Home / Waikato NewsHamilton mega strikeWaikato Herald22 Oct, 2025 11:50 PMSaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditWorkers strike in central Hamilton during Thursday's nationwide mega strike.
Waikato HeraldHamilton mega strikeWorkers strike in central Hamilton during Thursday's nationwide mega strike.Watch22 Oct 11:50 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
Waikato HeraldDrones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near youAt Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana GarciaWatch18 Jun 06:01 AM
Sport2025 King's Birthday Honours ListCelebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleOn the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.Watch23 Apr 04:58 PM
Waikato HeraldFire on Ellis St, Frankton, HamiltonFire and Emergency New Zealand are responding to a large building fire on Ellis St, in Frankton, Hamilton. Video / Troy Graham / Maryana GarciaWatch10 Mar 12:34 AM
Waikato HeraldIncident at Taupō storePolice are at a Taupō store on Horomātangi St after an incident.Watch18 Dec 09:15 PM
Waikato HeraldWill Hamilton on his cancer journeyPolice officer Will Hamilton is fighting blood cancer. Video / Will Hamilton/GivealittleWatch12 Dec 05:21 PM
Waikato HeraldNew video shows early stages of Waikato scrub fireNew footage emerges of north Waikato scrub fire when it had “gotten out of control.” Video / SuppliedWatch23 Oct 12:15 AM
Waikato Herald80ha scrub fire at around 10.30am this morning burning swampland in North Waikato, near MeremereIsland Block Rd is currently closed to public access with safety cordons in place. Video / Laird LittleWatch22 Oct 12:29 AM
Waikato Herald20-hectare scrub fire burning swampland in North WaikatoFirefighters are expected to be at the scene overnight. Video / Malisha KumarWatch21 Oct 04:25 AM
Waikato HeraldTaupō man spends five years building boat from scratchTaupō man Mark Dumble has spent the past five years building this 4m clinker boat from scratch and recently launched it at Two Mile Bay, Lake Taupō. Video / Dan HutchinsonWatch16 Oct 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldCoastguard Tairua/Pāuanui unit storyCoastguard, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and local fishing/boating clubs have teamed up to deliver nationwide bar awareness. Video / Coastguard New ZealandWatch09 Oct 11:23 PM
Waikato HeraldA rare glimpse of New Zealand's precious kākāpōStaff at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, near Cambridge, make a health check on Bunker, one of three precious flightless kākāpō living on the maunga.Watch05 Oct 04:01 PM
Waikato HeraldThree-vehicle accident in Te AwamutuA serious three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu has left one person in critical condition. Video / Jesse WoodWatch23 Aug 03:42 AM
Waikato HeraldUnexplained death in WaikatoPolice and forensics are at the scene of an unexplained death in Te Kauwhata, Waikato.Video / Malisha KumarWatch05 Aug 11:50 PM
Waikato HeraldVascular surgeon wants to introduce a new surgery to New ZealandDr Chris Holdaway says the surgery will treat patients with a rare and debilitating abdominal condition.Watch07 Jun 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWaihī couple celebrate 65 years of marriageDavid and Sheila Callaghan were married on May 16, 1959. Video / Allan WilliamsWatch10 May 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHouse fire in TaupōFire and Emergency NZ crews at the scene of a house fire in Taupō.Watch08 Apr 11:51 PM
Waikato Herald From zero to heroHamilton businessman and Robbie Allen is a colourful character living his best life after rising from crime and alcoholism. Video / Mike ScottWatch27 Mar 07:59 PM
Waikato HeraldDutch elm disease reported in Waipā DistrictThe first case of Dutch elm disease was reported in the Waipā District last week. Video / Dean TaylorWatch05 Mar 10:20 PM
Waikato HeraldIncredible footage of Coromandel whale shark encounterStunning footage has been captured of a group of people swimming with a whale shark in the Coromandel. Video / Tom Bromhead, Andy Mora, Catie MoraWatch26 Feb 05:18 AM
Waikato HeraldProtest over staffing reductions at the University of WaikatoPeople gathered outside the Pā at the University of Waikato, in protest of a recent announcement that would see a 10 per cent reduction in staffing for library services. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Feb 02:43 AM
Waikato HeraldYoung insect enthusiast's pick for NZ Bug of the YearPatrick Wilson, 10, from Taupō explains why stick insects are his choice for NZ Bug of the Year. Video / Daniel HutchinsonWatch26 Jan 03:01 AM
Waikato HeraldBagshot Row opens its doors“You shall not pass” beyond the doors of the hobbit holes at the Hobbiton Movie Set - until now as iconic hobbit holes are finally open to the public. Video / Carson BluckWatch30 Nov 05:53 AM
Waikato HeraldLocal emergency services attended a house fire in HamiltonFire and Emergency were called to a 2-storey residential home at 9.02am in Hillcrest, Hamilton. The fire was well involved upon arrival. Video / Malisha KumarWatch06 Nov 11:20 PM
Waikato HeraldAll Blacks back in Paris, Gaza war intensifies and Labour on the offensive | Focus Morning Bulletin 10 October, 2023The All Blacks arrive in Paris, Israel declares war on Hamas and Labour on the offensive in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch09 Oct 04:50 PM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Robbers smash car into Huntly Four SquareNgaruawahia man Khances Mahara-Sunnex and four co-offenders robbed the Huntly Four Square of cash, booze and groceries during a ram-raid early on March 5, 2022. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Sep 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldFocus: Tama Potaka - six months as Hamilton West MPSix months into his tenure as the Hamilton West MP, Tama Potaka has earned a reputation as a fitness enthusiast and push-up aficionado. Video / Mike ScottWatch05 Jun 11:50 PM
Waikato HeraldAtiamuri farmers use less fertiliserJenny and Miah Smith have trialled regenerative agriculture methods that allowed them to cut back on synthetic inputs.Watch24 May 12:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFocus: Marokopa mystery - A year on from disappearance of Tom Phillips and three kidsA private investigator reveals how Tom Phillips and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember could have remained hidden for over a year. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Jan 12:23 AM
Waikato HeraldFocus: Fatal crash between car and ambulance in CambridgeTwo people have died following a collision between a car and an ambulance in Cambridge. Video / Caitlan JohnstonWatch13 Sep 10:24 PM
Waikato HeraldManhunt for killer, car abandoned at scenePolice investigate Cambridge homicide after woman found dead, search underway in Te Aroha. Video / Mike ScottWatch08 Aug 12:27 AM
Waikato HeraldFocus: Erosion threatens homes at Port WaikatoWaikato resident Josephine Poland talks about the erosion that threatens her beachside home. Video / Mike ScottWatch28 Jun 09:11 AM
Waikato HeraldManhunt underway after Waikato firearms incidentA police investigation is underway after a person was seriously injured on Monday night. Video / Andrew WarnerWatch20 Jun 11:51 PM
Waikato HeraldFocus: First look at Hamilton's new section of Waikato ExpresswayThe 22 kilometre expressway is near completion. Video / Mike ScottWatch20 Jun 04:58 AM
Waikato HeraldFocus: Hospitals under 'extreme pressure' as winter ills mountAs hospitals experience "extreme pressure" with "abnormally high" patient presentations, NZ Nurses Organisation co-president Kerri Nuku calls on the Government to act. Video / NZ HeraldWatch17 Jun 12:49 AM
