Waikato HeraldPrisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug againHe had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.14 Feb 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice appeal for help finding missing 24yo Hamilton manHerewini left his home address on Monday and hasn’t been in touch with family since.14 Feb 02:48 AM
SportChiefs v Blues line-up that’s a ‘tough team to crack’, coach saysThe Chiefs will take on the Blues in the first week of Super Rugby 2025.14 Feb 12:45 AM
Waikato Herald Hamilton hot days a risk to public healthHeat alerts aren't triggered, but heat stress risks remain high.12 Feb 10:04 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashesThe two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.12 Feb 03:33 AM
Waikato Herald‘I had to sit down, I was shaking’: Hamilton woman’s shock at $10.5m Powerball winThe woman was rummaging through her handbag when she found several unchecked tickets. 11 Feb 08:52 PM
Waikato Herald‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hackedThe scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.11 Feb 04:00 PM
SportTough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom SeriesMount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.11 Feb 01:07 AM
Waikato HeraldMurder charge after Waikato arrest, BoP police raidA 34-year-old man has been charged with Turipapa Tukere's murder.10 Feb 10:32 PM
Waikato Herald‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train stationDaniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Sport‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi RegattaThe new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.09 Feb 06:19 PM
Waikato HeraldFatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in WaikatoPolice were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am. 09 Feb 12:56 AM
SportTuxedo stakes Derby claim with dominant Waikato Guineas winTuxedo's dominant win at Te Rapa boosts his Derby prospects significantly.08 Feb 06:03 PM
Waikato HeraldLotto Powerball: One lucky Hamilton ticketholder is $10.5m richerTonight's draw offered the chance for someone to become an instant multi-millionaire.08 Feb 07:59 AM
Waikato HeraldCops take suspected explosive into police station – then call NZSAS bomb experts for helpPolice arrested a man found with two guns, then had a surprise once back at the station.08 Feb 03:10 AM
Waikato Herald‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
Waikato HeraldMan accused of striking police officer with car appears in courtThe incident happened at 8pm on Wednesday in Huntly.07 Feb 01:32 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline copA police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly. 06 Feb 05:51 PM
SportLeica Lucy’s next big test as Ellis Classic looms at Te RapaRobbie Patterson: 'She is one of those horses who is a real pleasure to train.'06 Feb 04:55 PM
Waikato HeraldTruck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcamThe man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.05 Feb 07:11 AM
Waikato HeraldCoromandel man accused of fatally shooting pig hunter granted bail until 2027Stu Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.05 Feb 06:54 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato Expressway blocked at Tamahere after crashPolice were alerted to the accident at about 4pm.05 Feb 04:10 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato towns to celebrate Waitangi Day with special eventsThere will be events in Hamilton, Tūrangi and Whitianga.05 Feb 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldLightning strike at Waikato Hospital affected pagers, internet, fire system 'At no point in time was there any disruption to the delivery of patient care.'04 Feb 10:29 PM
SportTall Blacks and Tall Ferns to play new Trans-Tasman comp in HamiltonThe new comp will be the first time in several years New Zealand has played Australia.04 Feb 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCoroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playgroundVJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.04 Feb 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMissing Hamilton girl found ‘safe and well’Police and her family had concerns for her wellbeing.04 Feb 03:17 AM
LifestyleBalloons over Waikato organisers make changes to Nightglow ticket systemThe Nightglow will take place on March 22 in Hamilton.03 Feb 02:36 AM
Waikato HeraldHamilton death referred to the CoronerThe referral comes after a postmortem was carried out today.02 Feb 11:21 PM
Waikato HeraldHamilton teen’s death ‘unexplained’ – police investigatingThe 19-year-old woman was found unresponsive about 12.30am.01 Feb 10:01 PM
Waikato HeraldBikers, vintage car and train enthusiasts gear up for Frankton ThunderThere will be a new addition to the event this year.01 Feb 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldDogs stuck on river sandbank saved by eagle-eyed local and waka ama crewThe wandering dogs probably ran from attacking wasps to become stranded. 31 Jan 04:07 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice continue search for missing owner of burned-out vehicleTravis, 24, was last seen on January 17. Police found his vehicle burnt out in Ngāroma.31 Jan 12:51 AM
