Waikato Herald'Alive or dead?': Wife's agonising wait after husband vanishes while kayakingSearchers found his kayak. That meant 'there's a human body somewhere'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMetService warns of overnight snow on Napier-Taupō RdUp to 2cm of snow is forecast to accumulate on higher parts of the road.19 Aug 01:13 AM
Waikato HeraldAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM
Waikato HeraldDaytime snowfall warning 'not too unusual' for Desert RoadSnow is expected above 700m on the Desert Road SH1 from noon to 8pm on Tuesday.18 Aug 03:49 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Near miss as overtaking vehicle avoids collision near Whakapapa The dash cam captured the dangerous manoeuvre on the Whakapapa road.17 Aug 03:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMan accused of Tūrangi woman's murder namedLance Dickinson, 27, is charged with murdering Cherie-Lee Bell in June.14 Aug 11:35 PM
Waikato HeraldRuapehu College revokes policy to lock girls’ bathrooms after outcry, principal apologisesOne parent pulled her daughter out of school after she came home to use the bathroom.14 Aug 06:30 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato River named among top three drowning 'black spots'Since 1980, 123 people have died in its murky waters. 14 Aug 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMan admits stabbing woman 18 times outside police stationThe 23-year-old man can now be named as James Tuwhangai.12 Aug 01:30 AM
Waikato HeraldExpanded chemo services for Taupō patientsChemotherapy at Taupō Hospital is now available two days a week.10 Aug 09:26 PM
Waikato HeraldMissed out on $20m Lotto prize? Kiwis from these three places scooped $250k First DivisionSaturday's $20m winner became the 13th Powerball multi-millionaire this year.10 Aug 12:20 AM
Waikato HeraldSpecial tourism initiative gifts weekend getaways to people in needA Waikato holiday home business wants to give back to the community.07 Aug 04:21 PM
Waikato HeraldOur Changing World: Turning Taupō greenProject Tongariro battles invasive species to help restore vital wetlands.07 Aug 04:36 AM
Waikato HeraldK9 team partners in crime-fightingScott and Chip's role involves tracking offenders and supporting frontline police and AOS.05 Aug 09:36 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ’s best toasted sandwiches have been revealed. Here’s how to make them at homeThe Toastie Takeover finalists have been announced for 2025.05 Aug 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCouncil defers water agreement with iwi until after electionsThe trust board says the decision shows a double standard on consultation.03 Aug 06:18 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato Regional councillor only candidate for $63k jobThere were 32 nominations received for 14 Waikato Regional Council seats.01 Aug 05:00 PM
SportBoxing: Alex Mukuka to fight Dominic ReedAlex Mukuka, of Matamata, won against Ross Malthus in May.01 Aug 05:03 AM
Waikato HeraldMan who wanted to hear Ardern's 'neck snap' says jail is 'terrifying''I was simply sharing an opinion on an online forum ... I just would like to go home.'30 Jul 06:00 PM
BusinessNZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.30 Jul 05:41 AM
SportPlayer spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC seasonTake a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.30 Jul 01:36 AM
Waikato Herald'Beyond stoked': Mt Ruapehu skifields open as snow enthusiasts flock to slopesThe skifields opened chairlifts for their advanced slopes on July 26, welcoming thousands.29 Jul 06:00 PM
LifestyleCompleting NZ's Great Walks with kids: One family's epic journeyFor quality, screen-free family time, a Great Walk really delivers. 29 Jul 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldNew $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.28 Jul 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Broken by this loss': Family mourn 10yo crash victimJax Tauroa-Wall's whānau said his son was 'deeply loved by everyone who knew him'.28 Jul 02:31 AM
Waikato HeraldNapier man named as victim of fatal crash near TaupōThe crash happened on State Highway 1 between Link Rd and Kauri Drive.28 Jul 12:52 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice name 10-year-old as Taupō fatal crash victimPolice are still investigating the crash on SH1 at Motutere on July 4.27 Jul 08:37 PM
Waikato HeraldBrrrrr! Rotorua, Taupō record coldest temperatures of the year The weekend will be mostly fine with a few showers expected.24 Jul 11:43 PM
Waikato Herald'Freezing conditions': Police rescue man on Tongariro Crossing The man called for help, realising he wasn't equipped for the cold.24 Jul 10:19 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato leaders welcome medical school news Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka said it was 'a proud day' for Hamilton.24 Jul 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Evolving and innovating': New Zealand's top holiday park namedAn annual ceremony has celebrated the best of New Zealand's 280 holiday parks.24 Jul 04:51 AM
Waikato HeraldControversial 'Everyone Must Go!' campaign hailed a 'winner'Nearly 8000 extra Aussies visited in autumn, injecting an extra $22m into the NZ economy. 24 Jul 03:24 AM
Waikato Herald'Ultimate sacrifice': Capsized jetskiier died after giving lifejacket to struggling brotherTwo brothers headed out on a jetski. Only one came back alive.23 Jul 05:00 AM
SportWaikato boxers return from Australian tournament with big medal haulAmong the gold winners is Greer Hall who hopes to be selected for the Commonwealth Games.23 Jul 01:42 AM
