Waikato HeraldNZ luxury lodge named as one of the world's top hotels in prestigious global awardsThe lodge has previoulsy hosted Queen Elizabeth II and celebrities including Mick Jagger.14 Oct 10:07 PM
LiveWaikato HeraldWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers riseHomes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.14 Oct 12:27 AM
Waikato HeraldBeast of the ballot: This mayor got seven times more votes than his closest rivalThe Herald has analysed the most resounding wins and the closest calls.13 Oct 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Thin workforce stretched further': Learning support gaps persistPsychologists and speech-language therapists make up 40% of vacancies.12 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wireWhile some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.11 Oct 10:21 PM
Waikato HeraldGraham Bell: Police pay tribute to 'a bit of a legend'Bell attained 'national treasure' on Police Ten 7, calling out 'gutless goons'.09 Oct 01:03 AM
SportChiefs playmaker signs with HighlandersJamie Joseph says new signing fits the club’s long-term depth plan.08 Oct 01:28 AM
Waikato HeraldInside the secretive world of sniper training in WaiouruSoldiers from Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Fiji joined the training.07 Oct 07:00 PM
Waikato Herald How a simple coffee stop could cost you $85 at the supermarketOne woman was fined $80 after briefly leaving the New World Orewa car park for a coffee. 07 Oct 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Biggest new marine area in a decade': Gulf protections pass ParliamentThe bill creates 19 new protected zones across the Hauraki Gulf.07 Oct 08:29 AM
Waikato HeraldCambridge quarry plan heads to Environment Court The quarry, if approved, would extract up to 400,000 tonnes of sand annually.02 Oct 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
Waikato Herald‘Just jamming up all the lockers’ - rescue gear doesn't fit in new fire trucksFire crews say vital rescue gear had to be left piled on the station floor.01 Oct 02:07 AM
SportWaikato boxers win 13 medals at national championshipsAmong the winners was Alex Mukuka, who secured his fifth national title.30 Sep 08:00 PM
LifestyleSummer sorted: NZ's gigs, festivals and sports to lock in nowFrom sports and comedians to art and music festivals, bookmark these events across NZ.29 Sep 11:18 PM
Waikato HeraldTeens flee police in wrong-way motorway dash, travel 40km after tyres spiked before 6 arrestedPolice say the stolen Nissan Terrano carried on to Waikato before the vehicle stopped.29 Sep 08:28 PM
Waikato HeraldResearcher explains why apex predators are heading our way'We’re starting to see some of those start to come back.'29 Sep 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Changeable weather for the whole week': Waves of thunderstorms to roll over NZ todayWeather warnings have been issued for parts of the country as gales, heavy rain forecast.28 Sep 10:33 PM
SportSteamers crush Waikato to secure top four positionThe Steamers retained both the Chiefs Cup and Nathan Strongman Trophy.28 Sep 06:38 PM
Waikato HeraldUnruly tourists: Traveller family deported from NZ told to leave English villageThe notorious family wereordered to shut down their makeshift caravan park.27 Sep 09:26 PM
Waikato Herald'Humbled and moved': Sir David Moxon receives St John’s top honourOnly 35 people worldwide may hold the Bailiff or Dame Grand Cross title.27 Sep 08:48 PM
Sport'Awesome to be back': Roigard comeback ignites All Blacks' fuse at Eden ParkThe halfback's return from injury proved to be the difference at Eden Park.27 Sep 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCity girl finds happiness in dairy successCaitlin Snodgrass won the 2025 Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Trainee of the Year title.26 Sep 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldElection tampering claims against young Waikato candidate raised with policeFabio Rodrigues, 19, denies handing out voting papers at his Pōkeno job.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato Herald'Real concerns': Judge critical of Auckland rehab service Corrections says it is aware of concerns from the judiciary about the Grace Foundation.20 Sep 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldThief who has been stealing for half his life wants to quit after $25k crime spreeCole Jenkins' loot included everything from power tools to groceries and spanned regions.19 Sep 08:00 PM
SportGreat New Zealand Hurdle favourite faces huge challenge with weightThe new Great New Zealand jumps racing carnival starts at Te Aroha today.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldGang leader guilty: Jury convicts Mongrel Mob president of Taupō motel murderRyan Woodford was shot dead in front of his partner and children in Taupō.18 Sep 07:43 AM
Waikato Herald'Game-changer': Jet services return to Hamilton with new Christchurch link after 25 yearsThe new service will add 25,000 extra seats between Hamilton and Christchurch.18 Sep 07:20 AM
Waikato HeraldMob boss murder trial: Jury to start deliberating after final arguments heardTeina Williams is accused of shooting dead Ryan Woodford at point-blank range in 2022.17 Sep 09:40 PM
Waikato HeraldNut today: Customs bust $9m drug haul hidden in macadamia nut parcelsA parcel with over 2kg of meth was traced to a 31-year-old Waihī man.16 Sep 11:22 PM
