Waikato Herald'Let's wait and see': Mayor urges calm over Starbucks, Burger King plans for small townIn public feedback, 104 opposed the plan and 39 submissions were in support.23 Oct 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTech is key on this Tirau dairy farm'We’re all on the same page - we want robotics to milk the cows for us.'19 Oct 08:15 PM
Waikato HeraldStarbucks, Burger King get go-ahead for tiny Waikato town – but there's a catchThe approval comes despite overwhelming opposition from submitters.13 Oct 02:09 AM
Waikato HeraldRhubarb rush: Waikato café sells out of 'hundreds' of pies after award win07 Aug 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald200 new retirement homes coming to Putāruru as Overdale Estate hits stage two14 May 05:00 PM
BusinessFast-food proposal decision slowed down as council requests more infoThe hearings on the Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King proposal are yet to be scheduled.08 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after two-vehicle crash outside PutāruruEmergency services were alerted to the incident at 4.50pm.21 Jan 08:00 AM
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 HeraldPolice officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closureOne police officer was forced to jump out of the way.08 Jan 12:37 AM
Waikato HeraldBootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangiThe Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.05 Dec 09:08 AM
Waikato HeraldTīrau crash: Police appeal for more info on fatal SH1 accidentThe three-vehicle crash left one person dead and 14 injured.29 Nov 01:27 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice say vehicle may have crossed centre line in fatal Tīrau crashThe three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others. 28 Nov 01:55 AM
Waikato HeraldTwo people injured in three-vehicle crashEmergency services called to South Waikato crash.19 Nov 04:49 AM
BusinessTīrau Starbucks, Burger King proposal gains nationwide attentionEven South Island residents made submissions on the proposal.04 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.04 Oct 04:13 AM
Waikato HeraldFirefighter reflects on 60 years of serviceRex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.03 Oct 03:49 PM
Waikato HeraldWhat you need to know about road closures on SH1NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.23 Sep 08:15 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip overEmergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.23 Sep 05:13 AM
Waikato HeraldRotorua woman killed in SH5 crashThe crash last Wednesday involved three vehicles.16 Sep 04:39 AM
Waikato HeraldPiarere roundabout to be in use from SeptemberConstruction of the roundabout got underway in January.27 Aug 05:05 AM
LifestyleWaikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, TaupōThe recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.26 Aug 08:57 PM
Waikato Herald16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next monthMaintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.11 Aug 09:04 PM
Waikato HeraldKey route: SH1-SH29 intersection work 'on track'NZTA Waka Kotahi on track to finish the work in mid to late 2025.07 Aug 09:38 PM
BusinessQuirky town split over need for Burger King and StarbucksSome see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.26 Jul 08:02 PM
Waikato HeraldWhopper battle: The town weighing up Burger King and StarbucksA David and Goliath battle is brewing in the 'Corrugated Capital of the World'.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldYoung couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they ownBaby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.16 Jul 05:01 AM
Waikato Herald'Cruel and brutal treatment': Mother who murdered toddler claims sentence is unjustSouthern Thompson said her difficult background and remorse warranted a greater discount.03 Jul 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldNo action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closureSouth Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.21 Jun 06:30 PM
