Police name teen swimmer missing at Karioitahi Beach
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Nineteen people killed on our roads over official holiday period
Nineteen families around New Zealand have been affected by road deaths these holidays.
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'.
Armed Offenders Squad arrest man after Raglan firearms incident
A 47-year-old from Pōkeno is due in court after drama at Manu Bay.
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.
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 October 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in September 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Quad bike users urged to be cautious and consider terrain after three deaths
Three deaths have occurred in accidents over the past week.
Hamilton homicide: Woman, 24, charged with assault after man found dead in driveway
A woman has been charged with assault, and police say more charges are likely.
'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for Canterbury
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.
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.
Legendary lollipop man of 31 years given fitting farewell
Tommy Edgar, 81, served his local school for more than three decades.
Waikato walks: The five best Te Aroha tramps
There's a family-friendly walk to stretch legs of every size in Te Aroha.
Police encourange Kiwis to safely ring in new year
'We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and whānau are safe this summer.'
Homicide inquiry launched after man found dead in Hamilton driveway
The man was found at an address in Melville just after midnight.
‘Sport is the way community survives’: Bruce Nairn awarded Queen’s Service Medal
50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.
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.
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.