Waikato Herald'Must be dismissed': Pregnant mum-of-five who stole $500k loses bid to get out of jail Ariana Thompson-Bell argued the 55% discount to her sentence was inadequate. 10 Dec 08:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Safe and well': Missing boy, 7, found after spending night away from homeThe boy's mum had earlier made a desperate plea for his safe return. 10 Dec 04:23 PM
SportElectron out to turn Ōtaki mile spark into Te Rapa Group 2 successElectron already owns Group 3 placings in the Cuddle and Easter miles.10 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCop named after being convicted of pepper spray assault on speeding motoristThe constable had applied for a discharge without conviction, but a judge declined it.10 Dec 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldDrugged driver ignored pleas to stop as he drove car across train tracks, killing three friendsNorton Sowerby tried to deny he was the driver when speaking to police after the crash.10 Dec 01:27 AM
Waikato HeraldFireworks spark kiwifruit orchard fire as summer risk climbsFirefighters reached the third alarm blaze and left the scene by 12.45am.10 Dec 01:00 AM
Waikato Herald'I took an oath': Holidaying Kiwi cop spoils custard protest targeting Crown Jewels in LondonSenior Constable Mark Strongman detained two protesters at the Tower of London.09 Dec 10:50 PM
Waikato Herald'Massive achievement': Kiwi Titus Proctor claims second world title at 21He becomes the first New Zealand male to hold the WBC Muay Thai world belt.09 Dec 05:31 PM
Waikato HeraldHot Water Beach campground sold to Aussie chain for more than $16m“We pretty much got to name our price.”09 Dec 06:36 AM
Waikato Herald'Mistaken vigilante justice': Autistic man violently attacked on the street by trioThe victim was pushed to the ground, then kicked and punched in the head and chest.09 Dec 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Take extra care': Fire crews battle vegetation blaze by Karāpiro highwayCambridge, Tīrau and Matamata crews are there with three fire engines and a water tanker.09 Dec 04:33 AM
Waikato HeraldStreet racer avoids conviction after injuring spectator during burnoutThe victim was hit and launched into the air before landing heavily on the road.09 Dec 03:53 AM
SportMotorcycle racing elite gather in Taupō for Suzuki Series openerThe 17th Suzuki International Series ends with Whanganui's Boxing Day street race.08 Dec 11:44 PM
Waikato HeraldSurprise tsunami: Scientists solve riddle of freak wave that set off warning gaugesA 25cm tsunami wave hit Napier without an earthquake to trigger it.08 Dec 09:05 PM
Waikato Herald'Vision finally becomes reality': Waikato medical school build beginsThe school will offer New Zealand's first graduate-entry programme.08 Dec 08:06 PM
Waikato HeraldAuditors call out NZ schools for spending on boat cruises, travel for principalsAuditors flagged thousands spent on cruises, overseas trips and staff retreats.08 Dec 07:37 PM
Waikato HeraldSweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTongariro blaze grows to 322ha as fire crews brace for days of battleThe fire has grown to 322ha and is only about 25% contained.08 Dec 01:18 AM
Waikato HeraldSizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issuedA heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.07 Dec 08:15 PM
Waikato Herald'Avoid the area': Major Waikato highway closed following vehicle fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 2.20pm.07 Dec 02:40 AM
Waikato HeraldTwo Lotto players win $500k ahead of Christmas - where the winning tickets were soldSaturday’s $12m Powerball and $1m First Division jackpots both rolled over. 06 Dec 06:52 PM
Waikato HeraldSuspicious fire tears through Coromandel kiwifruit orchardThe blaze near Pāuanui started just before midnight and spread rapidly.06 Dec 06:15 PM
Waikato Herald'Can be deadly': Rogue Tongariro Crossing shuttle drivers face crackdown from DoCThe department has warned rule-breaking shuttle firms they're on their final warnings06 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Rest in love': Man caused fiery crash that killed two teens, injured several othersKre Turia's car collided at speed with a Fonterra truck in Hamilton.05 Dec 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldGasps as woman avoids jail for sexually abusing teen boyVictim's dad: 'Our 14-year-old has had his childhood taken from him.'05 Dec 03:08 AM
Waikato HeraldMayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districtsRuapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.04 Dec 10:30 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato woman defies rare disease for Great Wall charity trekSocial worker Jansje Strydom walked the landmark in China for Barnardos.04 Dec 10:00 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 HeraldNew booking system for Tongariro huts aims to curb overcrowdingDoC says booking gives extra assurance to families and less experienced visitors.04 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'I was doing my laundry': Alibi of armed robber with EM bracelet doesn't wash Hone Daniels was one of three who stormed a Hamilton bar and robbed it at gunpoint. 04 Dec 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald'The most concerning part': Waikato dog cruelty cases surge in SPCA reportsMore than 60% of Waikato complaints involved dogs, many in poor health.04 Dec 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMayors challenge Fire and Emergency ban on use of watercraft in Waikato River rescuesThe mayors say other agencies cannot reach emergencies on the Waikato River in time.04 Dec 12:20 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato highway reopens after police operationPolice said earlier that the SH27 closure would cause significant delays for motorists.04 Dec 12:17 AM
Waikato HeraldFresh plea for information on man missing near Mt Te ArohaLouis Van Der Walt, 44, vanished while walking with his family on November 13.03 Dec 11:07 PM
