Waikato HeraldOne person dies following SH2 crash, motorists asked to avoid area'The road remains closed between Monument Rd and Heaven Rd with diversions in place.'25 Nov 11:42 PM
Waikato HeraldTop riders set to light up tracks as Suzuki International Series roars backRacing starts at Taupo International Motorsport Park on December 6.25 Nov 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRotorua woman to tackle 30km ride after transplantOnce unable to walk to her letterbox, Kath Cross now has lung function of 72%.25 Nov 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFrom ashes to renewal: How Tongariro’s blackened slopes could heal themselves20 Nov 01:28 AM
Waikato HeraldHeavy rain batters North Island as multiple warnings remain in place, state highway flooded18 Nov 08:24 PM
Waikato HeraldMost concerned about BoP: Heavy rain warnings as deluge looms for North IslandForecasters warn Bay of Plenty could get up to 200mm of rain in 24 hours.17 Nov 11:51 PM
Waikato HeraldWet, wet, wet: Heavy rain warnings for Bay of PlentyThe Coromandel Peninsula and Tongariro National Park are also under warnings.16 Nov 11:29 PM
Waikato Herald'In this sadness, we find strength': Tongariro tracks reopen after fire'It won’t look quite like it did before... it's a sobering view.'16 Nov 10:03 PM
Waikato HeraldQuarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake testAuthorities tested the brakes of 58 vehicles and found 15 of them were faulty.15 Nov 07:35 AM
Waikato Herald'Not a representation of NZ': Regional chefs disappointed by Michelin Guide snubThe $6.3m deal covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown only.13 Nov 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald10-year Tongariro rāhui aims to heal fire-hit landscapeNgāti Hikairo ki Tongariro says the rāhui is about restoration, not closure.12 Nov 08:43 PM
Waikato Herald'Doesn’t mean the fire is out': Fire crews remain at Tongariro National Park'There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily.'11 Nov 04:00 PM
LiveWaikato HeraldLive: ‘It doesn't mean it's not still burning underground’ - Tongariro fire size remains unchangedPolice checkpoints are present 24/7 in multiple locations.10 Nov 10:18 PM
Waikato Herald'Possible thunderstorms in Auckland': Heavy rain to lash North Island this eveningThe thunderstorms are forecast to lash Auckland down to the Hawke's Bay. 10 Nov 04:19 AM
Waikato Herald'Heartbreaking': National Park firefighters share toll of massive blazeFour National Park firefighters were the first to face the fire that soon consumed 2800ha.10 Nov 02:34 AM
Waikato Herald'In the middle of it all': Sacred Tongariro carving survives wildfirePhotos show only light charring on the lower side of the sacred carving.10 Nov 02:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Greatly loved' former National MP and Children's Commissioner diesTodd McClay, current Trade Minister and MP for Rotorua, shared news of his father's death.09 Nov 11:58 PM
Waikato Herald'Like the end of the world': Hiker describes evac amid falling ash as fire closed inDaisy Bao and her group were rescued by helicopter as the Tongariro fire spread.09 Nov 06:38 AM
Waikato Herald'Hellscape': Whakapapa Village evacuated as crews battle Tongariro blazeThe fire is just 20% contained. 09 Nov 04:52 AM
Waikato Herald'Welcome to Mordor': Resort owner says massive Tongariro blaze a 'hellscape'About 1100 hectares of bush are now burning in the national park.08 Nov 10:33 PM
Waikato Herald'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blazeSix brigades and a command unit worked to contain the forest fire.08 Nov 04:48 AM
Waikato HeraldBody recovered from Lake TaupōNgāti Tūwharetoa have placed a rāhui over that part of Lake Taupō.04 Nov 03:40 AM
SportStephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten winSwiss Prince’s Tauranga win tightened his 2000 Guineas odds from $14 to $4.50.01 Nov 07:16 AM
Waikato HeraldIconic Taupō Hole in One reopens after $1m upgradeThe redevelopment includes new covered bays, café and 'Ball Blaster'.31 Oct 12:23 AM
Waikato HeraldFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
Waikato Herald'What a ride': 2025 Mt Ruapehu ski season a mixed bagA slow start, strong middle of the season and an abrupt washout was the story of 2025.27 Oct 05:14 PM
Waikato Herald'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island'There is quite a wide risk of thunderstorms tonight and into tomorrow.'27 Oct 07:53 AM
Waikato HeraldPensioner spent nearly two years in cold, damp council unit then got evictedShe won the first battle but has now been evicted for rent arrears.25 Oct 10:00 PM
