Waikato HeraldEarly morning dairy fire destroys everything but the drinks in the fridgeTwelve fire trucks from six stations attended at the fire's peak.20 Aug 01:35 AM
Waikato HeraldPPTA strike actionPPTA Te Wehengarua warned the strike would cause widespread disruption and argued the Government’s pay offer failed to address worsening staff shortages and soaring workloads.Watch20 Aug 01:34 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Crews battle major overnight blaze at Hamilton commercial buildingTwelve firetrucks from six stations attended the fire at its peak.19 Aug 10:23 PM
Waikato Herald'Powerful work': Zena Elliott's art triumph at national awardsAward curator Nigel Borell describes it as 'full of tension, energy and polemic intent'.19 Aug 07:00 PM
SportWeighty issue could ruin Twain’s story as he steps into big timeThe feature race thoroughbred season kicks off at Te Rapa on Saturday.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldGrowers investigate alternate-N sources with FARFour Waikato maize growers tested alternative nitrogen sources over three seasons.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice open to negotiating surrender terms with Tom PhillipsPhillips' family fear he may be keeping the children in hiding to avoid state care.19 Aug 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldExcessive hours: Kebab shop hired workers, then had them do a second cleaning jobs without payOne of the men, who was on a visa, was doing up to 65 hours a week. He was owed $16k.19 Aug 04:36 AM
SportNetball: Magic farewell captain Ameliaranne EkenasioThe news comes after she said in July she would step away from the Silver Ferns.19 Aug 02:58 AM
Waikato HeraldAbbott tipped as possible buyer of Synlait's Pōkeno factory Synliat shares have rallied on speculation it might sell its Pōkeno factory to Abbott.19 Aug 12:49 AM
Waikato HeraldTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
Waikato HeraldMercury's profit plunges to $1m amid tough power conditionsTough power generating conditions hit Mercury's earnings in the June year. 18 Aug 10:15 PM
Waikato HeraldAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM
Waikato HeraldPained letter from mother of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips to 'come home' with kidsTom Phillips has been hiding out with his three children since December 2021.18 Aug 08:33 PM
Waikato Herald'Heavy hitter': Strong winds, thunderstorms to hammer parts of the countryWarnings are in place for Desert Rd with the possibility of snow in the Remutaka Ranges.18 Aug 03:50 AM
Waikato HeraldDaytime snowfall warning 'not too unusual' for Desert RoadSnow is expected above 700m on the Desert Road SH1 from noon to 8pm on Tuesday.18 Aug 03:49 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato District Council, community boards draw in 78 nominationsThe countdown to the local elections is on.18 Aug 03:46 AM
LifestyleKiwi teen author makes Time's 'Girls of the Year' listSurprisingly, the Tokoroa 17-year-old once 'hated writing'.18 Aug 02:27 AM
Waikato HeraldDavid Tamihere's last chance to clear murder convictions? Infamous case hits Supreme CourtTamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 17 Aug 10:55 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato farm leads in environmental standardsJohan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Risk of thunderstorms': Snow and 'squally' storms to sweep across NZ next weekSnow could fall as low as 200m in some South Island areas.17 Aug 06:25 AM
Waikato Herald'Very dangerous situation': Prison riots more common, staff warnA prison riot at Spring Hill led to a lockdown on Saturday.17 Aug 04:06 AM
Waikato Herald13 players win $19k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?Two players also won Powerball Second Division.17 Aug 03:57 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Near miss as overtaking vehicle avoids collision near Whakapapa The dash cam captured the dangerous manoeuvre on the Whakapapa road.17 Aug 03:00 AM
Sport'Very special': Olympian Rebecca Petch on expecting her first childThe track cyclist is also determined to reach the 2028 Olympics.16 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWhat makes Hugh Jackson tick?Young Farmer of the Year on his farming past and what he sees for farming's future.16 Aug 05:00 PM
SportTwo sent off as Warriors women lose to RaidersThe Warriors had players sent off in the 21st and 24th minutes.16 Aug 09:30 AM
Waikato Herald'One wrong decision ruins lives': Rescuer describes chilling aftermath of fatal crashThe crash occurred at the intersection of Waharoa Rd East and Pohlen Rd about 5.25pm.16 Aug 06:23 AM
Waikato HeraldRioting inmates secured, fires extinguished at Spring Hill PrisonPrisoners in the high-security unit set blankets alight, but the prison is out of lockdown16 Aug 06:05 AM
Waikato Herald'Quite an art': Potter's journey from dairy farms to kiln masteryRoto-o-Rangi potter Janet Smith has spent her childhood and working life on dairy farms. 15 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Property hoarder' selling derelict cottage with no plumbingPainter Peter McGregor bought riverside property on a whim.15 Aug 08:13 AM
Waikato Herald'Bad look': Schoolboy films police using phones while drivingPolice say officers can use phones if it's operationally critical.15 Aug 08:07 AM
Waikato HeraldACC fraud: 1044 clients bombard app, making $1.5m in fake travel claimsChief exec: 'Defrauding ACC isn’t a victimless crime and we have zero tolerance for it.'15 Aug 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMan accused of Tūrangi woman's murder namedLance Dickinson, 27, is charged with murdering Cherie-Lee Bell in June.14 Aug 11:35 PM
