Home / Waikato NewsHamilton LockdownImage 1 of 9: An empty Hamilton Garden Place on Monday. Photo / Danielle Zollickhofer
SportAll Blacks connect with fans in Hamilton ahead of test match against FranceThe Tron is coming down from its All Blacks fever after the recent test-match finale against France. The All Blacks were in Hamilton for the whole week ahead of the game, which gave them a chance to mix and mingle with fans.31 Jul 11:06 PM
LifestyleNZ Army gunners prepare for exercise in Papua New Guinea in WaiouruThe New Zealand Army is gearing up for a significant exercise in Papua New Guinea this month. Ahead of the overseas exercise, New Zealand Army gunners from 16th Field Regiment, Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery (RNZA) conducted a mortar live firing exercise in the Waiouru Military Training Area.21 Jul 03:16 AM
LifestyleSaint Pius X Catholic Church Tokoroa gets new roofThe Tokoroa community is coming together to replace the roof of Saint Pius X Catholic Church - an effort that reminds some people of the days when the church was first built in the early 1960s.14 May 09:56 PM
LifestyleNZ Forest Products Ltd final reunionMore than 260 people travelled from across New Zealand and Australia to be part of the last reunion of former NZ Forest Products Ltd employees at the Tokoroa Club last weekend. The event organisers said it was likely the final reunion as the number of former employees continued to decline.04 Feb 02:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPaige Suisted's cancer journeyDoctors have told Paige Suisted she has 18 months to live. She is determined to live each moment to the fullest.25 Nov 01:14 AM
LifestyleHouse of the Year 2024The annual House of the Year competition showcases the best in residential buildings and exceptional workmanship on projects across New Zealand. There are seven regional competitions, held throughout July and August, of which the winners feature in the Top 100 list before undergoing a second round of judging. In total, the seven regional competitions drew in close to 300 entries this year.13 Aug 12:48 AM
Waikato HeraldTe Awamutu Civic Service Anzac Day 2024Locals gathered together to commemorate Anzac Day at the Te Awamutu Anzac Green.30 Apr 09:39 PM
Waikato HeraldKaimanawa wild horse musterWild Kaimanawa horses are rounded up on the Central Plateau and sent off to become domestic horses. The horses disturb unique native flora and fauna if the population gets too large so must be thinned out each year.28 Apr 12:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSupercars Taupō 2024The festivities kicked off on Thursday in Taupō ahead of the three-day Supercars event, the inaugural year for the town. 18 Apr 02:42 AM
LifestyleBalloons over Waikato 2024Over 20 balloons, including one shaped like a polar bear, are taking to the sky above Hamilton for the festival.20 Mar 02:02 AM
Waikato HeraldIronkidz Taupō 2024531 children and teens took part in this year's Ironkidz. 27 Feb 01:57 AM
Waikato Herald31st Te Pahū Twilight 2024 Moto-X SeriesRound two of the 31st Te Pahū Twilight 2024 Moto-X Series at Findsen Farm. Photos / Arthur Uden14 Feb 11:13 PM
Waikato HeraldBoon Street Art Festival 2023Boon Street Art Festival brightened up Hamilton East and the CBD on the weekend. Seven artists brought love and colour to blank walls across the city, most of the walls were located near the newly opened Made Market precinct. The artists painting the town not only red were Jesse Mosen, Cinzah, Gary Venn, Kell Sunshine, Haser and Alice Alva and Koryu. The Waikato Herald went along and captured some of the action.08 Nov 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldGraffiato Taupō 20232023 marked Graffiato's tenth year, with ten contributing artists creating murals in Taupō's CBD over Labour Weekend. 23 Oct 01:25 PM
SportTe Awamutu Sports’ World Cup dreams undone in quarter finalsTe Awamutu Sports’ dream of a deep run in the inaugural World Amateur Rugby Festival in southern France took a turn in the quarter finals as a spirited Tongan (Kolomotu’a Rugby Club) side rode their size and strong offload game to beat the New Zealanders 13-15.03 Oct 09:16 PM
SportTe Awamutu College Rugby Club Awards 2023The Te Awamutu College Rugby Club prize giving was held at the college hall last Tuesday, celebrating an exciting 2023 season of schoolboy footy.26 Sep 11:55 PM
SportTe Awamutu Sports cruise through pool play in inaugural World Amateur Rugby FestivalTe Awamutu Sports French touring party cruised through the pool stages of the Inaugural World Amateur Rugby Festival in Port de Bouc, with a perfect three from three record, dispatching France, Belgium and Uruguay in comfortable fashion.26 Sep 09:35 PM
SportTe Awamutu College First XV v NZ Barbarians Area SchoolsWednesday afternoon saw Te Awamutu College First XV take on the NZ Barbarians Area Schools team at Albert Park in their final match of 2023. The friendly game saw the NZ Barbarians Area Schools win 34-7. Te Awamutu College scored their points through an impressive Corbin Fleming try and a Thomas Frandi conversion.22 Sep 03:53 AM
Waikato HeraldPhotos: Te Awamutu pilots help in Canadian wildfiresPilot brothers Matt and Tom Otto will work for up to 42 days at a time helping extinguish Yellowknife wildfires.05 Sep 01:55 AM
SportStarinsure MotoFest at Hampton Downs revvs upThe fourth MotoFest at Hampton Downs celebrated all things motorbike and racing last weekend. The event was headlined by the Shoei Superbikes and was a highlight for motorbike buffs big and small. The Waikato Herald went along and captured some of the action.08 Mar 10:35 PM
Waikato HeraldFans and halftime entertainment at Levin DomainFans were vocal and primary school-aged girls got to play rugger at halftime during the Aupiki opening game at Levin Domain26 Feb 09:40 PM
Waikato HeraldChiefs win Aupiki opening game against HurricanesChiefs Manawa convincingly beat Hurricanes Poua in Levin.26 Feb 09:37 PM
Waikato HeraldPPTA strike actionPPTA Te Wehengarua warned the strike would cause widespread disruption and argued the Government’s pay offer failed to address worsening staff shortages and soaring workloads.Watch20 Aug 01:34 AM
Waikato HeraldCrews battle major overnight blaze at Hamilton commercial buildingCrews were called to a fire at a block of shops on Masters Ave in Hillcrest, Hamilton overnight.Watch19 Aug 08:51 PM
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 HeraldOne in serious condition after ute collides with train in TokoroaEmergency services were called to the scene on Bridge St, where a train collided with a vehicle, just after 4am. Video / John Van de VenWatch07 Aug 03:12 AM
