political parties will be welcomed tomorrow.03 Feb 05:03 PM
Waikato HeraldKiwi translocation season to start with special visitor experienceTo date, 346 kiwi have been translocated from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.03 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's lifeThe 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.03 Feb 06:16 AM
Waikato HeraldCouple fined $20k for illegal building work, say they didn’t need consent as they are ‘sovereign citizens’Councils were 'seeing a surge' of sovereignty citizenship arguments.03 Feb 05:25 AM
LifestyleBalloons over Waikato organisers make changes to Nightglow ticket systemThe Nightglow will take place on March 22 in Hamilton.03 Feb 02:36 AM
Waikato HeraldHamilton death referred to the CoronerThe referral comes after a postmortem was carried out today.02 Feb 11:21 PM
LifestyleLife’s a beach: Best Beach 2025 winners react to victoriesThe Herald Travel’s Best Beach competition has hung up its jandals for another year.02 Feb 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHamilton teen’s death ‘unexplained’ – police investigatingThe 19-year-old woman was found unresponsive about 12.30am.01 Feb 10:01 PM
Waikato HeraldBikers, vintage car and train enthusiasts gear up for Frankton ThunderThere will be a new addition to the event this year.01 Feb 06:00 PM
LifestyleBest Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of themThe winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?01 Feb 04:00 PM
