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
Waikato HeraldNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldThe city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZHousing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.24 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldA year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.22 Dec 06:30 PM
Waikato HeraldGlimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapersThe Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?20 Dec 05:30 PM
Waikato Herald'Not ready to die': Pilot crushed by loader, loses leg but still flyingHe used his belt to stop the bleeding and waited 45 minutes before being spotted.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRural Waikato school wins $50k of supplies in national contestMangakino School once had a roll of 1800 students, now it has 50.19 Dec 11:36 PM
BusinessMeridian, Todd's Nova Energy plan big solar projectSolar farm should generate enough power for about 100,000 homes.19 Dec 10:59 PM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Taupō jewellers in car after aggravated robberyA member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.19 Dec 04:59 AM
Waikato Herald'I was his prey': Mobster tortured woman, left her naked in streetRichard Paru was high on methamphetamine when he tortured a woman in her own home.16 Dec 10:10 PM
Waikato HeraldAt least three people injured in Lake Taupō crashThe crash was reported about 10am.16 Dec 10:04 PM
Waikato HeraldTaupō crowd goes 'Wilde' as Kiwis put on a show at IronMan World ChampionshipsThe huge international field was treated to stunning NZ scenery.15 Dec 11:22 PM
Waikato HeraldSH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolledA police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.15 Dec 08:26 PM
Waikato HeraldThousands of iron athletes descend on TaupōTaupō is full to overflowing as 6200 athletes plus supporters arrive in town.13 Dec 02:33 AM
SportMitch Rees dominates Suzuki Series opener in TaupōThe son set new lap records in the Suzuki International Series opener in Taupō.12 Dec 07:30 PM
LifestyleInaugural food festival a real treat for TaupōOver 40 food and drink businesses participated in the 9-day event.12 Dec 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldIronman 70.3: Two major Rotorua-Taupō routes closed this weekendKiwi triathletes will race in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō this weekend.11 Dec 09:42 PM
Waikato HeraldCommunity rallies to replace stolen wheelchair vanFor 18 months, Bernard Cockery hasn't been able to travel as freely as he likes.11 Dec 09:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'09 Dec 11:24 PM
