Waikato HeraldUltra-swimmer to attempt 150km continuous swim recordBrian Gray, an IT consultant raised in Whanganui, is swimming 150km for charity.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘I wanted to piss off the police’: Arsonist reveals why he torched train stationDaniel Vale has previously been jailed for torching the office of former PM Sir John Key.10 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessGenesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependencyGenesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly. 10 Feb 02:16 AM
Sport‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi RegattaThe new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.09 Feb 06:19 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 HeraldSmall Waikato community suffers two ‘unrelated’ fatal crashes in one dayOne person died in a crash in the morning, the another less than 12hrs later.09 Feb 08:47 AM
Waikato HeraldFatal crash on State Highway 39 closes road in WaikatoPolice were called to the crash on SH39 just before 9am. 09 Feb 12:56 AM
Waikato Herald‘My Jandals saved me’: Taupō man evades lightning injuryBruce Wilson said he could hardly see for an entire day after the lightning strike.08 Feb 09:24 PM
Waikato HeraldTokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto drawThe winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.08 Feb 08:40 PM
SportTuxedo stakes Derby claim with dominant Waikato Guineas winTuxedo's dominant win at Te Rapa boosts his Derby prospects significantly.08 Feb 06:03 PM
BusinessFast-food proposal decision slowed down as council requests more infoThe hearings on the Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King proposal are yet to be scheduled.08 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldLotto Powerball: One lucky Hamilton ticketholder is $10.5m richerTonight's draw offered the chance for someone to become an instant multi-millionaire.08 Feb 07:59 AM
Waikato HeraldCops take suspected explosive into police station – then call NZSAS bomb experts for helpPolice arrested a man found with two guns, then had a surprise once back at the station.08 Feb 03:10 AM
SportSuperbikes series to culminate in Waikato with new transtasman challengeThe NZ Superbike championship revs up in Invercargill tomorrow.07 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘Boom and lightning’: Flooding, power outages in central NI as thunderstorms strikeThousands of people are reported to have lost power this evening.07 Feb 06:26 AM
Waikato HeraldDelays on SH25, SH3 closed after separate, serious crashesSH3 is still closed at Mokau after a truck rolled near Te Mahoe Rd.07 Feb 02:26 AM
Waikato HeraldMan accused of striking police officer with car appears in courtThe incident happened at 8pm on Wednesday in Huntly.07 Feb 01:32 AM
Waikato HeraldSpeed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concernsAn independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.06 Feb 09:00 PM
SportAll Blacks return to pre-season Chiefs line-upThe Gallagher Chiefs will play Moana Pasifika in Pukekohe tomorrow.06 Feb 07:30 PM
LifestyleKickdown Festival and Highland Games - here's what's on in the WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato this weekend?06 Feb 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSevere thunderstorm watch for central North Island todayHeavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.06 Feb 06:48 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice Minister condemns ‘disgusting and cowardly attack’ on frontline copA police officer was injured after being struck by a car in Huntly. 06 Feb 05:51 PM
SportLeica Lucy’s next big test as Ellis Classic looms at Te RapaRobbie Patterson: 'She is one of those horses who is a real pleasure to train.'06 Feb 04:55 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice officer hit by vehicle, driver flees sceneThe incident comes a month after policewoman Lyn Fleming was struck by a car and killed.05 Feb 08:43 PM
Waikato HeraldTruck driver charged after 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range captured on dashcamThe man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.05 Feb 07:11 AM
Waikato HeraldCoromandel man accused of fatally shooting pig hunter granted bail until 2027Stu Edmondson is accused of murdering a pig hunter and attempting to murder another.05 Feb 06:54 AM
Waikato Herald'Extremely' valuable service medals stolen from familyPolice are seeking information to reunite the medals with their owners.05 Feb 04:13 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato Expressway blocked at Tamahere after crashPolice were alerted to the accident at about 4pm.05 Feb 04:10 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato towns to celebrate Waitangi Day with special eventsThere will be events in Hamilton, Tūrangi and Whitianga.05 Feb 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTruck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious conditionThe incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.05 Feb 02:30 AM
Waikato HeraldBitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detourA courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.05 Feb 12:32 AM
Waikato HeraldLightning strike at Waikato Hospital affected pagers, internet, fire system 'At no point in time was there any disruption to the delivery of patient care.'04 Feb 10:29 PM
SportTall Blacks and Tall Ferns to play new Trans-Tasman comp in HamiltonThe new comp will be the first time in several years New Zealand has played Australia.04 Feb 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice name victims of fatal crash at Acacia BayBoth victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.04 Feb 07:45 PM