Waikato HeraldCouncillor on 8am hedge trimmer errand caught drink-driving for fourth timeAnna Park was drunk at the wheel at 8am.07 Mar 03:39 AM
Waikato HeraldDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
SportSuperbike Championship goes into final rounds in WaikatoA Whakatāne rider has his eye on the top podium spot.06 Mar 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSearch for woman who failed to board flight stepped upPolice believe Penelope may have travelled to the Otago Peninsula area.06 Mar 03:27 AM
Waikato HeraldRevealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a rowThe region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.06 Mar 12:00 AM
LifestyleAlien Weaponry, Balloons and Turangawaewae regatta – here's what's on in the WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?05 Mar 10:36 PM
Sport'Can’t say no to your grandma': 75-year-old convinces daughter and grandson to do an Ironman with her'We weren’t just racing. We were creating memories as a family.'05 Mar 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHave you seen Penelope? Police searching for 65yo woman who failed to board flightShe was last seen on February 28 and police have concerns for her welfare. 04 Mar 06:32 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice reveal possible new sightings of missing man whose burned-out car was found in JanuaryPolice are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.02 Mar 03:09 AM
Waikato HeraldLong-serving councillor admits to drink-drivingAnna Park failed a compulsory breath test in November.28 Feb 06:55 AM
Waikato HeraldMP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith MillThe mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake TaupōVincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.25 Feb 09:03 PM
Waikato Herald'Best days of my life': NZ Forest Products Ltd workers reunite for last timeMore than 260 people travelled from across New Zealand and Australia to Tokoroa.25 Feb 03:30 PM
Waikato Herald‘It’s been a grind': The former All Black preparing for his first IronmanHe's training with All Blacks Performance Coach Nic Gill for the event.25 Feb 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMan wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a jobArsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.24 Feb 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMajor SH1 section closed for up to five weeksThe section would be closed to through traffic 24/7 from March 3.24 Feb 02:12 AM
Waikato HeraldSection of Desert Road reopens earlyThe section of SH1 from Tūrangi to Rangipō can be used by 'light vehicles'.24 Feb 02:02 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice search for missing man after car found near TongariroGeoffrey Kelly was last seen on Thursday night wearing grey shorts and a tan sweatshirt.21 Feb 11:51 PM
Waikato HeraldDogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy DayYardly and Chuck kept Kiwi soldiers safe in Afghanistan.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentencedThree men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.21 Feb 05:19 AM
Waikato HeraldFatal fight: Jury reaches verdict on logger who claimed self-defenceA jury has reached a verdict in the Nathan Moscrip High Court manslaughter case.20 Feb 12:20 AM
Waikato HeraldNZ rider triumphs in national ‘No Way in Hell’ motorbike raceWil Yeoman won the ‘No Way in Hell’ race against 160 competitors.19 Feb 03:00 PM
Waikato HeraldLakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid'Working with our friends down the road.' 18 Feb 05:00 PM
SportBoxing: World light heavyweight title fight in Taupō postponedLani Daniels was set to defend her world light heavyweight title in April.18 Feb 01:41 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice search for missing man after burned-out car found in WaikatoPolice are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.17 Feb 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldRetail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZThe company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.16 Feb 06:12 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice boost presence for Mongrel Mob reunion in King CountryThe gathering will take place over five days in the Taringamotu valley area.12 Feb 10:44 PM
Waikato HeraldMan on trial accused of killing his friend after fight over messages to girlfriendMoscrip says he was defending himself after Ruatara had confronted him angrily.10 Feb 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injuryBruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.08 Feb 09:24 PM
Waikato HeraldTokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto drawThe winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.08 Feb 08:40 PM
SportSuperbikes series to culminate in Waikato with new transtasman challengeThe NZ Superbike championship revs up in Invercargill tomorrow.07 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
Waikato HeraldSpeed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concernsAn independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.06 Feb 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSevere thunderstorm watch for central North Island todayHeavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.06 Feb 06:48 PM
