Waikato HeraldBitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detourA courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.05 Feb 12:32 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice name victims of fatal crash at Acacia BayBoth victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.04 Feb 07:45 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMotocross rider, 10, would have died instantly, inquest hearsA pathologist says there was nothing any of the first responders could have done.04 Feb 04:04 PM
Waikato HeraldRemains of 79yo Auckland tramper missing since March found in Waikato forestThe woman went missing while laying bait in the forest with her group.04 Feb 07:29 AM
Waikato Herald'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lakeThe man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.04 Feb 02:54 AM
Waikato Herald‘Your kids might be hungry’: School lunch woes continue; meals not arrivingChildren who brought cut lunches shared them with others to stave off hunger pangs.03 Feb 10:57 PM
Waikato Herald'Holding on to a rocket': Dad describes motocross crash that claimed 10yo son's lifeThe 'confident' and 'competent' young rider was killed in an accident in 2023.03 Feb 06:16 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato pretty 'choice' place, new competition showsPeople vote for choicest suburb, playground, bush, dairy, toilet, landmark and legend.31 Jan 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice continue search for missing owner of burned-out vehicleTravis, 24, was last seen on January 17. Police found his vehicle burnt out in Ngāroma.31 Jan 12:51 AM
Waikato Herald‘That was a big one’: More than 50 quakes recorded in TaupōAccording to GeoNet the earthquakes recorded peaked at 3.4 in magnitude.31 Jan 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMaritime NZ to investigate fatal jetski incidentIt comes as Coastguard NZ and the harbourmaster issued safety reminders to water users.28 Jan 11:51 PM
Waikato HeraldFour people flown to hospital by helicopter after Napier-Taupō Rd crashThree rescue helicopters, one each from Taupō, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, responded.27 Jan 07:30 PM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highwayThe video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.22 Jan 09:53 PM
Waikato Herald'Selfless and heroic act': Jetskier died saving his brother's lifePolice divers recovered the body of Vincent 'Vinnie' Cornell from Lake Taupō on Monday.21 Jan 01:15 AM
Waikato Herald'Help': Body located after Taupō jetski accident, witness heard panicked criesA rāhui will remain in place in the Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.20 Jan 05:46 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice divers set to search for person missing after Lake Taupō jetski incident, rāhui in place The incident happened off Acacia Bay yesterday lunchtime.19 Jan 06:58 PM
Waikato HeraldSearch under way for missing jetskier on Lake Taupō, witness heard screamsA man was seen searching with a drone for the missing jetskier.19 Jan 06:15 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch: ’Ultimate playground' - Warnings as extreme kayakers take on Huka Falls'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'16 Jan 05:25 AM
Waikato HeraldTaupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.15 Jan 08:35 PM
Waikato HeraldSnow survival: Former Hamilton soldier in Mt Ruapehu tragedy heading to Invictus Games"It was meant to be adventure training and it turned into snow survival."15 Jan 07:37 PM
Waikato HeraldLarge scrub fire near Taupō controlled after helicopters battle blazeWitnesses earlier said the fire was worrying nearby homeowners.15 Jan 01:44 AM
Waikato HeraldFugitive hands himself in to police in TaupōHe will be appearing in Taupō District Court this morning.14 Jan 06:35 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice continue urgent hunt for man who escaped custody at Taupō courtInformation sought on Samir Derek Belhajjam, 30, who fled at 6pm on Monday13 Jan 06:53 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice hunt man who escaped custody at Taupō courtBelhajjam was wearing green prison-issue shorts and an orange high-vis vest.13 Jan 06:53 AM
Waikato HeraldTaupō makes CNN’s 25 best places to visit in 2025 listThe equivalent ad value for the mention would be $518,000, Tourism NZ estimated.13 Jan 02:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMajor North Island route closed for two monthsGround temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.12 Jan 06:23 PM
Waikato Herald'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this monthSlow road trips will await some this month.10 Jan 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldReducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre constructionThe changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.10 Jan 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldOne person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incidentOne rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.09 Jan 02:22 AM
Waikato HeraldNew Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitoredTaupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.08 Jan 02:25 AM
Waikato Herald'Noose with your name on it': Warrant issued for man who threatened to 'hang' PM'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.07 Jan 03:49 AM
Waikato HeraldThe NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.07 Jan 12:00 AM
Waikato Herald'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activityPopular float has a dark and dangerous side.30 Dec 08:00 PM
