Waikato HeraldPreviously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake workProposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldA grandmother left a window open so her granddaughter's abuser could come inThe man, in his 20s, would climb in through a window to have a sex with the pre-teen girl.19 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWaikato Herald'Worst I've ever seen it': Nurse calls out lack of support staffTaupō Hospital 'like a poor neighbour' to Rotorua Hospital, says fed-up nurse.19 Mar 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald'It just went haywire': Husband loses control of car, crashes, killing wifeThe 54-year-old will fight for a discharge without conviction next month.19 Mar 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMan laundered $25k in bank scam he was drawn into by 'trusted' church memberJustin Ponga claimed to have no idea that what he was doing was wrong. 19 Mar 04:00 AM
Waikato Herald'In my blood': How a mum swapped law for tools in male-dominated fieldKerley left a 12-year law career and three kids at home to pursue the tools.19 Mar 04:00 AM
SportTeen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania CupFour Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.19 Mar 02:50 AM
Waikato HeraldGovt calls for bids to restore and run historic Chateau Tongariro'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'19 Mar 12:52 AM
SportRefreshed Chiefs ready for Brumbies in Canberra after bye weekCaptain Luke Jacobson returns from a hip injury to lead a stacked pack.18 Mar 11:35 PM
Waikato HeraldTauranga's Waikato Uni numbers jump, overseas students doubleThe school-leaver cohort was 6.4% larger than in 2025, which had set the previous record. 18 Mar 11:04 PM
Waikato HeraldBalloons over Waikato, Relay for Life – here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?18 Mar 09:30 PM
Waikato HeraldMobile plasma bus to bring life-saving donations closer to small townsNew Zealand Blood Service expects donations to rise by 4% from the bus.18 Mar 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldGrieving mum calls out rural drink-driving culture after daughter killed in crashTeenager Ani died shortly after jumping into a moving car to try to stop a drunk driver.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldOnline sting: Canadian vigilante flies to NZ to confront man over indecent teen chatsA video was posted on social media outing the man. Police are now investigating.18 Mar 06:30 AM
SportTeen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champsTwo new awards honour retired Kiwi superbike great Aaron Slight.18 Mar 04:53 AM
SportFrom debut draw to title shot: Treadaway and Smith set for rematchThe Tokoroa boxer will fight at Iron Fist 20 at Lake Karapiro on March 21.17 Mar 10:02 PM
Waikato HeraldVictims horrified as child sex offender returns to small village days after sentence endsTwo days after his sentence ended, James Skelton returned to Hahei.17 Mar 09:23 PM
Waikato HeraldVictims named after separate fatal crashes near TaupōThe men were from Auckland and Tokoroa. 17 Mar 08:42 PM
Waikato HeraldGovt loans $20m for geothermal power projects: 'Energy security is paramount'Govt's new strategy aims to see geothermal double its electricity role by 2040.17 Mar 08:38 PM
Waikato HeraldSouth Africa dominate White Ferns in second T20 at HamiltonThe visitors have levelled the tally at 1-1 in the best-of-five series.17 Mar 04:55 AM
Waikato Herald'Not ideal': Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket"One of our forage harvesters would use over 1000 litres a day, probably 1500 litres.”16 Mar 09:14 PM
Waikato HeraldCar wheel sparked $1m Tongariro fire, drone photos reveal destructionThe key to the recovery of the scorched Tongariro National Park is eliminating weeds.16 Mar 03:00 AM
Waikato HeraldCop stole $68k from vulnerable pensioner he was meant to help after another crimeThe officer has been sentenced but is appealing against a ruling to lift name suppression.15 Mar 07:00 PM
Waikato Herald'It's exceeded my expectations': Hamilton embraces Homegrown moveActs like Six60, Fly My Pretties and The Datsuns drew big, energetic crowds.15 Mar 04:19 AM
Waikato Herald'Eleven months for a man's life': Charity urges mandatory coward punch minimumsWalk Without Fear wants an eight-year minimum non-parole term for such killings.15 Mar 04:04 AM
Waikato Herald'I deserve unhappiness': Convicted sex offender says he wanted to get caughtThe 33-year-old was found with 61 images and videos in September 2024.15 Mar 03:00 AM
SportOn The Up: The Kiwi 'BeyBlade' looking to light up MMA'I'm not a fighter, I'm an entertainer who’s really good at fighting.'13 Mar 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Hungry New Zealanders face food insecurity for the first timeOPINION: Inflation and the cost of living continue to be the top issues for Kiwis.13 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice seize guns and drugs in raids targeting Comancheros in TokoroaCells in six prisons were also searched, uncovering tobacco and illicit drugs.13 Mar 06:45 AM
Lifestyle"All the bits that go with it": Homegrown hits ClaudelandsClaudelands will become a seven-stage hub for thousands of music fans.13 Mar 03:08 AM
Waikato HeraldStorm fallout: Major repair work planned for SH2Lane closures and traffic lights will stay in place for up to three months.13 Mar 03:02 AM
Waikato HeraldŌtorohanga remains identified as missing person Colin 'Col' HeathCol Heath, 47, was reported missing on March 19, 2022, after they were last seen Te Kūiti.12 Mar 10:30 PM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Chicken shop owner 'sleepless' after machete-wielding robbers strike twice in 2 daysA worker was sweeping up after a long night when two masked men stormed through shop door.12 Mar 09:22 PM
Waikato HeraldFrom heartbreak to ‘little miracle’: Hamilton foster family’s journey to home for lifeMelissa Sumner has raised foster children from infancy alongside her own four children.12 Mar 05:00 PM
