Town pool built on a sacred burial site to be demolished
A replacement pool would cost up to $77 million.
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Hundreds turn out for Tairua skatepark opening
After a long time coming, hundreds turned out for the Tairua skatepark opening. Video / NZ Herald
Waikato Club Rugby: All the action and results from the weekend
Last year's top Premier try-scorer Shauncy Waho has continued his form with his new club.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
Upsets and closely fought games as club rugby season gets underway
Southern United picked up a big 110-0 victory over division one newcomers Kereone.
Second big Lotto win in days for Thames-Coromandel
Big payday after punter strikes it lucky.
Steam rising: Waikato Club Rugby gets underway for 2024
United Matamata Sports will play three of its first four 2024 matches at home.
Repair cost for Thames water supply line still to be determined
A third-party contractor did some damage to the line on March 22.
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Waikato
Police confirmed this morning a seriously injured person had now died.
Special wellbeing programme for people with cancer comes to Thames
Look Good Feel Better reaches out to Hauraki and the Coromandel.
Retail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflation
While visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.
More than $1 billion in assets at risk from Thames flooding
Thames shoreline protection comes with 'big costs'
'Petty crime' only blemish on positive summer, Coromandel MP says
OPINION: Peninsula hosted several big events, but it's not all good news.
Watch: Boat violently crashes in failed record attempt
The skipper says he's disappointed not to break the record but lucky to be alive.
Coromandel news in brief: Kennedy Bay works, rates due
What's up in the Coromandel — short and sweet.
Shirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patient
The physio also continued to treat patients even after his suspension.
SH25 reopened after crash closed highway at Thames for several hours,
One person was taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
Thunderstrorms, heavy rain forecast for Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Rain should start in upper North Island later Saturday evening, then set in for weekend.
‘Is my arm even on my body still?’: Young motorcyclist’s frightening realisation after crash
Teen colleague was among first on scene as volunteer fireman, sharing jokes with hurt pal.
'I'm in deep water': Man who sold bleach as cure for Covid-19 jailed
Roger Blake's company made more than $100,000 selling the product during the pandemic.
Vandals destroy prized elephant outside Thames restaurant
Vandals smashed the intricate elephant sculpture into pieces.
'Go f*** yourself': Mayor's salty email reply
Fiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.
Eight young ‘prolific offenders’ arrested for aggravated robberies in Waikato
It comes after Waikato police executed a series of warrants yesterday.
Waikato SH25 crash victim was Eli Boyd Wallace
He was 32-year-old Eli Boyd Wallace, from Auckland.
Missing man's dog found 2 months after disappearance
Jordan van Deursen, 29, has not been seen after failing to return from a planned trip
Witnesses sought after fatal crash, Thames Coast Rd reopened
People travelling to and from Coromandel township had to go via Whitianga.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Devastating Coromandel fire: EV not to blame, $3.7m mansion owners thank community
Social media speculation had incorrectly blamed an EV for the fire.
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.
Thames gunner named Soldier of the Year
Looking after mates earns soldier Person of the Year status.
Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early
The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.