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A year in review: What moved the Waikato in July 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Christmas toll: Nine killed on Kiwi roads
Last year, the Christmas-New Year road toll was 21.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in June 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Keen eye kept on Coromandel’s water quality over summer
Waikato Regional Council also says don't swim in murky water or after recent rain.
Body found at Muriwai believed to be man reported missing on Christmas Eve
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."
'They're taking their time': Robbers swap cars for power tools to break into stores
Ram raids are out, and a new M.O. is in. Plus: how offenders use police to help them.
Woman dies after quad-bike crash in Marokopa
Witnesses in the rural Waikato community report seeing a person fall off vehicle.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in May 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
77-year-old Hamilton woman missing after visiting cemetery found safe and well
Police said Karen was last seen at the Newstead Cemetery at approximately 11am yesterday.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
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 March 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Le Currents 2023 rolls with venue, headliner change
Taupō's newest music festival is back in a bigger venue, with a new headliner.
On the naughty list? Large swathes of the country set for a wet Christmas, rain warnings issued
Many usually sunny spots are in for a wet Christmas.
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.
'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a break
Ryan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.
Unique fundraiser requires a marathon of golf
Almost $250,000 has been raised nationwide so far.
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.
Diver hospitalised after being ‘pummelled’ by waves at Port Waikato
The diver was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.
Exclusive: Memo reveals crisis facing hospital ICU
The Herald has obtained a memo indicating the tertiary status of the ICU was at stake.
Causes of Hamilton industrial building fires revealed
Two large fires in Te Rapa, Hamilton, happened within four days of each other.
Police frustrated by death toll on roads
Police plead with drivers to take extra care ahead of holidays following a tragic weekend.
Borrow-a-cup scheme now part of Hamilton cafe culture
Single use coffee cups are being replaced by borrowed reusable ones.
Child in critical condition after driveway accident
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating a driveway incident in Te Kūiti.
All Blacks' son banned from rugby league after cocaine use
Evaan Reihana has been hit with a ban after testing positive for cocaine.
'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'.
‘Missed opportunities’ in mother’s care before prem baby's death
Pregnant mum Andrea Donaldson suffered a maternal collapse when her uterus ruptured.
Police arrest three teens over Waikato liquor store robbery
Two 15-year-olds and a 17-year-old were arrested over the incident.
'True community hall' burns down in rural Waikato
The fire completely destroyed the building.