Waikato HeraldMental health wards in Waikato at 140% capacity, lacking community bedsA mental health nurse says some patients are sleeping on mattresses on the floor.14 Aug 05:24 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato River named among top three drowning 'black spots'Since 1980, 123 people have died in its murky waters. 14 Aug 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTwenty-eight vie for Waipā mayoralty and councillor positionsThe countdown to the local elections is officially on.14 Aug 04:25 AM
Waikato Herald'Going it alone': Thames-Coromandel to manage own water services as Tauranga pulls outInitially, a three-way council partnership with Western Bay of Plenty was planned.14 Aug 03:37 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato road closed after truck hits pedestrian, serious injuries reportedTe Poi Rd is closed near the SH24 and SH29 intersections southeast of Matamata.14 Aug 01:57 AM
Waikato HeraldMissed out on Powerball jackpot? Three tickets from one region won $333k Thirteen players won $15,223 in the second division draw.13 Aug 10:43 PM
Waikato HeraldCountdown begins: Hauraki set for pivotal local electionsThe countdown to the local elections is officially on.13 Aug 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMorning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounterA resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.13 Aug 05:05 AM
Waikato HeraldTwenty-nine stand for seat on Thames-Coromandel District CouncilThe countdown to the local elections is officially on.13 Aug 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldHayden Wilde overcomes horrific accident to win major race in LondonHayden Wilde won a major race in London after a tough recovery.13 Aug 01:49 AM
Waikato HeraldTwo more people arrested over Tyreece Te Pairi's deathThe pair appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.12 Aug 06:19 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice name 'treasured Mema' as Desert Rd crash victimThe two-vehicle collision happened about 1.10pm on June 7.12 Aug 04:50 AM
Waikato HeraldOrca seen at a Whitianga beachThree orca were spotted swimming only 3 metres away from two women at a Whitianga beach. Video / Hayley JonesWatch12 Aug 04:23 AM
Waikato Herald'Fight of my life': Waikato fisherman reels in catch of a lifetimeAfter 18 hours on the boat and no bites, he almost went home empty-handed.12 Aug 03:35 AM
Waikato Herald'Big-hearted' man named as fatal crash victimPolice said inquiries into the crash were continuing.12 Aug 02:25 AM
Waikato HeraldTe Aroha fatal crash victim named by policeThe crash involved two vehicles on Stanley Rd South on June 13.12 Aug 02:24 AM
Waikato Herald'Staggeringly poor': Police shocked after stores caught selling alcohol to minorPolice 'genuinely shocked' that eight of 11 stores sold alcohol to an underage teen.12 Aug 01:32 AM
Waikato HeraldMan admits stabbing woman 18 times outside police stationThe 23-year-old man can now be named as James Tuwhangai.12 Aug 01:30 AM
Waikato HeraldWitness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed motherThe young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.12 Aug 12:41 AM
Waikato HeraldNew crop of female jockeys leading racing changeKim Clapperton was the first woman to win NZ's apprentice premiership in 1989.11 Aug 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFamily seeks driver after Auckland mum killed in crash with loose boatHer 3-year-old son in the back seat told emergency services his mum was dead.11 Aug 07:28 PM
Waikato HeraldWhatawhata crash victim named as Te Awamutu residentEmergency services were called to the scene around 9.10am on Saturday, August 9.11 Aug 04:15 AM
SportHayden Wilde wins T100 race in stunning comeback after being hit by truckHe won the London race three months after being injured and hospitalised in Japan.11 Aug 04:01 AM
ReviewsHamilton Musical Theatre's In The Heights 'dynamic, supportive and fun'The show was written by award-winning composer Lin Manuel Miranda.11 Aug 02:39 AM
Waikato Herald'Children are the future': New group aims to unite farming families“It’s important to have a good network of people around you.”11 Aug 02:30 AM
Waikato Herald'I shot him in the f****** face', Raglan man told police after killing uncleThe 30-year-old had stopped taking his medication in the weeks leading up to the shooting.11 Aug 01:02 AM
Waikato HeraldExpanded chemo services for Taupō patientsChemotherapy at Taupō Hospital is now available two days a week.10 Aug 09:26 PM
Waikato HeraldPedestrian dies in Hamilton car crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 3pm.10 Aug 09:15 AM
Waikato HeraldMissed out on $20m Lotto prize? Kiwis from these three places scooped $250k First DivisionSaturday's $20m winner became the 13th Powerball multi-millionaire this year.10 Aug 12:20 AM
Waikato HeraldClaims of aggression, unjust fee hikes: Stallholders hit out at Auckland Night MarketsAuckland Night Markets owners said they strongly refuted all the allegations. 10 Aug 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldCar hits tree near Hamilton, one dead, two seriously injured Two others are seriously injured, and one has a minor injury.09 Aug 03:59 AM
OpinionLiam NapierLiam Napier: The case for Chiefs playmaker to join Highlanders OPINION: The focal figure could move from second fiddle to being a certain starter.09 Aug 03:31 AM
Waikato HeraldLocal family beats overseas buyers with quick purchase of multi-million-dollar estateChange of fortunes for mansion that had once been "left to rot".09 Aug 02:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice station fire no longer considered suspiciousThe fire – which destroyed a cop car and garage – was initially treated as suspicious.09 Aug 12:03 AM