Waikato HeraldMajor detours ahead: Five-night closure of SH29 over Kaimai RangeIt will be closed nightly from 8pm to 3.30am for maintenance and work on Ruahihi Bluffs.19 Feb 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTime Warp again: Riff Raff statue back where Rocky Horror story beganA global audience tuned in to the live cam as Hamilton celebrated the statue's return.17 Feb 11:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFrom head-on crash to world stage: How Kaimai beekeepers built a honey legacyThe Mitchells now run 1000 family-managed hives across Kaimai and Taranaki.17 Feb 03:00 AM
Waikato HeraldThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe14 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSchool to close for funeral of Mount Maunganui landslide hero after Education Ministry U-turn 09 Feb 01:07 AM
Waikato HeraldHave you seen her? Police appeal after Pāpāmoa woman vanishes near Kaimai track04 Feb 08:08 AM
Waikato HeraldRun-down or accident? Jury determines bakery owner's fate after striking man with car30 Jan 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldFaces of the victims: Families share memories of deadly landslide victimsVictims include tourists, school friends, a tutor and a 10-year-old boy.30 Jan 04:22 AM
Waikato HeraldHeading to the Coromandel? What SH25 drivers need to know this weekendDrivers face stop/go controls on a 2km section at Pumpkin Hill north of Tairua.29 Jan 10:03 PM
Waikato HeraldDeadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparationOver 65% of New Zealanders and key infrastructure sit within 5km of the coast.29 Jan 06:23 PM
Waikato Herald'Potent front': Another bout of rain, wind to lash New ZealandTemperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s for the North Island over the weekend.29 Jan 06:18 PM
Waikato Herald'Open for business': Mayor urges caution as Coromandel rebuilds after stormNine Thames-Coromandel homes are red‑stickered and exempt from rates.28 Jan 10:35 PM
Waikato Herald'Wanted to teach him a lesson': Bakery owner accused of running down man in retaliationThe complainant had earlier thrown a metal bin liner at the defendant's wife's vehicle.28 Jan 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Our community is grieving deeply': Vigils planned after Tauranga landslidesThe vigil at Coronation Park starts at 7pm, with a karakia at 8pm.28 Jan 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMount landslide: 'Very difficult time': Husband escaped slip that trapped 'hero' teacherHolidaymakers say Lisa Maclennan woke them at 5am, likely saving multiple lives.27 Jan 08:34 AM
Waikato HeraldRobbed of summer: Wet, sun-starved January as forecasters tip warmer FebruaryNiwa says most regions had under 85% of their usual January sunshine.25 Jan 07:02 AM
Waikato Herald'Horrendous': Storm-hit Waihī Beach businesses face months-long closures'It's clear everything will have to be ripped out and replaced.'25 Jan 02:00 AM
Waikato Herald'She saved lots of people': Teacher revealed as hero who warned campers before deadly landslide took her lifeLisa Maclennan also tried to notify the campground authorities on an after-hours number.25 Jan 01:24 AM
Waikato Herald‘Touched the hearts of many’: School community mourns staff member lost in landslideThe 50-year-old was the literacy centre co-ordinator at Morrinsville Intermediate.24 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPower cut to 600 more homes near TaurangaMost remaining outages are along the Kaimai Range between Tirohia and Tīrau.22 Jan 11:45 PM
Waikato HeraldStorm damage shuts Karangahake Gorge, key BoP campsitesDickey Flat and Matatā campsites are shut, with Matatā closed until Tuesday.22 Jan 11:00 PM
Waikato HeraldStorm devastation revealed: Photos show scale of damageStates of emergency remain in several regions as towns stay cut off by floods.21 Jan 09:49 PM
Waikato HeraldNew chief executive signals fresh start as Toi Ohomai regains independenceToi Ohomai returned to local decision making on January 1.20 Jan 08:17 PM
Waikato HeraldSafety warning at coast: Rescues spike as crowds pack Bay of Plenty, WaikatoLifeguards performed 24 rescues nationwide over the two‑day period.19 Jan 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldStan Walker to headline NRL All Stars double-header in HamiltonThe All Stars double-header returns to New Zealand for only the second time.19 Jan 08:00 PM
LifestyleThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
SportBatter-up: San Diego Padres coaches share skills with Hamilton RaidersFormer All Blacks staffer Don Tricker linked Baseball NZ with the MLB club.15 Jan 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldYoung driver dead, passengers hospitalised after vehicle of interest crashes into truckBystanders and police used about 18 extinguishers to douse the burning vehicle.14 Jan 03:31 AM
Waikato Herald'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind barsLee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.13 Jan 04:00 PM