Waikato HeraldMotorsport and music – here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?04 Mar 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldVisa hurdle adds 'layer of suffering' for Australian seeking assisted dying in NZNed Kelly initially didn't meet the criteria despite 66 years in NZ and terminal cancer.03 Mar 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Put lives at risk': Shuttle banned from Tongariro track over weather breachMore than 100 walkers were taken to the 20km track despite weather warning, DoC says.03 Mar 03:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Gusty southerly winds': Freezing autumn temperatures hit tonightOvernight temperatures are set to fall to single digits across many NZ centres.02 Mar 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTwo dead in separate North Island highway crashesOne car plunged into a river, and the other fatality was in a three-vehicle crash.01 Mar 05:54 PM
Waikato Herald'Get ready for a cold snap': Autumn bites as temps plunge 6-8C below average01 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Nowhere else to turn': Disabled teen living in hospital for five months27 Feb 05:02 PM
Waikato HeraldTaupō river float turns rescue as seven pulled from waterFour men got into trouble: three people jumped in to help. 25 Feb 07:52 PM
Waikato HeraldGuilty plea over crash that killed 10-year-old boyThe 24-year-old driver will be sentenced in Taupo District Court on April 29.24 Feb 09:23 PM
Waikato HeraldTeen farmers get a shedful of sheep to learn the ropesGovernment-owned Pāmu has 19 apprentices training on its farms nationwide.23 Feb 08:39 PM
Waikato Herald'Humble hero' cop saves two deaf women from rising floodwatersAfter rescuing them from their car, he put them up at his mum's house for the night.23 Feb 03:05 AM
Waikato HeraldGovt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National ParkThe $3.5m fund will be spent over five years on the damaged areas.23 Feb 12:06 AM
Waikato Herald‘Is it going to come back?’: Mum’s fear as daughter outlives terminal prognosisElyse Johnson, 12, was given months to live when she was aged 2.20 Feb 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFrom rates to dates? Councils’ Valentine’s Day post delights localsRotorua Lakes Council's cheeky 'shot' drew more than 1500 likes and 150 comments.16 Feb 10:19 PM
Waikato HeraldBusiness in the front, party in the back: What makes a mighty mullet?Cooper Burnett plans to donate his much-loved mullet to a cancer charity when he cuts it.16 Feb 04:22 PM
Waikato HeraldArchie the apprentice finds his farming feetThe 17-year-old is in his second year of the three-year Pāmu apprenticeship scheme.16 Feb 02:47 AM
Waikato HeraldBusinesses face hard times in months following Tongariro fireBusinesses now pin hopes on heavy winter snow on Mt Ruapehu to recover.15 Feb 08:44 PM
Waikato HeraldThe Taupō cop who has responded to some of the worst disasters in NZ & around the globe'I am there to do a good job for those grieving families.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTaupō athlete aims for Ironman first thanks to 'life-changing' drug'It was like being picked up and put in a brand new shiny body where everything worked...'13 Feb 11:00 PM
Waikato HeraldInvestor proposal to return Chateau Tongariro to hotel status should be considered - mayorAn unnamed Kiwi investor is offering about $100m to save the Chateau.12 Feb 10:11 PM
Waikato HeraldTourism boost: Hamilton becomes international gateway to central North IslandAn interregional tourism campaign aims to build on Hamilton-Australia flights.11 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Homecoming': Old boy returns to lead Ruapehu CollegeKris Vine grew up in Waiouru and attended Ruapehu College in 2004-05.11 Feb 04:00 PM
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Waikato HeraldDoC investigates after Tongariro shuttle operator allegedly puts hikers on track in dangerous weatherDoC said it will cancel concessions if operators 'knowingly and repeatedly' breach rules.11 Feb 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldTeen skipper who survived boat fire given warning instead of fineThe 14-year-old skipper was operating the boat alone, despite an age ban.11 Feb 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMechanical failures delayed school fire response, union saysA back-up aerial unit took nearly two hours to reach the scene.09 Feb 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald"Not just a shed fire’: Blaze devastates Taupō-nui-a-Tia CollegeTaylor said the council has made multiple offers of support to the college.09 Feb 04:47 AM
Waikato HeraldStriking nurses swap uniforms for T-shirtsTaupō district nurses say they are short of about six staff.08 Feb 10:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo youths charged with arson after ‘devastating’ blaze at Taupō collegeThe principal of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College says it will be closed for the next two days.08 Feb 06:41 PM
Waikato HeraldExplosions heard from 'huge' Taupō school fire, crews scrambled on roof to douse flamesNearby residents were warned to keep windows and doors closed due to billowing smoke.08 Feb 04:55 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
Waikato Herald'Cows, cows, cows, cows': Waikato dairy awards celebrate 2026 winnersWaikato share farmer, manager and trainee of the year announced at awards dinner.04 Mar 10:45 PM
Waikato HeraldMotorsport and music – here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?04 Mar 09:00 PM
Sport'A man of mana': Ex-players share what it's like to play under Dave RennieFormer players and coaches share what makes Dave Rennie the perfect candidate. 04 Mar 02:10 AM
Waikato Herald'Meth-addled' pair's $70k crime wave led police on dangerous pursuitThey stole cars, a caravan and broke into a man's home, threatening him at knifepoint.04 Mar 01:59 AM
ReviewsCate PrestidgeDon McGlashan and The Others a ‘brilliant’ end to arts festivalThe set drew from a deep and much-loved catalogue.03 Mar 08:42 PM
Waikato HeraldVisa hurdle adds 'layer of suffering' for Australian seeking assisted dying in NZNed Kelly initially didn't meet the criteria despite 66 years in NZ and terminal cancer.03 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryOrchardist’s daughter wins Golden Shears women’s titleHastings-based Mollie Moffett, 24, grew up on an apple orchard near Fernhill.05 Mar 03:49 AM
ListenSam Whitelock and Rowland Smith front new wellbeing programme for shearing workforceSponsored content: Live Well Shear Well has a video of Smith teaching Whitelock to shear.05 Mar 12:41 AM
The Country'Wily navigator': Shane Jones talks Winston Peters on The CountryOn today's show: Shane Jones, Phil Holden, Alex Tait and Chris Russell.05 Mar 12:36 AM
OneRoofNo, Mr Bond, I expect you to buy: '007' home shatters house price recordStriking Christchurch home sells for $8.34m under the hammer.05 Mar 07:20 AM
OneRoofLakeside bach for sale as Kiwi 'Willy Wonkas' outgrow their chocolate factoryOwners Sande and Paul Jensen need more room to grow their boutique business.05 Mar 07:15 AM
OneRoof'It became a bit difficult': Troublesome Grey Lynn home hits the market with $1 reserveOwner says the foundations are sinking there is rot in the walls.04 Mar 11:26 PM
OneRoofInside Richie and Gemma McCaw’s $3m-plus home - Christchurch stunner up for grabsSports couple selling their luxury pad after shifting to Wānaka.04 Mar 07:26 AM
OneRoofWe bought NZ’s most remote pub - South Auckland family quit the rat raceThey are the newest additions to the self-declared republic.04 Mar 07:23 AM
OneRoofTony Alexander: Who's calling the shots when there are nearly 36,000 homes for sale?As investors recede into the background, the field will clear for young Kiwi buyers.04 Mar 07:15 AM
OneRoofMystery sale: Remuera mansion relisted two years after smashing NZ's auction recordAgent tight-lipped after trophy home returns to market.03 Mar 07:10 AM
OneRoof'Can you save us?': Agent races against the clock to sell home before mortgagee auctionVendors carrying a million dollars of debt on property with $1.28m RV.03 Mar 06:20 AM
Waikato HeraldJohn Sax unveils $900m plan for Kinloch golf resortUp to 20 luxury villas and 178 residential sections are slated for sale.08 Feb 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMotocross mission: NZ women’s team named for Oceania title tiltThe Wonthaggi event runs on March 21-22, with three races for women riders.04 Feb 09:45 PM
Waikato HeraldSpike in Taupō fishery offences prompts rules reminderRangers recorded 40 offences this summer, nearly four times the prior peak.04 Feb 08:00 PM
