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'Strange bond': Two men's near-identical ordeals surviving alone in the ocean
Rob Hewitt has reflected on his own ordeal of floating alone at sea for 72 hours.
Drownings in Waikato lead to call for action
The region saw a significant increase in drownings in 2023, according to a new report.
'I just kept staying alive': Man's 24-hour ordeal after falling overboard without life jacket
Will Fransen spent nearly 24 hours drifting in the ocean without even a life jacket.
Ram raid in Whangamatā overnight
Police say two people were arrested after calls of concern from the public.
'Glad to see you': First words of man rescued after almost 24 hours in the sea
The man used the reflection of the sun on his watch to catch his rescuers' attention.
Missing man's dog Bahgo turns up out of the bush, sparking hope
Jordan van Deursen has been missing after heading into the bush two months ago.
Surge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift
'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in November 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Road toll rises in holiday period's final hours
Witnesses called for help, but person couldn't be saved after Waikato crash.
Police encourange Kiwis to safely ring in new year
'We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and whānau are safe this summer.'
Whangamatā GP awarded QSM
Dr Michael Miller is acknowledged for services to rural health in the New Year Honours.
Hot and humid today - and dry for most - rain likely tomorrow
Rain-soaked campers can look forward to a brighter first day of 2024.
Holidaymakers drenched as wild storm rolls through NZ
Keeping you posted with the latest wild weather.
What Summer festivals are happening in the Waikato in 2024?
The region will be abuzz with lots of music festivals.
Popular holiday destinations pass 30C as Auckland, Northland face thunderstorms
One town reached around 33C.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in February 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Weekend and Christmas Day weather for region
North Island will be under a moist and humid northerly air flow.
Focus: State Highway 25A - How a bridge saved a community
Chereè Kinnear travels to the Coromandel Peninsula to meet with the locals who were most impacted by State Highway 25A's closure. Video / Ben Dickens and Chereè Kinnear Additional Cinematography / Corey Fleming Additional Cinematography / Mike Scott
'We’re bummed': Local shows impacted by Sublime with Rome postponements
The band is set to part ways next year.
Watch: Aerial footage reveals scale of multimillion-dollar mansion fire
$3.7m home wrecked on Saturday by a blaze that drew more than 40 firefighters.
Bay of Plenty roadworks: A summer holiday guide
Contractors will pause work from midday tomorrow through to 8am on January 8.
'Enslavement': Anti-vaxxer confronts judge at court bench, dragged by security
He argued 'just because people say the Earth is round, it doesn't mean that it is'.
Coromandel communities party in the streets as vital highway link reopens for Xmas
The news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.
'Emotional response' as Coromandel communities reconnected
Motorists can travel the quick way across the Coromandel Peninsula once again.
Devastating Coromandel fire: EV not to blame, $3.7m mansion owners thank community
Social media speculation had incorrectly blamed an EV for the fire.
'Absolutely critical': How SH25a bridge was built so quickly
Present were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.
From trolley duty to management and now community hero
After becoming pregnant, Sibley managed to complete high school while also working.
Fire destroys house at Cooks Beach, Coromandel
Smoke and flames could be seen from Whitianga.
Watch: First look at SH25A reopening months ahead of schedule
The news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.
Focus: State Highway 25A set to reopen
State Highway 25A will open in the coming days, reconnected by a new 124-meter bridge. Video / NZ Herald
'They have forgiven you': Man who stabbed brother in heart jailed
Joey Richards must serve a minimum of seven years in jail of a 12-year sentence.
Christmas lead-up sees roads closed across Coromandel, North Waikato
Waka Kotahi says road renewals season is almost at the halfway point.