Waikato HeraldGold clam discovered in Taupō, lagoon closed, swimmers asked to take actionBiosecurity NZ issues plea to anyone who has been at the lagoon in the past fortnight.31 Mar 11:32 PM
Waikato Herald'10 minutes of shaking': Uncommon style of earthquake activity at Ruapehu“Over the last month, we have seen a maximum of six of these earthquakes a day."25 Mar 09:19 PM
Waikato Herald'Malnourished and emaciated': Farmer found guilty in animal cruelty caseA jury has reached verdicts relating to an animal cruelty case.23 Mar 10:16 PM
Waikato HeraldMan's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.22 Mar 12:35 AM
Waikato HeraldLife's a Beach Hop in WhangamatāMore than 100,000 people are expected to attend the 50s and 60s-themed event.21 Mar 02:58 AM
Waikato Herald'Dramatic' collision: Driver sentenced after farmer killedTamihana Curtis says he blacked out. A judge rejected the claim.12 Mar 04:01 PM
Waikato HeraldMeet the Kiwis who quit the office and earn money while travelling the world'I get the work done, whatever it takes'12 Mar 12:20 AM
Waikato HeraldCritical injuries: Highway reopens after crash near RotoruaHato Hone St John said two people have been taken to hospital.10 Mar 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldSister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable saleSibling had taken out an ANZ mortgage over the parents' home to invest in a business.04 Mar 10:45 PM
Waikato HeraldGunman on the run in Taupō after knife fight sparks school lockdownPolice will be visiting friends and family of gunman as the search resumes22 Feb 08:35 PM
Waikato Herald'Very sorry': Emotions high as rural residents fight to save 'heirloom' halls'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'22 Feb 06:35 AM
Waikato HeraldElectronics store closed after early-morning burglaryThe burglary was reported about 2am.21 Feb 07:02 PM
Waikato HeraldOne critically injured as crash closes road near PutaruruTwo vehicles crash in Arapuni.15 Feb 02:24 AM
Waikato HeraldTruck and car crash at Lichfield on SH1One person is reported to have moderate injuries, the truck is partly blocking the road.11 Feb 10:52 PM
Waikato HeraldWoman turns up to petrol station with serious propane burnsThe woman was airlifted to hospital.31 Jan 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice warning after paddleboarder rescued on Lake Taupō'At the least, the bare minimum you need to do is wear a lifejacket on the water.'30 Jan 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldLeaked report: Problematic heart services at Waikato Hospital linked to avoidable deathsReport finds "wide recognition of avoidable preoperative mortality".22 Jan 04:03 PM
Waikato HeraldClam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake KarāpiroWaka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.16 Jan 04:20 AM
Waikato HeraldHot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakesSwimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.13 Jan 10:23 PM
Waikato HeraldSH1 cleared after logging truck rolls in TaupōThe road was blocked for a couple of hours after the accident.12 Jan 03:47 AM
Waikato HeraldRoad worker critically injured after being hit by car driven 'at speed'Man charged after worker struck, nearby staff assaulted and threatened.12 Jan 12:47 AM
Waikato Herald14-year-old $10k richer after acing Taupō Hole in One Challenge'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'11 Jan 07:37 PM
Waikato HeraldNew Rotorua council chief executive announcedIt comes four months after the previous leader's resignation.11 Jan 04:10 AM
Waikato Herald'Shattered': Friends mourn woman and mother-in-law killed in Taupō crashThere has been an outpouring of grief after the pair died in a road smash.10 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Many broken hearts': Mother and daughter-in-law die in crashThe pair were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Broadlands Rd on January 5.09 Jan 09:39 PM
Waikato Herald'Laughing stock': State highway potholes under fireOne motorist slammed the quality of some roads as being 'patches on patches'.08 Jan 09:56 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo dead after crash near Taupō; separate collision blocks SH2Traffic management is being put in place at the site of the double-fatal crash.05 Jan 04:07 AM
Waikato Herald'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for CanterburyA Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.30 Dec 09:39 PM
Waikato HeraldTokoroa player wins $300,000 in Saturday's Lotto drawThe winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral in Tokoroa.16 Dec 09:26 PM
Waikato HeraldSerious injuries in Tokoroa crashThe crash was reported on Strathmore Drive about 6.45am.12 Dec 06:23 PM
Waikato HeraldPaeroa hunter fatally shot in remote ranges, police investigatingThe incident happened early on Friday.04 Dec 03:33 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice officer's actions 'unjustified' in arrest after crashOfficers attended the accident on the outskirts of Taupō in 2020.27 Nov 10:26 PM
Waikato HeraldDNA testing reveals house fire victim identity, homicide investigation launchedThe home was extensively damaged and a body was later found.22 Nov 08:51 PM
