Piarere safety improvements in final stages
The Hickey Road intersection of SH1 has been known for road deaths and serious injuries.
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Waikato youth selected for New Zealand Youth Ministock team
Three local teenagers have been selected for the New Zealand team of six.
New Zealand's most 'Instagrammable' locations revealed
A newly released ranking, based on Instagram data, shows the country's most popular spots.
Punters on edge for Otaki-Maori Classic
Desert Lightning is favoured in Otaki-Maori Classic, but rain threatens to upset it.
Opie Bosson may find himself in an unusual position at Matamata
Bosson is fresh back from riding Imperatriz to win the Lightning Stakes in Melbourne.
Coroner names Christopher Taukiri as man shot by police near Matamata
Taukiri allegedly pulled a gun on police and another person. His funeral was on Tuesday.
Wife killer released on parole to 'oceanfront luxury' home
The Matamata horse breeder Greg Meads' release has shocked one local who lives nearby.
Matamata police shooting: Identity of man killed by cops yet to be released as coroner makes non-publication order
The 31yo gangster's funeral was held today. Police seized several motorcycles throughout.
La Crique looking to add to elite-level haul
Simon and Katrina Alexander are hopeful the best of La Crique’s season is yet to come.
Motorbikes seized as gang members gather for tangi of man shot by police
Paeroa residents could expect delays on the roads today.
Chicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'
Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.
Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power
The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.
'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in Matamata
Forty firefighters battled the blaze.
Striking it lucky: Matamata player's $100k Lotto payday
Waikato winners in Saturday night's draw.
One dead and two injured in multiple Waikato crashes
Three crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.
Police fatally shoot man threatening parent and child
Police say the male driver fled during a vehicle stop in Hamilton.
One person with serious injuries after three-vehicle crash near Matamata
One person has sustained serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash.
Roadworks to cause disruptions at Waharoa
Stop-go traffic management will be in place on SH27 at Waharoa but some streets will close
Waikato crash: One in critical condition
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.
Two injured and highway closed after crash near Matamata.
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash on SH29 in Matamata.
Detour required near Matamata for three weeks
Motorists will have to take an alternative route to allow for road works.
Minister talks up four-lane highway from Waikato to BOP
Construction kicked off today on the $43.5 million dollar Piarere roundabout.
Te Aroha and Paeroa in the spotlight for reality TV series
The towns are set to feature on Country House Hunters NZ this week.
Road worker critically injured after being hit by car driven 'at speed'
Man charged after worker struck, nearby staff assaulted and threatened.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in December 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Waikato walks: The five best Te Aroha tramps
There's a family-friendly walk to stretch legs of every size in Te Aroha.
Racing: Glamour Tycoon dashes into rich form for Pukekohe
Busy day ahead for trainer Stephen Marsh.
'True community hall' burns down in rural Waikato
The fire completely destroyed the building.
Te Aroha Spa development put on hold
Investor interest in Te Aroha spa development has cooled.
Big windfall for Waikato tertiary students
Nearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Police seek vehicle of interest in street race stabbing
Police are looking for a white BMW sedan they believe was involved in the incident.
Two stabbed at Waikato street race gathering, police appeal for information
Police are appealing for sightings of a white BMW sedan.
Twelve arrests made overnight in Waikato after illegal street racing
Two people were also stabbed shortly after midnight in the Matamata area.