Waikato HeraldRāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on trackPolice extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.22 Mar 06:24 AM
Waikato HeraldPopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energyAbout $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.20 Mar 08:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice beforeHe came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.20 Mar 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldShare Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awardsThe Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.19 Mar 11:24 PM
Waikato HeraldOne seriously injured in Ruapehu crashSH1 remains open following the incident.19 Mar 01:06 AM
Waikato HeraldGotta catch ‘em all: Suspect caught after Pokémon card heistThe alleged suspect took $2200 worth of trading cards.18 Mar 08:28 PM
SportSuperbike champs wrap up season with 'remarkable' number of firstsThe four-round competition came to a close in Taupō on Sunday.18 Mar 03:00 AM
SportMitch Rees dominates NZ Superbikes, clinches third national titleHe secured his third title in the premier 1000cc superbike class.17 Mar 10:02 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldQuestions raised around spa pool death of 3-year-old TravisTravis Mallett, age 3, died after a spa pool incident in Reporoa.14 Mar 04:01 PM
Waikato HeraldDesert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 dailyThe Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.13 Mar 03:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHomeowners snap up nearby house for $4.15m after heated auctionWaterfront homes in Taupō’s most expensive suburb are in high demand.13 Mar 07:20 AM
Waikato HeraldNgāti Tūwharetoa and Taupō District Council move in togetherThe entities are now under the same roof in He Whare Hono ō Tūwharetoa.12 Mar 07:00 PM
SportWhat it’s like playing one of the toughest golf courses in the countryThe course near Taupō is not that intimidating, just challenging. 12 Mar 05:45 PM
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
