PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldElite private school taught Tom Phillips bushcraft, shooting skillsThe future fugitive trained in bushcraft, survival, and firearms at posh private school10 Jan 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSearch for missing swimmer continues after deadly day in waterThe swimmer was seen struggling in the Waikato River near Graham Island.10 Jan 07:02 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and WaikatoAnother person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.10 Jan 02:42 AM
Waikato HeraldHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire danger10 Jan 12:26 AM
Waikato Herald'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fears07 Jan 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTowel shortage leaves elderly Waikato Hospital patients unable to shower07 Jan 03:33 AM
Waikato HeraldPreparing for summer’s hottest weekend: 37C in one city, looming fire threat07 Jan 02:01 AM
Waikato Herald'Screaming for help near rocks': Lifeguards race to save trio at Tairua Beach06 Jan 07:57 PM
LifestyleBig year ahead: Waikato’s event calendar already packedOn January 24, five events are already scheduled across the region.06 Jan 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldJailed rapist 'swallowed razor blade' when told he had to change prison unitsKane Dawson was then charged after he refused to hand over the blade.06 Jan 06:30 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 HeraldLifeguards issue warning after multiple rescues over busy weekendEastern region lifeguards have carried out 144 rescues this summer.06 Jan 03:06 AM
Waikato HeraldCyclist back on the bike 27 days after serious Taupō Enduro crashThe experienced rider says he was clipped by a passing ute about 200km into the race.05 Jan 11:27 PM
Waikato HeraldRacing icon returns: Jonny Reid and Black Beauty reunite at TaupōThe iconic A1 Team New Zealand car returns to Taupō nearly 20 years on.05 Jan 11:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Our cows really surprised us': Why less is more on this dairy farmThe Burgesses' 320-cow Friesian herd now averages 700kgMS from 550kg cows.05 Jan 04:03 PM
SportFrom mudbath to super sprint: Alabama Lass picking path to Sistema RailwayTrial this Sunday could be a crucial pointer to mare's chances in glamorous sprint race.05 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMillie Elder-Holmes goes public over relationship with Māori Queen’s brotherShe has shared a video online of the pair spending time together.05 Jan 04:31 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
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldSmall Business: The best of the wurst with Frank’s SausagesSheryn and Frank Nagel built the brand from a laundry kitchen in 2008.04 Jan 10:00 PM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after crash closes SH24 near Te PoiThe two-vehicle crash on State Highway 24 was reported at 9.45am.04 Jan 09:25 PM
Waikato HeraldMan arrested 99km away after police track suspected hit-and-run vehicle on camerasPolice say the vehicle allegedly involved in incident headed over the Kaimais. 04 Jan 06:16 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato highway closed after truck rolls near WaitomoPolice were called to the scene at about 4.30pm.04 Jan 05:17 AM
LifestyleWhere are NZ’s best beaches? Dai Henwood, Bret McKenzie, Hilary Barry share their picksFrom Northland to Nelson, famous Kiwis share their favourite NZ beaches.03 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSevere thunderstorms threaten torrential rain, hailMetService warns the storms could trigger flash flooding and make driving hazardous.02 Jan 11:13 PM
Waikato HeraldThunderstorms hammer North Island as mayor opens relief fund for residentsThunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ's Best Beach 2026: Help choose the 2026 winners, from hidden gems to city sandsThe search for the country's best beach returns and we need your help.02 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFour youths charged after 100km chase across Waikato ends in arrestsTwo men and two 14-year-old boys now face aggravated robbery charges.02 Jan 07:02 AM
Waikato HeraldOfficer hit by bottle as 1000 youths clash with police in Coromandel holiday spotsSeven youths were arrested in Whangamatā and one in Pāuanui overnight.01 Jan 11:44 PM
Waikato HeraldRising river forces festival evacuation but New Year mostly calm, 41 arrests across NZPolice helped move up to 100 Twisted Frequency campers from rising floodwater.31 Dec 08:54 PM
Waikato HeraldWarning after off-duty guards rescue fiveOff-duty lifeguards spotted the group in trouble about 200m offshore.31 Dec 12:58 AM
Waikato HeraldChristmas holiday road toll rises to 4; police appeal for dashcam footageA person died in a Waikato crash overnight and one died today after a crash near Kaikōura.30 Dec 10:58 PM
