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
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 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 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 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
Waikato Herald'Big-hearted' man named as fatal crash victimPolice said inquiries into the crash were continuing.12 Aug 02:25 AM
Waikato Herald'Staggeringly poor': Police shocked after stores caught selling alcohol to minorPolice 'genuinely shocked' that eight of 11 stores sold alcohol to an underage teen.12 Aug 01:32 AM
Waikato HeraldSH1 reopens after serious crash near TīrauOne person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in serious condition.07 Aug 08:44 PM
Waikato Herald'A fire that made you believe in goodness': Crash victim remembered for 'elegance'Joni Tuhakaraina, 53, died a day after celebrating her 32nd wedding anniversary.07 Aug 06:02 AM
Waikato HeraldFire hits block of flats in South WaikatoAn investigation is under way to determine the cause of the incident.07 Aug 05:38 AM
Waikato HeraldOne in serious condition after ute collides with trainEmergency services were called to the scene just after 4am.07 Aug 03:43 AM
Waikato HeraldĀtiamuri fatal crash victim namedThe crash happened on State Highway 30 at 5am, July 25.03 Aug 10:31 PM
Waikato Herald'I thought I was going to die': Man drove into ex, pinning her between car and retaining wallJudge: Chad Erueti has 'an unimpressive history of violence' and needed to be jailed.01 Aug 08:00 AM
SportWaikato boxers return from Australian tournament with big medal haulAmong the gold winners is Greer Hall who hopes to be selected for the Commonwealth Games.23 Jul 01:42 AM
Waikato HeraldSmall town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to povertyToi Ohomai Te Pūkenga put forward a proposal to disestablish the jobs of 166 people.15 Jul 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Shocking' cuts: 160-plus jobs at risk, campuses face closureWith declining student numbers, 'it is just no longer viable to operate in this way'.14 Jul 11:58 PM
Waikato HeraldHome-schooled students ride 755km to Parliament for equal sports accessAmelia Twiss and George Fisher made the journey over 10 days. 10 Jul 11:07 PM
Waikato HeraldEnd of an era: Kinleith workers mark closureWorkers gathered in Tokoroa after a chapter of 71 years closed on June 30.07 Jul 11:46 PM
SportBoxing: First female Pro Box lightweight title goes to Taranaki fighterTricia MacKenzie defeated Putāruru's Jadene Treadaway, who is 17 years younger.07 Jul 09:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Safety risks': Concerns as hospital security guards double as cleanersSecurity guards at two rural hospitals have been doubling as cleaners on the same shift. 05 Jul 10:45 PM
Waikato HeraldPopular Waikato walkway fully reopens after major upgradeThe reopening comes seven months behind the original schedule.02 Jul 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldLast paper machine shuts at Kinleith, 150 jobs lost in major transitionThe Kinleith mill's last paper machine has stopped, cutting about 150 jobs.29 Jun 10:09 PM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after crash involving vehicle and pedestrianThe crash occurred just before midnight, closing a residential street temporarily.28 Jun 12:47 AM
Waikato HeraldWoman sexually assaulted taking dog for late-night walk The assault took place in Tokoroa last night, police say. 28 Jun 12:15 AM
