Waikato HeraldTwo seriously injured after three-car crash in WaikatoEmergency services were called to the crash about 5.40pm.29 Mar 07:48 AM
SportTreadaway crowned Pro Box lightweight champ after tense Smith rematchTrainer Nigel Elliott is eyeing an international bout for Treadaway in May.26 Mar 09:34 PM
Waikato Herald'Red flags': Family confronts key figure in missing teacher mysteryFamily reveals their next steps in the search for Jayleb: 'We just want him back'.19 Mar 08:44 PM
SportFrom debut draw to title shot: Treadaway and Smith set for rematchThe Tokoroa boxer will fight at Iron Fist 20 at Lake Karapiro on March 21.17 Mar 10:02 PM
Waikato HeraldVictims named after separate fatal crashes near TaupōThe men were from Auckland and Tokoroa. 17 Mar 08:42 PM
Waikato HeraldExpect delays: Serious injuries after two-vehicle crash on SH1 in PutāruruFire and Emergency NZ crews extracted one person from a vehicle at the scene.27 Feb 01:39 AM
Waikato Herald'Humble hero' cop saves two deaf women from rising floodwatersAfter rescuing them from their car, he put them up at his mum's house for the night.23 Feb 03:05 AM
Waikato Herald‘Talked about for generations’: Mayor warns flood damage only just emergingStates of emergency remain in place as the wild weather begins to ease.16 Feb 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldRed tractor fan’s rare Farmall find becomes Putāruru parade favouriteThe 1953 Farmall FC sports a rare loader and grader blade combination.14 Feb 04:45 PM
Waikato HeraldFrom crisis to confidence: How Tokoroa is rebuilding after Kinleith Mill shutdownProject Phoenix has supported former Kinleith workers to find new opportunities.10 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMajor North Island highway set for three weeks of overnight closuresDrivers on the SH41–SH47–SH4–SH49 detour should allow about 35 extra minutes.01 Feb 10:15 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 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 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 HeraldNew speed zones proposed for key highwaysSpeeds at these seven rural intersections would drop from 100km/h to 60km/h.06 Jan 05:03 AM
Waikato HeraldBlue Springs visitors warned after unsafe parking continuesThe 4.7km Te Waihou Walkway reopened mid-2025 after rockfall repairs.05 Jan 12:55 AM
Waikato HeraldHoliday highway delays: Queues northbound as New Year drivers hit the roadNZTA warns SH1 northbound from Wayby to Te Hana is heavily congested.30 Dec 02:59 AM
Waikato Herald'Expect delays': Five injured in SH25 truck crash as holiday traffic ramps around NZStop-go controls are currently in place near the Waihou (Thames) River bridge. 24 Dec 12:10 AM
Waikato HeraldPest fish threat: Officials warn Lake Karāpiro perch here to stayFive adult redfin perch were later found in nearby Lake Horohoro.23 Dec 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Absolutely heartbroken': Cheese boss says sub-par products stolen 24 hours after taken to landfill Police say the stolen cheese was sold at a Putāruru market and on Facebook Marketplace. 22 Dec 08:29 PM
Waikato HeraldHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after vehicle rolls on rural propertyEmergency services were called to the Piarere property about 5.15pm.18 Dec 07:54 PM
Waikato HeraldSummer traffic squeeze: Key SH2 and SH25 changesA Christmas shutdown of major roadworks runs from December 19 to January 4.16 Dec 08:00 PM
Waikato Herald|UpdatedCategory 2 cyclone to hit top of NZ this weekend – days of rain to come firstMetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in coming days. 06 Apr 10:16 PM
Waikato HeraldPerson dies after being pulled from Taupō waterPolice said the death has been referred to the Coroner.06 Apr 10:01 PM
Waikato HeraldMortgagee auction: Luxury Coromandel spots up for grabs as developer blames tough market“There’s far more to the story than meets the eye.”06 Apr 08:02 AM
Waikato HeraldSubtropical low set to lash NZ with heavy rain and gales as cyclones trackedForecasters are watching tropical cyclones Maila and Vaianu in the Pacific.06 Apr 03:20 AM
Waikato Herald'High-risk mixing zone': Council exploring Ohakune speed limit reductionThe township has 'a high concentration of pedestrians, cyclists, children, and visitors'.05 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldGang member arrested after Huntly shootoutNobody was injured when both groups began firing at each other.05 Apr 01:37 AM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Let's give the V8 Supercars a proper Kiwi flavourOPINION: Swap chicanes for roadworks and a sign suggesting work will be finished in 2007.04 Apr 05:05 PM
Waikato HeraldFour Square owners fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers at Taupō storeFoodstuffs North Island said it was 'shocked and deeply disappointed'.04 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldChiefs’ All Blacks stars lay platform in dominant win over WaratahsKyren Taumoefolau and Quinn Tupaea both scored braces in the win.04 Apr 07:58 AM
Waikato HeraldInfluencer's fuel giveaway sparks 'chaos' at Hamilton petrol stationPolice were called after an internet personality's free fuel giveaway got out of hand. 04 Apr 06:19 AM
Waikato Herald'Chance encounter': Headlights help officer spot Mobster wearing insignia on night driveJames Te Whata was returning from a tangi, wearing a gang tee, when a cop spotted him.04 Apr 02:00 AM
Waikato Herald'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmersSurging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.03 Apr 09:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Perfect day': MP marries long-time partner in surprise home weddingOnly 44 guests were invited to the surprise ceremony for friends and family.16 Dec 02:10 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice launch critical incident probe after fatal Waikato crash involving BMWPolice say a black BMW sped along Arapuni Rd shortly before the crash.15 Dec 04:46 AM
Waikato HeraldHow one woman saved South Waikato’s stories from being forgottenRetired teacher Elsie Monahan has spent nearly a decade chronicling local history.13 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionThrough the mill: Tokoroa’s tough year was about much more than job lossesTokoroa once had more than 19,000 residents, with 5000 of them working at the mill.11 Dec 04:55 PM
Waikato HeraldWhy a 92-year-old great-grandad decided it was finally time for inkTattoo Te Awamutu's post of Peter Judson has drawn 1377 likes and 84 comments.04 Dec 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice seek witnesses after fatal Mamaku Ranges crashOne person died after the car caught fire and flames spread to nearby vegetation.01 Dec 10:27 PM
Waikato Herald'Pleasantly shocked': Waikato officer named NZDF Sailor of the YearTokoroa and Kawerau-raised Kristen Kotuhi is based with the Navy’s littoral warfare unit.01 Dec 04:00 AM
Waikato Herald1 killed in Mamaku crash – fire shuts SH5, drivers warned of hour-long delaysThe car caught fire and flames spread into vegetation in the Mamaku Ranges.01 Dec 02:11 AM
Waikato HeraldSearch for missing Tokoroa teacher suspendedThe 36-year-old vanished at a Rotorua swimming hole.28 Nov 07:33 PM
Waikato HeraldSerious injury after truck and car crash in South WaikatoTraffic is under stop/go control, and drivers are urged to expect delays.27 Nov 06:23 PM
Waikato HeraldRangatahi Māori take the lead in climate action seriesEach episode follows young Māori creating local solutions to global warming.18 Nov 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldLessons from Europe: Waikato leader wins fellowship to study towns' revival overseasHis trip follows major mill closures that hit the South Waikato economy hard.17 Nov 02:16 AM
