Waikato HeraldWitness appeal: Police probe fatal SH5 crash near TaupōThe crash involved a green Land Rover Discovery towing two motorcycles on a trailer.11 Mar 08:26 PM
Waikato Herald'Pretty grim': 1 in 3 NZ households struggling with food, report findsThe report found 68% of food-insecure households only started struggling in the past year.11 Mar 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'A real journey': Karn Dhaliwal takes NZ Zanda McDonald titleWaikato grower says he was 'taken aback' to hear his name called at the awards dinner.11 Mar 03:17 AM
Waikato HeraldTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing lineMetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.11 Mar 02:07 AM
Waikato HeraldKaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertaintyDoC will now fully fund an April 'mega muster' in the Central Plateau.11 Mar 01:54 AM
Waikato Herald'Energy on steroids': Todd picked to drill first superhot Taupō geothermal wellDrilling is due to begin about mid-2027 on the Rotokawa geothermal field.11 Mar 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom data centres to hotels: The biggest property deals of 2025 second halfBut expert warns foreign investor appetite for New Zealand assets may cool due to the war.11 Mar 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldBack from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's armsKahu Woolley was mid-competition in November when he collapsed and was declared dead.10 Mar 11:13 PM
Waikato HeraldBuried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakesAt least five major quakes, three around magnitude 7, shook the area.10 Mar 10:00 PM
SportBoxing: Emile Richardson to take on experienced amateur Jack DicksonThe fight on March 26 in Auckland will be Richardson's third pro bout. 10 Mar 08:55 PM
SportWaitai gets make-or-break title shot on Tim Tszyu undercard in AustraliaA win could launch Francis Waitai into the WBO's top-15 world rankings.10 Mar 03:41 AM
Waikato HeraldMayor challenged after YouTuber told to stop filming meetingMayor Gary Petley asked YouTuber Bruce Simpson to stop filming.10 Mar 02:30 AM
LifestyleWings and Wheels draws huge crowd to Tokoroa airfield showcaseThe free one-day event drew families from across South Waikato.10 Mar 02:19 AM
Waikato Herald'On cloud nine': Triathlete with cystic fibrosis makes Ironman historyKirsty Parsons raced for nearly 15 hours, finishing just before 11pm on Saturday.09 Mar 10:02 PM
Waikato HeraldBreeder allowed to own 10 dogs despite disqualification after puppy neglect, deathOne of Anne Glover's puppies was found dead and three others had to be euthanised. 09 Mar 05:55 AM
SportTitle showdowns: Six national superbike crowns on the line at TaupōFans can join a free three-lap track cruise during the Taupō race weekend.09 Mar 04:13 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato Expressway reopens after smash near MercerOne person has serious injuries and three others were hurt.09 Mar 02:54 AM
BusinessTwo companies fined $420K over illegal acquisitionsThe acquisitions substantially lessened competition in the market.09 Mar 02:51 AM
Waikato HeraldDiabetic patient died after vanishing while looking for food in hospitalA 79-year-old was missing for nearly an hour before being found in a stairwell.09 Mar 01:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Hardly braked': Drunk speeding driver killed two mates and lost a leg in fiery crashThe 24-year-old driver, who was doing 125km in 50km zone, had been followed by police.09 Mar 12:41 AM
Waikato HeraldFriend 'relieved and angry' after remains found where missing mate's phone pingedSkeletal remains were found in privet bush off State Highway 3 last week.08 Mar 06:29 PM
Waikato HeraldSH5 reopens: One dead after car and trailer rolls on Napier-Taupō roadEmergency crews were called to the crash on SH5 about 2.10am.08 Mar 06:20 PM
Waikato HeraldOne person dies in SH1 crash near Lake TaupōThe crash was reported shortly after 1.10pm near Rawhira Rd.08 Mar 06:29 AM
Waikato Herald'Doesn't get any worse than this': Man creates fake WhatsApp message after rape allegationPolice started to question if the woman had made a false complaint.07 Mar 09:32 PM
Waikato Herald'It didn’t feel real': Farmer in shock after finding skeleton by highwayFarmer Clare Douglas said the skeleton was clothed and had work boots on.06 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'I know where you guys live': Car thief tells victim after being caught by members of the publicThe Hamilton man brazenly got into gyms, stole car keys, and took off in the vehicles.06 Mar 06:00 AM
SportInside the first Chiefs squads and what today's team can still learn from themBrad Meurant and Jono Gibbes look into the past – and future.06 Mar 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTraffic disrupted on Waikato state highway after human remains discoveredPolice were called about 10am after the remains were discovered.06 Mar 01:37 AM
Waikato HeraldDeadly farm accidents: Farmers died days apart lifting vehicles with tractor forksThe son of one farmer said his father 'could have died a thousand times in other ways'. 05 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFire breaks out near Waikato chicken farmSmoke from the blaze drifted towards nearby towns.05 Mar 06:58 AM
Waikato HeraldKiwi content creator ‘permanently banned’ from TikTok over involuntary Tourette’s ticLeighton Clarke had garnered 4.7 million followers on his TikTok account. 05 Mar 05:10 AM
Waikato HeraldHealth workers left unpaid after Waikato payroll glitch hits 5500 staffAbout 5500 HNZ staff in Waikato have been affected by an error in the rostering system.05 Mar 05:08 AM
Waikato HeraldWoman admits causing crash that killed promising young jockey riding dirt bikeThe victim's family is now fighting to keep the summary of facts of the case concealed.05 Mar 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPerson charged over Mātangi assault, more arrests likelyThe alleged assault followed noisy burnouts on Marychurch Rd about 8pm.05 Mar 03:33 AM