Waikato Herald'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellationBrodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood took race wins on Saturday in Taupō.11 Apr 06:44 AM
Waikato HeraldNorthland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'10 Apr 05:35 AM
Waikato HeraldSupercars fever back in Taupō as fans flock to Track to Town paradeUS tourist and retired racer Steven Mathers stumbled on Supercars by chance.10 Apr 05:30 AM
Waikato HeraldVaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat growsThe Football Ferns will now face Fiji at 4pm on Saturday at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.10 Apr 01:11 AM
Waikato HeraldCyclone threat: Supercars weigh options as Taupō races set to go aheadCrowds of up to 20,000 people a day are expected at Taupō Motorsport Park at the weekend.10 Apr 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldFour Square owners fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers at Taupō store04 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 waitShe was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia just hours after a GP visit.01 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldBluebridge ferry chaos adds $500 to cost of each student's regatta tripBlueBridge's Connemara has been out of service for nine days so far.30 Mar 05:52 AM
Waikato HeraldWeather clearing for North Island as low moves away, all rain watches liftedIt comes after a week of extreme weather wreaking havoc across the country.29 Mar 06:05 PM
Waikato HeraldHeavy rain, possible thunderstorms to hit central North IslandWaikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupō will experience a burst of heavy rain overnight.28 Mar 11:16 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
Today21°C18°CCloud increasing, with the chance of a shower. Southeasterlies, becoming gusty this evening.
Sunday20°C15°CRain with heavy falls, easing in the evening. Gale easterlies, turning to gale westerlies late afternoon, both gusting 100 km/h, easing at night.
Monday19°C13°CA few showers turning to rain in the morning. Westerlies, turning northerly before dawn.
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
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 Herald'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellationBrodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood took race wins on Saturday in Taupō.11 Apr 06:44 AM
SportFootball Ferns score five to beat Fiji in World Cup qualifierThe Football Ferns will face Papua New Guinea in Wednesday's final in Auckland.11 Apr 06:02 AM
Waikato HeraldDamian McKenzie sets Chiefs record in demolition of Moana Pasifika McKenzie scored two of the 10 tries in the Chiefs' win. 11 Apr 04:35 AM
Waikato HeraldMarried man uses photo he took of teen during sex act to prove she consented, looked olderKuljinder Singh, 39, met up with the 13-year-old after connecting on Snapchat.11 Apr 03:00 AM
LiveWaikato HeraldState of emergency warnings spread – Northland, Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Whakatāne, Western Bay of PlentyTargeted evacuations in beachfront areas are expected to begin this afternoon. 11 Apr 01:01 AM
Waikato HeraldTorrential rain, 140km/h winds, 8m waves: Cyclone Vaianu set to hit North IslandThe 'multi-hazard, potentially life-threatening event' is set to make landfall on Sunday.10 Apr 08:59 PM
Waikato HeraldEmergency grab bag: Essentials you need before Cyclone Vaianu hitsUnlike emergency supplies, a grab bag contains essentials you’ll need to take with you.10 Apr 06:49 PM
Waikato Herald‘Most horrific content I have ever viewed’: The case that made a detective quitA man has been jailed after police found his collection of 2575 objectionable images.10 Apr 06:00 PM
LiveThe CountryState of emergency warnings spread – Northland, Waikato, Hawke's Bay, Whakatāne, Western Bay of PlentyTargeted evacuations in beachfront areas are expected to begin this afternoon. 11 Apr 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Rare tailwind’: Fonterra’s giant $5.4b payout a timely economic boostFarmers and investors are getting $3.2b in capital repayments next week.11 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryTorrential rain, 140km/h winds, 8m waves: Cyclone Vaianu set to hit North IslandThe 'multi-hazard, potentially life-threatening event' is set to make landfall on Sunday.10 Apr 08:59 PM
OneRoofBrothers in real estate with FBI training: ‘I don’t want an army of agents, I want an SAS team’Inside Paul and Jono Sissons’ rise to record house sales in Remuera.11 Apr 02:18 AM
OneRoofForeign buyer flees Middle East, eyes Northland estate - 'he got sick of the missiles'Whangaihe Bay made a star appearance in Narnia blockbuster.10 Apr 06:43 PM
OneRoofRefugee who spent $1m feeding the homeless races to sell before bank steps inKebab shop owner who's all heart faces mortgagee sale.10 Apr 08:34 AM
OneRoofReal estate mum: How I became a body double for Harry Potter starEnka Burroughs swapped selling homes for pratfalls and car chases.10 Apr 08:30 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.10 Apr 05:49 AM
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
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
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
