Waikato HeraldFive arrested after alleged burglaries and fleeing driver incidentsRam raid in Taupō and burglary in Napier reported.12 Jan 10:36 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice name New Plymouth cyclist as Matamata fatal crash victimInquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.12 Jan 10:28 PM
Waikato HeraldWatch: ‘Crazy’ video captures near-miss with oncoming vehicles on busy highwayMotorists swerve to avoid an overtaking car driving into the path of oncoming traffic.12 Jan 09:48 PM
Waikato Herald'Time for a change': Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate not running for re-election in OctoberIn a Facebook post, Southgate announced that it was time for a change.12 Jan 09:41 PM
Waikato Herald30m 'towering owl', Autumn pumpkin, announced as special shapes for Balloons over WaikatoThis year's two special shapes are an Autumn pumpkin, and a 30m tall owl.12 Jan 09:30 PM
Waikato Herald'Challenging': Coromandel fire expected to take several days to put outFour crews and three helicopters return to dampen hotspots.12 Jan 08:45 PM
Waikato Herald‘Heartbreaking’: Death after fall from Coromandel cliff to be investigated, says mayorTwo young people fell from a cliff; one died, the other was rescued uninjured in Hāhei.12 Jan 08:32 PM
Waikato HeraldMajor North Island route closed for two monthsGround temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.12 Jan 06:23 PM
Waikato Herald'Lifesaving efforts': Charity to send 10 more ambulances to Ukraine'It will increase our evacuation and hospital transportation capability significantly.'12 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirmA second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.12 Jan 03:06 AM
Waikato HeraldMan’s body located after he failed to resurface from Waikato River dipA rahui has now been placed at Arapuni, Bulmers and Jones landings.12 Jan 12:47 AM
Waikato HeraldFire crews continue fight against blaze that stranded holiday makersThree helicopters and four ground crews resume battle today. 11 Jan 07:14 PM
Waikato Herald'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over herSimon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.11 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFire left Coromandel daytrippers stranded, fearing night in cars without food and waterTwo helicopters and five fire engines are battling the blaze. 11 Jan 07:57 AM
Waikato HeraldHamilton road closed due to police incident, diversions in placePolice advise avoiding Matangi Rd in Hillcrest; use alternative routes this afternoon.11 Jan 02:31 AM
Waikato HeraldFormer PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding groundThe Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.10 Jan 07:30 PM
Waikato Herald'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final bookRon Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.10 Jan 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this monthSlow road trips will await some this month.10 Jan 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFire in Waikato prison cell seriously injures inmateThe man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.10 Jan 06:20 AM
Waikato HeraldReducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre constructionThe changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.10 Jan 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldNo-dog zone to be enforced at Raglan Domain Dogs are prohibited from the domain, whether on-lead or off-lead.10 Jan 03:37 AM
Waikato HeraldSeabird drowning inquiry: Two people helping investigatorsThe birds were reportedly captured in fishing nets.10 Jan 12:59 AM
Waikato HeraldCoromandel fatal crash victim namedThirteen people died over the official holiday period.09 Jan 09:05 PM
Waikato HeraldWatch: ‘Would have been gone’: Car carrying three children just inches away from tragedy Man had three children in the back when he came face to face with potential tragedy.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Frustrating and distressing': DoC appeals for information after seabirds killed'Extremely frustrating and distressing to hear about this kind of wilful mistreatment.'09 Jan 02:44 AM
Waikato HeraldOne person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incidentOne rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.09 Jan 02:22 AM
Waikato HeraldRestricted fire season for Waikato Districts from FridayRestricted fire season in Waikato begins at 9am on January 10.08 Jan 11:23 PM
Waikato HeraldMajority of watercraft fatalities not wearing lifejackets“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”08 Jan 11:10 PM
Waikato Herald'I want to know he’s okay': Sister of man missing three weeks speaks outHis sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.08 Jan 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘Jaws would drop’: Iconic bach sells for secret sumBeach town starting to feel the heat.08 Jan 05:58 PM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.08 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNew Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitoredTaupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.08 Jan 02:25 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closureOne police officer was forced to jump out of the way.08 Jan 12:37 AM
Waikato HeraldWoman, 30, arrested in Huntly in relation to alleged shoplifting across Waikato and Counties ManukauShe faces 15 shoplifting charges, after a further 11 charges were laid yesterday.07 Jan 10:33 PM
