Waikato HeraldWho helped Tom Phillips stay hidden for years? Police probe continuesPolice told the Herald they have spoken to several people. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.07 Apr 12:39 AM
Waikato HeraldPerson dies after being pulled from Taupō waterPolice said the death has been referred to the Coroner.06 Apr 10:01 PM
Waikato HeraldFour Square owners fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers at Taupō storeFoodstuffs North Island said it was 'shocked and deeply disappointed'.04 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSH5 closed: Two critically injured in truck and van crashMultiple ambulances, two helicopters and fire crews are at the scene.01 Apr 07:46 PM
Waikato Herald‘Difference between life and death’: Waikato mum faces 9‑month transplant wait01 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWeather clearing for North Island as low moves away, all rain watches lifted29 Mar 06:05 PM
Waikato HeraldHow two faulty vehicles sparked $1.4m Tongariro fires a month apartThe two SH47 fires were sparked by faulty vehicles a month and a few hundred metres apart.24 Mar 10:54 PM
Waikato HeraldSupercars and Beach Hop - here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?24 Mar 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHow a 22-year-old with no farming background rose to dairy award successCam George is 2IC on a 200ha Mangakino farm milking 485 cows.23 Mar 10:25 PM
LifestyleYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldKiwi return to ancestral forest after 30-year effortThe first 10 of 40 western brown kiwi have been returned to Ngāti Rangi whenua.22 Mar 01:01 AM
SportTwo Kiwi rounds, one big trophy: Why Supercars’ return feels different this timeFans have made around 2.3 million visits to NZ Supercars events since 2001.20 Mar 01:35 AM
Waikato Herald'Sticks out like a sore thumb': Threatened plant species discovered at TongariroEcologists say last year's fire has revealed a new stronghold for the rare speargrass.20 Mar 01:14 AM
Waikato HeraldPreviously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake workProposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato Herald'Worst I've ever seen it': Nurse calls out lack of support staffTaupō Hospital 'like a poor neighbour' to Rotorua Hospital, says fed-up nurse.19 Mar 05:00 AM
SportTeen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania CupFour Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.19 Mar 02:50 AM
Waikato HeraldGovt calls for bids to restore and run historic Chateau Tongariro'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'19 Mar 12:52 AM
SportTeen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champsTwo new awards honour retired Kiwi superbike great Aaron Slight.18 Mar 04:53 AM
Waikato HeraldVictims named after separate fatal crashes near TaupōThe men were from Auckland and Tokoroa. 17 Mar 08:42 PM
Waikato HeraldGovt loans $20m for geothermal power projects: 'Energy security is paramount'Govt's new strategy aims to see geothermal double its electricity role by 2040.17 Mar 08:38 PM
Waikato HeraldCar wheel sparked $1m Tongariro fire, drone photos reveal destructionThe key to the recovery of the scorched Tongariro National Park is eliminating weeds.16 Mar 03:00 AM
Sunday21°C17°CA few showers turning to rain with heavy falls in the morning. Strong southeasterlies, turning southwesterly in the evening.
Monday19°C12°CA few showers, turning to rain for a time in the afternoon. Strong westerlies, easing in the morning.
Waikato HeraldAnxiety rises over Ruapehu's water plan costsWater charges could nearly double in Ruapehu under the two-council model with Whanganui.11 Mar 09:09 PM
Waikato HeraldWitness appeal: Police probe fatal SH5 crash near TaupōThe crash involved a green Land Rover Discovery towing two motorcycles on a trailer.11 Mar 08:26 PM
Waikato HeraldTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing lineMetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.11 Mar 02:07 AM
Waikato HeraldKaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertaintyDoC will now fully fund an April 'mega muster' in the Central Plateau.11 Mar 01:54 AM
Waikato Herald'Energy on steroids': Todd picked to drill first superhot Taupō geothermal wellDrilling is due to begin about mid-2027 on the Rotokawa geothermal field.11 Mar 12:01 AM
Waikato HeraldBack from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's armsKahu Woolley was mid-competition in November when he collapsed and was declared dead.10 Mar 11:13 PM
Waikato Herald'On cloud nine': Triathlete with cystic fibrosis makes Ironman historyKirsty Parsons raced for nearly 15 hours, finishing just before 11pm on Saturday.09 Mar 10:02 PM
Waikato Herald|UpdatedCyclone looms: MetService issues red wind warning, 22 orange alerts, 140km/h gusts expectedForecasters say people should reconsider holiday travel later this week.09 Apr 10:11 PM
Waikato HeraldKiwi cyclist banned 25 days for punching rival during Dutch raceThe 24-year-old hit Dutch rider Marijn Maas during a March 7 race.09 Apr 07:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘A dream come true’: DNA test leads Waikato woman to 100-year-old fatherHalina says finally meeting her dad, Hubert, at 80 has left her feeling 'complete'.09 Apr 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHow will the potentially life-threatening cyclone impact your region?Track to tourist magnet Coromandel beach, DoC campsites to close ahead of cyclone.09 Apr 09:28 AM
Waikato HeraldNew mum leaves baby in NICU to help partner with an aggravated robberyBrooke Knight was in hospital for post-birth complications when her partner picked her up.09 Apr 08:00 AM
Waikato Herald‘I couldn’t wait that long’: Mum's battle for son’s vital feeding tubeThe Mic-Key will replace the nasogastric tube her son relies on.09 Apr 05:02 AM
SportRotorua Boys' First XV learn from 'one of the greats' ahead of Japan tournamentThe team will depart on April 25 for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament.09 Apr 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTop cop Chambers told Tom Phillips doco producer he’d ‘love to catch up’ before starting jobPolice omitted the emails from an earlier document release and later apologised.09 Apr 03:17 AM
The CountryFarms, vineyard warn water race closure could force shutdowns'If we don’t have water, we don’t have stock.'09 Apr 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrozen veg in New Zealand: The data behind McCain and Wattie’s cutsHouseholds now spend about $312m a year on frozen and processed vegetables.09 Apr 09:00 PM
The CountryAlmost 13% of NZ’s bee colonies lost last winterVarroa mites caused more losses than all other colony threats combined.09 Apr 08:49 PM
OneRoofRefugee who spent $1m feeding the homeless races to sell before bank steps inKebab shop owner who's all heart faces mortgagee sale.09 Apr 08:05 PM
OneRoofReal estate mum: How I became a body double for Harry Potter starEnka Burroughs swapped selling homes for pratfalls and car chases.09 Apr 08:00 PM
OneRoofHas NZ’s most expensive house sold? ‘I cannot say a single word about it,’ says rich-listers’ agent Listing for Paula and Simon Herbert’s $50m-plus mansion has been withdrawn.09 Apr 08:30 AM
OneRoof‘We did bend the rules’: Top country pub for sale after licence dramaOwner says hotel was done for after police raid.09 Apr 08:27 AM
OneRoofRate warning and Iran ceasefire: Are Kiwi house prices at risk? Experts say a crash isn't on the cards, but are worried about market confidence.09 Apr 08:23 AM
OneRoofTony Alexander: What the OCR hold and rising inflation mean for mortgage ratesReserve Bank's cautious reaction to rising fuel prices and chaos in the Middle East.08 Apr 08:27 AM
OneRoofAward-winning divorce house for sale: 'Everybody who walks in goes wow'Kiwi marked the start of her new life as a single woman with special commission.08 Apr 08:25 AM
OneRoofOne of Auckland’s oldest homes is up for grabsCottage is the last remaining private home in Howick's Fencibles settlement.08 Apr 08:20 AM
SportTitle showdowns: Six national superbike crowns on the line at TaupōFans can join a free three-lap track cruise during the Taupō race weekend.09 Mar 04:13 AM
Waikato HeraldSH5 reopens: One dead after car and trailer rolls on Napier-Taupō roadEmergency crews were called to the crash on SH5 about 2.10am.08 Mar 06:20 PM
Waikato HeraldOne person dies in SH1 crash near Lake TaupōThe crash was reported shortly after 1.10pm near Rawhira Rd.08 Mar 06:29 AM
