Waikato Herald'Incredibly grateful': Pub owners praise police after armed standoffThree people sheltered in remote pub as armed police appealed to man seen with gun nearby.29 Apr 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMan charged after armed police swarm Coromandel propertyTwo air rifles were recovered from the Coroglen property by police.28 Apr 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWatch: The moment boys reel in bronze whaler shark'They think they’re famous now.'28 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldPaper road fight: Court tosses mine vents consent but fast-track plan stands for Waihī OceanaGold says fast-track approval lets it move the vents on to DoC land.22 Apr 04:13 AM
Waikato Herald'Change an icon': L&P fans divided as it ditches iconic brown bottleCoca-Cola says the new packaging makes each bottle easier to recycle.20 Apr 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSerial shoplifter went to extreme lengths to steal, including claiming she had cancer19 Apr 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldStormy days ahead: 'Large and complex' low-pressure system to cover NZ by SundayA large low on Sunday could bring widespread rain and storms to much of NZ.14 Apr 05:36 AM
Waikato Herald'Extremely lucky': Driver survives 100m cliff plunge in dramatic four-hour rescue Remarkably, the motorist only suffered moderate injuries in the overnight ordeal. 13 Apr 11:29 PM
Waikato HeraldStates of emergency lift as New Zealand moves into cyclone recovery stageCommunities are helped to return to normal.13 Apr 06:57 AM
Waikato HeraldMayor defends cyclone response as clean-up beginsCyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.12 Apr 11:22 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ 'getting a cyclone season': Is this now a regular thing?Two hundred and seventy households in Ōhope and Thornton had to evacuate.12 Apr 07:45 PM
Waikato HeraldTorrential rain, 140km/h winds, 8m waves: Cyclone Vaianu set to hit North IslandThe 'multi-hazard, potentially life-threatening event' is set to make landfall on Sunday.10 Apr 08:59 PM
Waikato HeraldEmergency grab bag: Essentials you need before Cyclone Vaianu hitsUnlike emergency supplies, a grab bag contains essentials you’ll need to take with you.10 Apr 06:49 PM
Waikato Herald'Are you not seeing the news?': Cyclone fears force change of heart on family’s $1600 Coromandel getawayBachcare is refunding Paula Baker nearly $1600 for her Whitianga stay.10 Apr 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Pretty raw memories': Locals 'worn down' as storm prep begins againHauraki Mayor Toby Adams says residents are weary after recent floods but still resilient.10 Apr 05:50 AM
Waikato HeraldNorthland declares state of emergency as Cyclone Vaianu nears'This declaration means we can act quickly if required.'10 Apr 05:35 AM
Waikato HeraldVaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat growsThe Football Ferns will now face Fiji at 4pm on Saturday at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.10 Apr 01:11 AM
Wednesday21°C12°CMainly fine, a few showers from afternoon. Northeasterlies developing in the morning.
Waikato HeraldThe 'vicious cycle' driving Tauranga families to Waikato for cheaper cremationsHigh cremation fees have been subsidising burials in Tauranga, but that may soon change.01 May 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldBurnouts, toots and taunts: Angry farmer confronts teens with tractor, metal poleFarmer Durk De Boer was charged but a judge found the teens were 'enticing a reaction'.01 May 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Distorted': Man high on meth car-jacks vehicle with kids strapped insideZahn Reidy's near 12-hour spree cost his victims more than $30,000.01 May 07:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Wheelie' dispute erupts in court as driver sentenced for crash that killed young jockey01 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Enormous opportunity': FTA opens door for more kiwifruit salesThe new trade deal with India will save kiwifruit growers millions.02 May 12:00 AM
The CountryHow future vets are trained to protect New Zealand’s biosecurityStudents learn to investigate disease and help protect the nation’s food supply.01 May 05:00 PM
The CountryBurnouts, toots and taunts: Angry farmer confronts teens with tractor, metal poleFarmer Durk De Boer was charged but a judge found the teens were 'enticing a reaction'.01 May 05:00 PM
The CountryNative moths and butterflies in sharp declineSixty years of evidence point to significant species declines in the eastern South Island.01 May 05:00 PM
OneRoof'Cheapest in years': Whangamatā beach unit sells for $332,500 - and makes profit!Vendors pleased to strike a deal after three years of trying to find a buyer.25 Apr 08:14 AM
OneRoofMortgagee auction: Luxury Coromandel spots up for grabs as developer blames tough market“There’s far more to the story than meets the eye.”06 Apr 08:02 AM
OneRoof‘No house the same’: Horse-racing legend's new suburb hits the market with strict covenantsThe late Sir Patrick Hogan dreamed of creating a special neighbourhood in Cambridge.27 Mar 07:10 AM
OneRoofMrBeast’s secret NZ hideaway: Luxury Waikato manor hits the auction blockWorld's biggest YouTube star camped out in Te Awamutu while filming epic cave stunt.25 Mar 07:29 AM
OneRoofWhangamatā bach tipped to be town's cheapest buy after price slashCouple reduce their expectations from $600,000 to below $460,000.11 Mar 05:22 AM
OneRoofCouncillors ignored independent valuation when buying house next door to zooStaff report recommended paying up to $2m plus GST for lifestyle block.22 Feb 07:30 PM
OneRoofWhy NZ’s ‘rock star’ MP is now selling housesHamilton's Jamie Strange adds real estate to an already packed CV.22 Feb 07:18 AM
Waikato HeraldHow will the potentially life-threatening cyclone impact your region?Track to tourist magnet Coromandel beach, DoC campsites to close ahead of cyclone.09 Apr 09:28 AM
Sport'The ocean gods helped us out': Oar Blacks ride the ocean to landmark first winThe Oar Blacks women became the first Kiwi crew to beat Australia.08 Apr 05:01 PM
Waikato Herald150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.07 Apr 12:39 AM
Waikato HeraldSubtropical low set to lash NZ with heavy rain and gales as cyclones trackedForecasters are watching tropical cyclones Maila and Vaianu in the Pacific.06 Apr 03:20 AM
PremiumWaikato HeraldTwo missing tourists, one body, and a convicted killer's 37-year fight to clear his name31 Mar 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldDavid Tamihere's decades-old convictions for murdering Swedish tourists have been quashed31 Mar 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldAll Coromandel roads now open after severe weather hits peninsula, more rain to come28 Mar 05:19 AM
Waikato HeraldHow a late-night darts match ended with a frozen chicken and no way home26 Mar 11:16 PM
Waikato Herald'Multi-hazard event' continues over next few days; 'Significant' heavy rain and gales for many regions26 Mar 08:36 AM