Waikato HeraldOne person critically injured in SH1 crash near TaupōThe road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.05 Aug 11:41 PM
Waikato HeraldMan suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro ForestDue to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.05 Aug 02:57 AM
Waikato HeraldWhere is NZ's best toastie? Battle heats up in mouth-watering raceWho will win the 2024 Great NZ Toastie Takeover?04 Aug 09:44 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice appealing for information on the whereabouts of wanted man Rawhiti TokonaMembers of the public are urged not to approach him.01 Aug 03:17 AM
Waikato HeraldThe trail of clues that led police to $400k meth stash in wardrobeDamien Porter was on parole for earlier drug-dealing when 1kg of meth was found in motel.31 Jul 08:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Tragic fatality': Digger driver dies after excavator submerged in forestry accidentAttempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.31 Jul 07:28 AM
Lifestyle5 places to inspire your next staycation in NZYour really don’t need a far-flung holiday to reap the rewards.25 Jul 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldRescues, accidents, emergencies: Greenlea Rescue Helicopter records 37 missions in JuneAccidents and serious medical events keep rescue chopper busy in June.25 Jul 03:13 AM
Waikato HeraldSenior Rotorua doctors told they will have to work in TaupōThe doctors are upset the decision was made without any consultation with them.23 Jul 10:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMan stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industryHe was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.20 Jul 10:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFarmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practiceHe was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.18 Jul 09:33 PM
Waikato HeraldTown's water supply trucked in after 40-year-old water bore failsAged water bore breaks down in Kaingaroa Village17 Jul 11:46 PM
Waikato HeraldWho killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder beginsThe defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPhotos: 'Beautiful home' takes supreme awardBay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards.15 Jul 02:02 AM
Waikato HeraldTokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole boardThe man who killed Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear has applied for parole for the first time.11 Jul 03:52 AM
LifestyleVote now! Rotorua in running to host Six60 showFans are set to decide where the 'One More Show’ tour finale will take place.10 Jul 01:10 AM
Waikato HeraldFreezing! Region's temperatures dip below zero under clear skiesCentral North Island and BoP feel the pinch.03 Jul 09:29 PM
Waikato HeraldCrews battle 'well involved' house fire in TokoroaFire and Emergency NZ was called just after 5am.03 Jul 07:11 PM
Waikato Herald'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjustSouthern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.03 Jul 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldRugby talent selected for University of Waikato Chiefs Under-18 campThe camp also acts as a trial for players to earn New Zealand Schools team selection.30 Jun 09:19 PM
Waikato Herald'Terrified': Mobster on meth carjacks couple, speeds off sitting on driverWoman pinned to seat by tattooed gangster struggled to breathe, says judge.25 Jun 12:02 AM
Waikato HeraldLife and death on NZ roads: Truckie on 40 years of horror from the driver's seatThe bodies are still warm, says truckie of victims he's pulled from crashed vehicles.22 Jun 09:00 PM
Waikato Herald'He’s a mongrel': Victims' families push back as killers of Kiwi women seek paroleThe murders of two women by strangers rocked New Zealand.21 Jun 05:02 PM
Waikato Herald'Thinking the worst': Medical event mistaken for six-car crash on SH1Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.21 Jun 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldActivist tells of racism, acid attacks and needing a soldier protect her at school'If you people are willing to do all this to keep me out, I should be here.'18 Jun 05:02 PM
Waikato Herald'I really miss my dad': How a truck driver's measurement error killed a 'hero' father'To the man who took my hero, my daddy, away: You have ruined the rest of my years.'16 Jun 05:03 PM
Waikato HeraldRain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing lineWet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.13 Jun 07:58 PM
Waikato HeraldCommuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fearsLocal flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.13 Jun 05:31 AM
Waikato HeraldThunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possibleSeveral heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.12 Jun 08:42 PM
Waikato Herald22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North IslandForecasters said commuters should keep an eye on the weather when travelling.12 Jun 03:04 AM
Waikato HeraldArrests after Rotorua and Taupō incidentsPolice executed search warrants in the Hamilton and Auckland areas.10 Jun 12:06 AM
Waikato HeraldPassers-by pull person from car after it crashes into Lake Taupō“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”07 Jun 04:25 AM
Waikato Herald"Sustainability ... is important to me": Local designer to represent NZ at global sustainability congressTaupō-born designer heading to Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok.04 Jun 10:00 PM
