Waikato Herald'Our community is grieving deeply': Vigils planned after Tauranga landslidesThe vigil at Coronation Park starts at 7pm, with a karakia at 8pm.28 Jan 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldGifted young lawyer planned to propose to partner before Coromandel beach tragedyHis partner told him: 'When you propose to me I’ll say yes.'28 Jan 01:39 AM
Sport'One of the best': Key All Black re-signs until 2029His new deal boosts his chances of facing the British & Irish Lions in 2029.27 Jan 09:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Only location we were interested in': How Raglan landed spot on surfing's top tourThe deal is a one-year agreement, though there is interest in securing a longer-term deal.27 Jan 06:00 PM
Sport'A very unique opportunity': Two Kiwis to line up against world's best surfers in Raglan eventA wildcard in both the men's and women's events will be reserved for a Kiwi competitor.27 Jan 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldNZ Post to close services at more than 140 retail stores in major urban overhaulThe closures follow a Government deal resetting NZ Post's store rules.26 Jan 10:20 PM
Waikato HeraldRetail crime adviser quits over 'untenable' relationship with chairThree of the original five retail crime advisers have now resigned in months.26 Jan 07:17 AM
Waikato HeraldRobbed of summer: Wet, sun-starved January as forecasters tip warmer FebruaryNiwa says most regions had under 85% of their usual January sunshine.25 Jan 07:02 AM
LiveWaikato Herald'Hug your babies, life can change in a moment': Mum's tribute to teen son lost in landslideTwo 15-year-olds are among those missing as police confirm discovery of human remains.24 Jan 02:43 AM
Waikato HeraldHow Bea built a business from backyard fruitBea Spraggs grows heirloom fruit to feed her year-round preserving.23 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMount Maunganui search enters second night as families face anguished wait for outcomeMultiple families are in tears amid the heavy-duty search equipment.23 Jan 08:20 AM
Waikato HeraldFlatmate sentenced over his gun's link to fatal shootingJack Hargreaves is alleged to have fatally shot his brother, Joshua, last year.23 Jan 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldWeather update: Storm-hit regions to face strong winds and thunderstorms this weekendGales up to 100km/h are expected for Auckland and other parts of the North Island.22 Jan 11:41 PM
Waikato Herald'Deeply shattering': Mount Maunganui landslide search enters night with up to nine unaccounted forCrews 'going to be working 24/7 until they have searched every piece of earth'.22 Jan 10:23 AM
Waikato Herald‘A drier story’: Weekend brings relief for storm-battered regionsDay-time highs in Auckland and Northland drop from 25C to about 19C or 20C.22 Jan 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Somebody had to do something': 'Mother of K Rd' honoured for decades of advocacyAt 73, Karen Ritchie has spent more than three decades fighting stigma and abuse.22 Jan 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldCut off, flooded and in the dark: Landslip takes out house, two rescued; North Island states of emergency continue overnightWidespread flooding has isolated towns and submerged homes.21 Jan 11:59 AM
Waikato HeraldLegal profession mourns 'shining star' after young lawyer's Coromandel deathThe 37-year-old barrister was pulled from the water at Hāhei Beach on Monday.21 Jan 07:21 AM
Waikato Herald'The worst is still to come': Tropical storm lashes North Island, man missing in riverMultiple regions are under a state of local emergency because of the tropical storm.21 Jan 04:16 AM
Waikato Herald'Totally submerged': Man swims to safety, abandons new ute in Coromandel floodwatersA Coromandel local said the flooding was 'worse than Bola' and 'bigger than Gabrielle'.21 Jan 04:07 AM
Waikato Herald'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.20 Jan 04:46 AM
Waikato HeraldBeach days ahead: Summer isn't over despite thunderstorms, floodingRecent flooding in Northland means saturated ground may worsen new flooding.20 Jan 04:00 AM
LifestyleThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSubtropical low to bring heavy rain and severe gales to upper North IslandNorthland is under a heavy rain watch from 6pm today until 6pm tomorrow.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’18 Jan 06:30 AM
Waikato HeraldDivers stunned by ‘epic’ up-close encounter with curious orca podThe orca swam within arm's reach of the divers for about one minute.18 Jan 05:35 AM
Waikato Herald'Unsubstantiated': Major festival shuts down mass 'needle spiking' rumoursFestival medics say they have seen no puncture wounds or injection injuries.18 Jan 04:22 AM
Sport'Haven't even given any thought': McMillan rules out play at All Blacks roleClayton McMillan is committed to Munster, despite the All Blacks job becoming vacant.17 Jan 11:18 PM
LifestyleFrom craters to Emerald Lakes: A journey across Tongariro Alpine CrossingIf you’ve ever wondered what walking on Mars is like, this is as close as it gets.17 Jan 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHow three fashionable farmers built a stylish rural lifeThe family’s Mystery Creek block now hosts two home businesses and three houses.17 Jan 04:01 PM
SportCambridge stable continues hot recent record with class filliesTrainers thrilled as their two smart 3-year-olds grab NZB Desert Gold Stakes quinella.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCoro bike park built by local legend now a drawcard for hidden gem tracksThe park now offers more than 6km of tracks, jumps and BMX runs.16 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
SportBatter-up: San Diego Padres coaches share skills with Hamilton RaidersFormer All Blacks staffer Don Tricker linked Baseball NZ with the MLB club.15 Jan 04:00 AM