PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeart surgery delays: Where patients waited the longestThe alarming situation is revealed in figures obtained by the Herald under the OIA.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBringing back 'village energy': New market, eatery and retail precinct set to openThe market, eatery and retail destination will soon open in Grey St.27 Oct 08:04 PM
New ZealandMost Waikato councils opt for Māori wardsThe most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.27 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I couldn't be prouder': Hauraki Council establishes Māori wards for 2025 electionThe council voted against the wards in 2018, but councillors now 'committed to the mahi'.27 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandNiuean 'piece of cake' wins national art award"It is a wonderful marker to celebrate our reo and how proud I am to be Māori.”27 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'A real game-changer': Navy welcomes special trioMatawhā, Ururoa and Mako will allow the Navy to go further and faster.26 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandGet in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog testsLocal farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.26 Oct 08:53 PM
KahuThe kapa haka competition connecting to a tool for healingKapa haka in Kirikiriroa is being used as a healing power of culture.26 Oct 07:47 PM
New ZealandCouncil says it won't introduce Māori WardsThe council says it made the decision after consulting the community.26 Oct 01:11 AM
New ZealandSection of Waikato Expressway to close at nightOngoing work will see southbound traffic detoured for about five weeks.26 Oct 12:54 AM
New ZealandReel deal: Kāwhia Boating & Angling Club lands national honourThe Waikato club has received a national honour.25 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandDrivers warned SH1 to close for roadworksWork is set to start on November 13.25 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by carThe road is expected to be closed for several hours.24 Oct 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Wise owl' of Waikato local government diesHugh Vercoe's service to the community included 15 years as Matamata-Piako mayor.23 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandTikTok star's love letter to Te AwamutuHeta encourages actors to "be the most authentic you can and have fun doing it".22 Oct 07:26 PM
New ZealandTigers' 15-times-a-day mating routine 'actually not that many'There are high hopes Hamilton Zoo's latest love story will result in new tiger cubs.21 Oct 08:15 PM
New ZealandWest best for long weekend weatherWhat can you expect from the weather this long weekend, New Zealand.21 Oct 01:39 AM
New ZealandExtra Te Huia train services next year, but no trains on Labour WeekendTe Huia is expanding its timetable.20 Oct 01:58 AM
PoliticsLabour won’t stand a candidate in ‘unwinnable’ Port Waikato byelectionAdvance voting starts in just over three weeks and polling day is November 25.20 Oct 12:05 AM
New ZealandNew berry farm opens in Waikato in time for PYO seasonStrawberries are set to be the star of Labour weekend.19 Oct 07:54 PM
New ZealandDebbie Ngarewa-Packer on the challenges aheadWaikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts on the upcoming term.19 Oct 04:50 PM
New Zealand'We're gonna shoot up the house': Masked, armed robbers storm flatTamate Gough began using drugs aged 6, while Sijaye Rhind was 11.19 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton Zoo zebras have been busy with 29th foal in 15 yearsMare Marbles gave birth to the still-nameless foal at the end of September.19 Oct 12:51 AM
New ZealandPopular Waikato reserve to reopen for Labour WeekendKeeley Reserve at Karapiro will reopen in time for Labour Weekend.18 Oct 10:12 PM
KahuProminent Māori figure launches legal proceedingsThe Waipareira chair seeks a review after his application for a Māori board was declined.18 Oct 05:19 AM
Politics'Psychological war': Mongrel Mob boss says Nats govt will be ‘devastating’ to gangsFatupaito says the banning of gang patches would take away a 'human right'.18 Oct 04:42 AM
KahuTouching moment: 21yo new MP pays tribute to trailblazing ancestor at ParliamentHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's tūpuna, Wiremu Katene, also paved the way for Māori.18 Oct 01:35 AM
New ZealandRogue kākāpō could have been on the run for more than a weekA critically endangered parrot has survived up to 10 days outside the wire.18 Oct 12:12 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate neglect': Sharemilker broke the tails of 116 cowsFour cows had to have their tails amputated because their injuries were so severe.17 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandBurning issue: Incinerator proposal sparks record number of submissionsThe Waipā District Council says the number of submissions was the highest ever received.16 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandBreaking the cycle of crime: 'Some want to get out of it, but might need a bit of help'Hamilton police officer connects detainees with support services.15 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandCrews battle fire at landfill site near HuntlyCharges were laid in 2021 after a fire smouldered at the landfill for more than a year.15 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The candidates who got the least votesSome candidates scraped together just a meagre handful of votes.14 Oct 10:52 PM
KahuWho is Tamatha Paul? The young wahine Māori who turned Wellington greenThe 26-year-old says she's overwhelmed by the historic victory.14 Oct 05:30 PM
