LifestyleBen Elton puts on extra shows in regional towns after big demandThe popular comedian is on tour with his programme Authentic Stupidity.23 Mar 09:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'21 Mar 08:06 PM
Waikato Herald‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energyAbout $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.20 Mar 08:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice beforeHe came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.20 Mar 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald'He was a sweet boy': Dume the giraffe dies during routine health check'He captured the hearts of everyone with his gentle and majestic presence.'20 Mar 04:36 AM
Waikato HeraldShare Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awardsThe Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.19 Mar 11:24 PM
Waikato HeraldGotta catch ‘em all: Suspect caught after Pokémon card heistThe alleged suspect took $2200 worth of trading cards.18 Mar 08:28 PM
Sport‘Pretty farcical’: Empty high-performance centre under scrutinyIntended as a central training hub, the Karāpiro site is now underused.16 Mar 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldQuestions raised around spa pool death of 3-year-old TravisTravis Mallett, age 3, died after a spa pool incident in Reporoa.14 Mar 04:01 PM
Waikato HeraldDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice reveal possible new sightings of missing man whose burned-out car was found in JanuaryPolice are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.02 Mar 03:09 AM
Waikato HeraldMP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith MillThe mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake TaupōVincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.25 Feb 09:03 PM
Waikato Herald‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first IronmanHe's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.25 Feb 01:00 AM
Waikato Herald‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentencedThree men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.21 Feb 05:19 AM
Waikato HeraldFatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defenceA jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.20 Feb 12:20 AM
Waikato Herald‘A blameless life’: Teacher supplied drugs to teens, sought to avoid conviction'He was well-liked and respected in the community, or was until this happened.'19 Feb 07:29 PM
Waikato HeraldLakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid'Working with our friends down the road.' 18 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice search for missing man after burned-out car found in WaikatoPolice are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.17 Feb 10:26 PM
Waikato HeraldMuggy, wet week: Humidity blankets North IslandWhy Rotorua is the poster child for this week's high humidity.17 Feb 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldRetail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZThe company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.16 Feb 06:12 PM
Waikato HeraldThe final reunion: Former NZ Forest Products workers set to gatherForest workers to descend on Tokoroa from far and wide.14 Feb 11:00 PM
Waikato HeraldConfirmed: 230 workers to lose jobs as Kinleith Mill shuts paper productionStaff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.13 Feb 11:23 PM
Waikato HeraldMan on trial accused of killing his friend after fight over messages to girlfriendMoscrip says he was defending himself after Ruatara had confronted him angrily.10 Feb 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosisThe family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.09 Feb 06:11 PM
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 HeraldSevere thunderstorm watch for central North Island todayHeavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.06 Feb 06:48 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice name victims of fatal crash at Acacia BayBoth victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.04 Feb 07:45 PM
Waikato HeraldMotocross rider, 10, would have died instantly, inquest hearsA pathologist says there was nothing any of the first responders could have done.04 Feb 04:04 PM
Waikato Herald'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lakeThe man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.04 Feb 02:54 AM
Waikato Herald'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's lifeThe 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.03 Feb 06:16 AM
Waikato Herald‘That was a big one’: More than 50 quakes recorded in TaupōAccording to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.31 Jan 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMaritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incidentIt comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.28 Jan 11:51 PM
Waikato Herald'Not sustainable': Tauranga worker would earn extra $30k for same job in Hamilton'We do the same job as the Te Whatu Ora labs, but we’re paid significantly less.'28 Jan 09:08 PM
