New Zealand'Consent is crucial': Victim of Hamilton teen sex offender speaksHamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner who made dramatic escape from hospital recaptured – policeVideo footage showed shirtless man sliding several storeys down pipe before running away.01 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedyEmergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton. 01 Jan 12:13 AM
New Zealand'No one deserves that': Family, friends pay tribute to Ngāruawāhia homicide victimPolice have named the woman who died as 42-year-old Turipapa Tukere.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice given special powers amid gang retaliation fears after woman’s death in WaikatoHomicide investigation continues into Turipapa Tukere's death in Ngāruawāhia.31 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in December 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.30 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandDame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag foundersChampion golfer among six new dames and knights. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato region home to 25 New Year Honours recipientsAmong them are a businessman, a former All Blacks coach, an artist and a wood turner.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKnighthood for lifetime of Waikato community leadership: Sir John GallagherSir John Gallagher is particularly proud of his work with Habitat for Humanity Hamilton.30 Dec 04:00 PM
All Blacks‘Incredibly grateful’: Ian Foster reacts to New Year HonourThe former All Blacks coach has been made a companion of the NZOM.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice name woman who died after Ngāruawāhia brawl, urge witnesses to speak upPolice are 'committed to identifying who is responsible'.30 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in November 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.29 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandMcDonald’s worker injured after arm gets stuck in rubbish compactorEmergency services were called to the scene about 1.30am.28 Dec 09:43 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in September 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.27 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandSerious-injury accident blocks highway at OtorohangaOne person has been airlifted to Waikato Hospital after the two-vehicle crash.27 Dec 04:01 AM
New ZealandMotorists asked to postpone travels after fatal Coromandel crash causes major delaysPolice say travellers face a 90-minute delay on the SH25a route.26 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.26 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in July 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.25 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandEat, drink and be merry: Prison locked down after inmates' Christmas Eve booze-upPrisoners often try to stockpile fruit to be used in homebrews, officials say.25 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandShark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbourDoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.25 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in June 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.24 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandThe city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZHousing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Woman describes terrifying carjacking after two inmates abscond at Waikato Hospital in a monthReviews are being undertaken into both incidents. 24 Dec 04:17 AM
New ZealandWatch: Escaped inmate wandered uncuffed through hospital in underwear before sliding down pipe – witnessThe video purportedly shows him sliding down from the eighth floor.24 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandPublic warned not to approach prisoner who escaped from hospitalHe is not an immediate risk to public safety but still should not be approached. 23 Dec 07:50 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in May 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.23 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandPrisoner who escaped from custody at Waikato Hospital wearing handcuffs and GPS monitorThe prisoner was there for 'medical oversight'.23 Dec 04:55 AM
KahuTe reo Māori changes: Z Energy renames stations with ‘correct’ kupu‘This is about a bigger sort of commitment that we have to te reo Māori.’22 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.22 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in March 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.21 Dec 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Grateful': Russian adoptee finds brothers living less than two hours awayValentina Burgess didn't know much about her life before she was adopted at age 4.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch - 'Absolutely reeks': Waikato hit by 'horrendous' stench after giant offal spill on SH3Motorists are advised to take care around the area.21 Dec 06:51 AM
New ZealandSerious crash closes SH3 in Te Awamutu, eight injuredMotorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.21 Dec 04:33 AM
