Waikato HeraldRentals to realising the dream: The road to first farm ownershipTheir strict budgets, low early interest and off-farm income reduced debt fast.23 Dec 04:02 PM
Waikato HeraldMeth-crazed fraudster fires shots into family's home, narrowly missing mother with babyPashion Ramsay would show fake proof that she had paid for vehicles.23 Dec 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPest fish threat: Officials warn Lake Karāpiro perch here to stayFive adult redfin perch were later found in nearby Lake Horohoro.23 Dec 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPolice name man killed in Hamilton homicide as 55-year-old, seek Subaru sightingsResidents say they heard gunshots in a street they describe as usually quiet.23 Dec 02:22 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch: The moment a jetboat swerves, averts collision with kayaker in full flight at Huka Falls The kayaker praised the Hukafalls Jet Taupō skipper for swerving in time.23 Dec 12:07 AM
Waikato HeraldBody found on beach in search for missing rock fisher near Thames Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the coastline while the death is investigated.22 Dec 09:24 PM
Waikato Herald‘One spark’: Fireworks ban in Coromandel after scrub blazesTwo recent Coromandel scrub fires have already been linked to fireworks.22 Dec 08:32 PM
Waikato Herald'Absolutely heartbroken': Cheese boss says sub-par products stolen 24 hours after taken to landfill Police say the stolen cheese was sold at a Putāruru market and on Facebook Marketplace. 22 Dec 08:29 PM
Waikato Herald'Things can change in a heartbeat': Police warning after Taupō boat fire rescueThe man survived after swimming for over an hour in Lake Taupō with no lifejacket.22 Dec 07:20 PM
Waikato Herald'Got a long way to go': Teen skier continues hospital fight after shattering legs on Mt RuapehuThe 13-year-old fell about 8m off a cliff while skiing at Whakapapa in October.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTeen who killed 2yo stepdaughter wins bid to appeal against sentence in the Supreme CourtJessica Mulford killed Harlee-Rose Niven in 2021. Now, she wants her sentence reduced.22 Dec 04:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Risk to public health': Dumped landfill cheese taken and sold to publicPeople are urged to bin suspect cheese and report illegal sales to NZ Food Safety.22 Dec 01:53 AM
Waikato HeraldBoatie rescued after fire on Lake Taupo, investigation underwayEmergency crews began searching after the boat was reported overdue.21 Dec 06:32 PM
Waikato Herald'Drugs are a pathway to hell': Judge lambasts woman over tiny home scamThe victim responded to an ad on Facebook for a tiny home that never existed.21 Dec 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMotorists urged to avoid Waikato Expressway after car fire blocks lanesThe single vehicle crash has closed northbound lanes.20 Dec 11:52 PM
Waikato HeraldWhere to eat, hike and play this summer if you are staying closer to homeBig flavours, outdoor adventures and unforgettable ways to ring in 2026.20 Dec 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHow a Waikato orchard is testing a new way to keep prime farmland in fruitAnnie Perkins has bought into the business, learning alongside John Woolford.20 Dec 04:02 PM
Waikato HeraldWhy police say they could not safely move sooner on Tom PhillipsRegular assessments weighed if armed squads should lead attempts to find him.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPedestrian seriously injured as crash closes busy Hamilton roadOhaupo Road is closed between Normandy Ave and Urlich Ave this evening.20 Dec 08:10 AM
Waikato HeraldMother with Stage 4 cancer fights for unfunded drug to buy more time with sonThe single mum says the funding policy is 'playing Russian roulette with people's lives'.19 Dec 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Terrifying': Trail cyclist, 69, attacked by dogs twice in four weeks'It just squeezed through the fence and came at me before I could do anything.'19 Dec 05:06 PM
Waikato HeraldClandestine lab, drugs found as police hit suspected Waikato dealersAbout 16 police staff conducted search warrants in Matamata-Piako, Hauraki and Coromandel.19 Dec 03:14 AM
Waikato HeraldHoliday traffic: Plan for delays and road changesDrivers face likely delays on SH2 and SH29, with pressure at key gateways.19 Dec 02:00 AM
Waikato HeraldGunshots on quiet street: Armed police guard Hamilton home and toilet blockOne dead, one injured as police piece together what happened. 18 Dec 11:44 PM
Waikato HeraldHide and seek: Alleged shoplifter accused of $13k spree found hiding in wardrobeShe was tracked down by her vehicle, then found hiding in a Rotorua wardrobe.18 Dec 10:42 PM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after vehicle rolls on rural propertyEmergency services were called to the Piarere property about 5.15pm.18 Dec 07:54 PM
Waikato HeraldStruggle with cliffside rescue ‘tip of the iceberg’, firefighter saysThe Fire and Emergency call log records that police blocked a rescue helicopter over cost.18 Dec 07:45 PM
Waikato Herald'It paused the world': Spa day gives neonatal unit parents a mental resetParents can spend months in the unit and often cannot afford any pampering.18 Dec 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHomicide investigation after one dead, another seriously hurt at Hamilton addressOne person died at the scene and a second has serious arm injuries.18 Dec 07:59 AM
SportHalberg Awards finalists revealedThirty-two finalists across six categories have been announced. 18 Dec 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldWhite Christmas? Icy blast and snow road warnings set to hit Snow is expected on Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd from afternoon to 10pm.18 Dec 04:55 AM
Waikato HeraldFast-track green light for Waihī North mineThe mining project is forecast to add $5.2b in gold and silver exports over 18 years.18 Dec 03:35 AM
Waikato HeraldGrandfather dies after incident involving commercial mower in the CoromandelThe workplace death has been referred to WorkSafe and the coroner.18 Dec 03:30 AM
Waikato HeraldKiwi house hit by vandalism and arson, causing $15k damage and lost incomeThe break-in shut down life-support systems in kiwi enclosures overnight.17 Dec 10:53 PM
