Waikato HeraldLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleNY Honours 2026: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist in the mixThe New Year 2026 Honours are out today, recognising 177 people for their service to NZ.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFrom hotline to honours: Farmer receives New Year Honour for rural sector serviceNeil Bateup helped raise more than $3m for farmers after Cyclone Gabrielle.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Heroes': Inside the 12-hour rescue effort to save elderly man from bushThe man was carried out 'taco style' on a stretcher in heavy rain.30 Dec 04:30 AM
Waikato HeraldFestival delays opening, holiday plans disrupted as upgraded weather warnings cloak NZ28 Dec 10:42 PM
Waikato HeraldFamily's human heat circle saves life of lost elderly hiker wearing only shorts and singlet28 Dec 10:04 PM
Waikato HeraldHeavy rain set to pummel New Year party hotspots and festival crowdsUp to 18,000 Rhythm and Vines campers face heavy rain and gales.27 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldThunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hailPredicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas. 26 Dec 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldNZ's most dangerous roads and places to drive over Christmas holidays revealed'One minute families are planning Christmas dinner, the next, they’re planning a funeral.'25 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice and Eagle helicopter deployed to Coromandel property after Christmas Day threatPerson taken into custody after reports of threatening behaviour.25 Dec 02:44 AM
Waikato HeraldWoman freezes as plane clips fence, spins towards homes and ploughs into houseA pilot and passenger were able to get out of the wreck themselves despite being injured.25 Dec 01:17 AM
Waikato Herald'It just came for me': Holidaymaker fights off aggressive shark with paddleWhat appeared to be the same shark was later seen in shallow water near the shore.24 Dec 10:48 PM
Waikato Herald'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
Waikato HeraldBody found on beach in search for missing rock fisher near Thames Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the coastline while the death is investigated.22 Dec 09:24 PM
Waikato Herald‘One spark’: Fireworks ban in Coromandel after scrub blazesTwo recent Coromandel scrub fires have already been linked to fireworks.22 Dec 08:32 PM
Waikato HeraldDesperate search as person missing in water off the CoromandelA search operation is underway after two people got into difficulty this morning.21 Dec 11:32 PM
Today25°C16°CCloudy periods with a few showers, some heavy with squally thunderstorms possible from afternoon. Northerlies.
Wednesday23°C13°CA few showers clearing to fine in the morning. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
Thursday23°C13°CMostly cloudy, with a few showers in the afternoon. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the afternoon and evening.
Waikato HeraldLocal legends: The Waikato community stalwarts recognised in New Year HonoursDame Coral Shaw is honoured for years of public service and abuse inquiry work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleNY Honours 2026: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist in the mixThe New Year 2026 Honours are out today, recognising 177 people for their service to NZ.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRich-lister’s exclusive lakefront home hits the market for well over $5m30 Dec 07:55 AM
Waikato Herald'Heroes': Inside the 12-hour rescue effort to save elderly man from bush30 Dec 04:30 AM
Waikato Herald'Antisocial behaviour won’t be tolerated': Police warn Kinloch revellers29 Dec 09:47 PM
The CountryPractice makes perfect: Flower grower's journey to ideal soil healthYear in Review: Nicky's healthy soil struck a chord with readers in September 2025.30 Dec 04:02 PM
The CountryTales of The Hat: City slicker amazed by farmer's legendary appetiteOPINION: Hunter Wells' fond memories of a hungry farmer was a popular read of 2025.30 Dec 04:01 PM
The CountryYear in Review: Barbie's woollen dog bed businessThe tale about Barbie's search for a new owner proved popular on The Country in 2025.30 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryDecades of dedication: Libby Fletcher honoured for protecting Lake TaraweraLibby Fletcher awarded a King’s Service Medal in the New Year 2026 Honours. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
OneRoofRich-lister’s exclusive lakefront home hits the market for well over $5mPrestigious estate belonged to the late philanthropist Richard Izard.30 Dec 07:55 AM
OneRoofNZ's surprising mortgage-free hot spots - and the suburbs drowning in debtThe postcodes where the majority of people own their homes outright.27 Dec 05:31 AM
OneRoofHot Water Beach campground sold to Aussie chain for more than $16m“We pretty much got to name our price.”09 Dec 06:36 AM
OneRoofIwi group snaps up ex-state homes to sell tribal members at cost$10m worth of property being sold "as is where is".08 Dec 07:43 AM
OneRoofCouple quit their multi-million-dollar bach after finding new passionThey decided to sell just months after finishing rebuild on Whangamatā's beachfront.06 Dec 07:11 AM
OneRoofBach in Coromandel's 'affordable' beach town smashes record with $4m sale“We’ve always had a discount for being a bit further away.”04 Dec 04:11 PM
OneRoof'Bargain to be had': Coromandel bay for sale for well below its $9m RV Massive chunk of coastal land close to where NZ’s rich-listers go to unwind.15 Nov 04:52 PM
Waikato Herald'Terrifying': Trail cyclist, 69, attacked by dogs twice in four weeks'It just squeezed through the fence and came at me before I could do anything.'19 Dec 05:06 PM
Waikato HeraldClandestine lab, drugs found as police hit suspected Waikato dealersAbout 16 police staff conducted search warrants in Matamata-Piako, Hauraki and Coromandel.19 Dec 03:14 AM
Waikato HeraldHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
Waikato HeraldStruggle with cliffside rescue ‘tip of the iceberg’, firefighter saysThe Fire and Emergency call log records that police blocked a rescue helicopter over cost.18 Dec 07:45 PM
Waikato Herald'It paused the world': Spa day gives neonatal unit parents a mental reset18 Dec 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldGrandfather dies after incident involving commercial mower in the Coromandel18 Dec 03:30 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice refused use of rescue chopper because they wrongly thought teenager was dead17 Dec 08:15 PM
Waikato Herald'It was a very close call': Lifeguard rescue underscores Ryan Fox fundraiser16 Dec 10:48 PM
