Waikato HeraldHot air balloon festival returns to South WaikatoThe balloons will also visit the Waipā District this year.12 Feb 09:57 PM
Waikato Herald100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosisThe family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.09 Feb 06:11 PM
Waikato HeraldTokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto drawThe winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.08 Feb 08:40 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice name victims of fatal crash at Acacia BayBoth victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.04 Feb 07:45 PM
Waikato HeraldCoroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playgroundVJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.04 Feb 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lakeThe man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.04 Feb 02:54 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highwayThe video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.22 Jan 09:53 PM
Waikato Herald$0 to future millionaire: Waikato podcaster Te Kahukura Boynton's wealth goalHer podcast idea came to light when she had '$0 to my name' as a 17-year-old.20 Jan 11:52 PM
Waikato HeraldFive arrests over $1m damage, theft in the Kinleith ForestsSeveral gates across the forests had been cut open to allow alleged offenders access.17 Jan 08:14 PM
Waikato HeraldOne person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incidentOne rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.09 Jan 02:22 AM
Waikato HeraldSH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolledA police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.15 Dec 08:26 PM
Waikato Herald'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'09 Dec 11:24 PM
LifestyleSanta Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to TokoroaThe Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.06 Dec 03:37 AM
Waikato HeraldSave our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”04 Dec 05:15 AM
Waikato HeraldShane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in TokoroaShane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.04 Dec 02:49 AM
Waikato Herald'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'02 Dec 11:27 PM
Waikato Herald'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farmShe is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.26 Nov 03:41 AM
Waikato Herald'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two yearsPolice are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.26 Nov 12:49 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice on the hunt for Toyota after roadworker threatened with gunPolice are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.22 Nov 01:48 AM
Waikato Herald'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt productionMany workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.19 Nov 11:25 PM
Waikato HeraldKinleith Mill job losses feared with ‘change proposal’Meeting scheduled for this morning as changes proposed at Tokoroa site.19 Nov 05:59 PM
Waikato Herald'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'19 Nov 07:40 AM
Waikato HeraldDNA test: Cold case mum's pain after mystery remains foundThe remains were discovered in a rural area of Waikato earlier this week.15 Nov 01:11 AM
Waikato HeraldThe NZ health district where there is one GP to 1900 peopleAnd how one practice is 'revitalising' its GPs' passion for the job.13 Nov 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice investigate discovery of human remains near Waikato townPolice have secured the scene and are examining the area.13 Nov 01:07 AM
Waikato HeraldTokoroa gym buff studying sport thanks to scholarshipAndrew Nairn said he was unsure if he could have attended uni without the scholarship.30 Oct 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice seek logging truck involved in fatal crashOne person died at the scene.24 Oct 06:35 PM
Waikato HeraldWitness describes 'bloody mess' after truck and car crash near Taupō leaves one criticalEmergency services were called to the scene about 1pm.24 Oct 07:27 AM
Waikato HeraldFree programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rateSince it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.16 Oct 02:02 AM
Waikato HeraldSouthern United Rugby Football Club receives $30,000 Bunnings Rugby Assist grantSURF aims to be a social enabler, offering youth programmes and community initiatives.14 Oct 08:18 PM
Waikato HeraldOne person dead after serious crash near TokoroaEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6.30am.10 Oct 11:30 PM
Waikato HeraldKebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay risesRipped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.07 Oct 04:03 PM
Waikato HeraldFormer All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic awardRugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.04 Oct 11:30 PM
