Waikato HeraldPolice appeal for witnesses after Hamilton, Taupō crashesSeventeen people have been injured in three crashes across the region over the weekend.24 Mar 07:19 PM
Waikato Herald11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinicMental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.24 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMan who threatened to shoot kids in school says he was just ‘having a bad day’Abdul Javed says he never had any intention of following through with the threats.24 Mar 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 chargesShe has not entered pleas to the charges. 24 Mar 04:03 AM
Waikato HeraldMan alleged to have murdered child with hammer can now be namedCharles Wharton will fight three charges at trial in the High Court at Hamilton next year.24 Mar 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPrison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forwardWickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.24 Mar 03:30 AM
Waikato Herald‘State of shock’: Canadian hockey players injured in serious crashThe visiting U16 and U18 hockey team members were travelling to Tauranga from Napier.23 Mar 10:46 PM
Waikato HeraldDriver charged after 12 people injured in crash between van and SUV on SH5Four ambulances and four helicopters were sent to the scene.23 Mar 04:22 AM
Waikato HeraldOnce-a-day milking a winning choice for King Country coupleOAD milking move made in the 2023-24 season as costs were getting 'out of control'.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on trackPolice extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.22 Mar 06:24 AM
Waikato Herald‘A silly judgment call’: Man who showed sex video to friend worried about job prospectsNeasan McVeigh lost name suppression and a bid for a discharge without conviction.22 Mar 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journeyHigh-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit. 21 Mar 11:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'21 Mar 08:06 PM
Waikato HeraldStink of cannabis at traffic stop leads to convictions and confiscation of $57kA judge found police failed to follow proper procedures in holding on to the money.21 Mar 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNorthern Ireland to the North Island: A well-travelled tractorStanley Wilson's 33-year-old 3080 is still in regular use.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNew investors for Spring Sheep Milk CoSpring Sheep has 16 suppliers, mainly based in Waikato.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldThree helicopters respond to Waikato crash, five injuredThree people have been seriously injured and another is in a critical condition.21 Mar 07:41 AM
Waikato Herald‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assaultThe 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.21 Mar 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPuppy punched in head four times during man’s attack on partner, daughterThe 50-year-old says he knows how much force to use before inflicting harm.21 Mar 06:00 AM
SportChiefs beat Moana PasifikaAll the action as the Chiefs beat Moana Pasifika 50-35 in Pukekohe.21 Mar 05:55 AM
Waikato HeraldNo by-election ahead of local elections, council decidesThe councillor's resignation falls within less than 12 months of an election.21 Mar 01:46 AM
Waikato Herald‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to dieDean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.21 Mar 12:06 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice investigate suspicious fire at local MaraeThe fire happened early on Sunday morning.20 Mar 11:51 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice appeal for witnesses in double death caseA 26-year-old man was found dead, another died later in Waikato Hospital.20 Mar 09:44 PM
Waikato Herald‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energyAbout $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.20 Mar 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldThe State Highway where Waikato crashes happen mostFrom 2021 to 2024 there were over 5000 crashes on Waikato state roads.20 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCritical injuries after crash involving truck, three cars on Waikato highwayPolice said the road is likely to remain closed for some time.20 Mar 09:52 AM
Waikato Herald'I luv u always have': Man's frightening, erratic infatuation with womanThe 61-year-old wrongly believed he was in a relationship with the woman.20 Mar 07:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice beforeHe came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.20 Mar 06:00 AM
SportOusted All Blacks coach Ian Foster returns for Lions tour 2025The final allocation of tickets has gone on sale. 20 Mar 05:23 AM
Waikato HeraldBody found in search for missing 79yo manThe man was reported missing after his car was found on February 21.20 Mar 05:19 AM
Waikato Herald'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'20 Mar 04:36 AM
SportKick in the teeth: Chiefs fined for interference in win over BluesThe Chiefs were fined after their medic twice interfered with Blues' conversions.20 Mar 03:12 AM
