Waikato HeraldTaupō family of six complete 3048km Te Araroa trail in 218 daysKids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.07 May 12:07 AM
Waikato Herald'Significant milestone': Kākāpō boom in WaikatoIt's been the first time in more than a century that the sound has been heard in Waikato.01 May 05:46 AM
Waikato HeraldWhanganui and Ruapehu partner to draw in film industryMt Ngauruhoe in Ruapehu features in the Lord of The Rings films.03 Apr 04:00 PM
BusinessWhy a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in WaihīIs its investment dependent on fast-track approval? 30 Mar 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPest control initiatives, including hunting competition, ramp up in Waikato"If they (hunters) have any doubts, then don't shoot."13 Mar 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldDigger does its duty to deal with invasive weedDoC is using a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species. 11 Mar 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNumber of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency saysIn New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.06 Mar 03:00 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Great white shark with rope around its tail sparks DoC rescue effortThe shark was seen in Waikato with a rope around its tail.28 Feb 07:46 AM
Waikato HeraldReports of dogs being walked on pest-free island sparks DoC outrageTwo members of the public alerted DoC to the incident that ocurred on February 8.13 Feb 03:30 AM
Waikato HeraldRemains of 79yo Auckland tramper missing since March found in Waikato forestThe woman went missing while laying bait in the forest with her group.04 Feb 07:29 AM
Waikato HeraldSeeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blazeThe October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.30 Jan 11:18 PM
Waikato Herald‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategyShane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.30 Jan 09:15 PM
Waikato HeraldJoy of Waikato orca sightings dampened by concerning behaviourThere were several orca sightings in the Waikato this month.29 Jan 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldShootings, fires, and more: Alarming rise in cruel acts against protected birdsNineteen incidents were recorded nationwide in the past three months.24 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCoromandel fire: Road to fully open, Fenz boss thanks localsFire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.16 Jan 08:19 PM
Waikato Herald‘Distressing’ rescue of young girl after 13yo fell to his death at Hāhei BeachTwo young people scrambled up a cliff path before the boy plunged down the bank.14 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSeabird drowning inquiry: Two people helping investigatorsThe birds were reportedly captured in fishing nets.10 Jan 12:59 AM
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 HeraldA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
Waikato HeraldShark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbourDoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.25 Dec 02:18 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato kākāpō goes on a surprise off-grid adventureThe endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.18 Dec 12:28 AM
Waikato HeraldKiwi deaths in leg-hold traps 'doesn't need to happen' DoC saysLeg-hold traps should be installed off the ground to avoid catching birds like kiwis.09 Dec 12:56 AM
LifestyleIconic track reopens in North Island after almost three yearsMore importantly, the famous beach will again be accessible by foot.02 Dec 01:32 AM
Waikato HeraldCathedral Cove walking track reopens after almost two yearsThe track to the world-famous beach was badly damaged last year.01 Dec 12:00 AM
Waikato Herald‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attackEven just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.16 Nov 10:54 PM
Waikato Herald$20 to visit NZ’s most iconic places, including for Kiwis? Govt considers new charges'I would find it very hard to charge Kiwi kids.'14 Nov 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCarbon released from Waikato wetland fire worth up to $9.6mThe fire, which burnt through 1039ha over five days, has now been fully contained.29 Oct 04:42 AM
Waikato HeraldParking goes, visitors must use shuttle to access popular Cathedral Cove trackDoC says there will be no parking at Cathedral Cove when it reopens.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fireSince Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.24 Oct 08:38 PM
Waikato Herald'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mineA controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.23 Oct 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTourists causing headaches for Cathedral Cove track repair workersInternational tourists have been turning up to the must-see destination to find it closed.18 Oct 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldKeeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taongaSince the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.05 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWhakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'02 Oct 04:02 AM
Waikato HeraldCritically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this monthOne of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.25 Sep 03:30 AM
