Waikato HeraldPolice say no foul play suspected in teacher's mysterious disappearanceBut Jayleb-Che Dean's family still believes people know more than they're telling.31 Oct 12:37 AM
Waikato HeraldFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo US tourists named after fatal SH1 crashTwo American tourists, Filipino woman named after fatal SH1 crashes28 Oct 06:44 PM
Waikato HeraldWhy this former police officer talks to his beesKevin talks to his bees, handles them and spends time with the hives almost every evening.25 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Money talks': Family posts $8000 reward in search for missing teacherThe extensive search has already involved air and land crews, dog teams and drones. 24 Oct 05:02 PM
Waikato Herald'Let's wait and see': Mayor urges calm over Starbucks, Burger King plans for small town23 Oct 04:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Teaching through culture': New tour explores Maungatautari with different lens22 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 HeraldHighway closed: Two critical in South Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the scene about 5.20pm.16 Oct 05:29 PM
Waikato HeraldChanging of the guard: Waikato mayors out as new faces sweep inOnly Hauraki, South Waikato, Waitomo and Ruapehu kept their mayors.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Small towns fight incursion of big fast-food jointsOPINION: Tirau will get two drive-through fast-food joints despite opposition.16 Oct 04:00 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 HeraldTimber Museum's big plan: Putāruru site aiming for top tourist tierThe museum holds rare machinery, including New Zealand’s last intact Crabtree engine.11 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldLive: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoraltyVoting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon. 11 Oct 05:14 AM
Waikato Herald'Welcome news': Funding allows Toi Ohomai Tokoroa campus to stay openTaupō MP Louise Upston said she was pleased 'face to face learning' would continue.10 Oct 01:01 AM
Waikato HeraldOn The Up: Weet-Bix, Milo and mana in TokoroaStudent volunteers serve breakfast to dozens before classes begin each morning.08 Oct 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSouth Waikato teacher missing a week described as 'full of life'Family hopes Jayleb-Che Dean, 36, is just 'off somewhere' without his phone.07 Oct 04:55 AM
Waikato Herald‘Every action helps’: Family's plea to find Tokoroa teacher missing a weekFamily and friends of Jayleb Che Dean, 36, continue the search.06 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
Waikato Herald'We are a long way from being a ghost town': Community rallies over mill closureThe plywood mill closure will cost 119 workers their jobs, Mayor Gary Petley confirmed.01 Oct 11:30 PM
Waikato HeraldTokoroa workers suffer double blow with 149 job losses this yearA plywood plant closure follows the paper mill shutdown that cut 130 roles in June.01 Oct 05:56 AM
Waikato Herald'One punch after the other': Community reels from Carter Holt closure newsA small number of roles will remain to process imported timber.30 Sep 04:22 AM
Waikato HeraldDecision on Carter Holt Harvey Tokoroa mill due Tuesday amid job fearsSouth Waikato Mayor Gary Petley says the community feels closure is a ‘done deal’.27 Sep 05:11 AM
Waikato Herald'Should have known better': Police officer caught drink-driving appeals convictionThe 25-year-old blew double the breath-alcohol limit when stopped on April 26.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato Herald'Real concerns': Judge critical of Auckland rehab service Corrections says it is aware of concerns from the judiciary about the Grace Foundation.20 Sep 06:00 PM
SportUnlikely heroes guide Black Caps to ODI series whitewash over EnglandBlair Tickner and Zak Foulkes kept their composure to earn a famous win in Wellington.01 Nov 08:17 AM
Waikato Herald'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays offSnow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.31 Oct 04:05 PM
Waikato Herald'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.31 Oct 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldBeach town's $1 reserve drama: Buyer withdraws winning bid at the last minuteBargain hunters clash at unusual Coromandel auction.31 Oct 06:16 AM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after serious two-car crash, SH3 near Hamilton Airport closedNZ Transport Agency said SH3 was closed and detours were in place.31 Oct 01:19 AM
Waikato HeraldMeasles outbreak: How to know if you are protectedHealth NZ says 13 measles cases have now been confirmed nationwide.31 Oct 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldLuxon thinks minister deserved sacking – revisit the 'farcical' interview when he couldn't sayAndrew Bayly claims he was misled about allegations made against him.31 Oct 12:44 AM
Waikato Herald'Shook the world': NZ's youngest MP collects Time magazine award in New YorkTime magazine considers our youngest MP one of the world's most influential rising stars31 Oct 12:37 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice say no foul play suspected in teacher's mysterious disappearanceBut Jayleb-Che Dean's family still believes people know more than they're telling.31 Oct 12:37 AM
Waikato HeraldIconic Taupō Hole in One reopens after $1m upgradeThe redevelopment includes new covered bays, café and 'Ball Blaster'.31 Oct 12:23 AM
Waikato HeraldFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after two-vehicle crash in MatamataEmergency services were called to the crash just before 4.40pm on Thursday.30 Oct 06:55 PM
Waikato Herald'One has to ask when it will end': Tokoroa plywood factory marked for closureMayor says it had been a tough year for the district.16 Sep 05:28 AM
Waikato HeraldPiarere roundabout project completeConstruction of the 60-metre roundabout on the intersection of SH1 and SH29 began in 2024.16 Sep 12:52 AM
Waikato HeraldTertiary institute reverses plan to close two campuses, will still cut 150+ jobsThe continuation of operations at one campus relies on government funding.10 Sep 07:07 PM
Waikato Herald'Larger than life': Crash victim remembered as 'sparkling, eccentric' womanMartje 'Marcia' Eastment died after a two-vehicle crash in Matamata on August 16.10 Sep 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ's top hiking trails: Expert reveals best walks across the countryFrom Te Paki, Northland to Punakaiki, West Coast, here are some all-weather hikes to try. 01 Sep 06:39 PM
Waikato Herald'What 100% New Zealand looks like': Maungatautari comes full circleOnce eroded for pastoral land, the area is now home to 700 species - thanks to volunteers.29 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'He is worth everything': Rare Galloway bull for saleFive-year-old Riggit bull Arapuni Pride was judged the champion Galloway of the world.27 Aug 10:03 PM
Waikato Herald'Repeated offending': Woman covertly filmed during sex only learned about videos two years laterJudge: Ricky Davies breached the woman's privacy in the most egregious way.27 Aug 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMan assaulted in Tokoroa after stopping to help another driverThe man was allegedly assaulted just after 4am on Friday. 24 Aug 01:50 AM
LifestyleKiwi teen author makes Time's 'Girls of the Year' listSurprisingly, the Tokoroa 17-year-old once 'hated writing'.18 Aug 02:27 AM
Waikato HeraldSouth Waikato District Council has 30 candidates vying for seatsThe countdown to the local elections is officially on.17 Aug 11:36 PM
Waikato HeraldTaskforce to look into local workforce needs after proposed Toi-Ohomai campus closureToi-Ohomai proposed last month to close the campus in Tokoroa.14 Aug 05:00 PM
