Waikato news

Green Goddess Wendyl Nissen's former home sells for over $4.5m in just five days

Double-storey villa snapped up by family who didn't want to miss out.

Tony Alexander: Buyers can see where house prices are heading

The market is improving, but the recovery so far is very, very mild.

Auction shock: Empty land sells to young buyers for 33 times its RV

$1.2m sale also brings disappointment to next-door neighbours.

Sponsored: Summer-ready windows and doors

Enjoying your home this summer starts with a smooth breeze.

Waikato boxers win 13 medals at national championships

Among the winners was Alex Mukuka, who secured his fifth national title.

Steamers crush Waikato to secure top four position

The Steamers retained both the Chiefs Cup and Nathan Strongman Trophy.

Mick On Monday: The forgotten jockey too good to be ignored

An unheralded jockey is back from career-threatening injuries to shock the premiership.

'Awesome to be back': Roigard comeback ignites All Blacks' fuse at Eden Park

The halfback's return from injury proved to be the difference at Eden Park.

Equifest and Arts weekend - here's what's on in Waikato

Plus NPC, theatre and more.

Summer sorted: NZ's gigs, festivals and sports to lock in now

From sports and comedians to art and music festivals, bookmark these events across NZ.

Balloons over Waikato 2026: Festival an eight-day celebration

The festival will be bigger and better, organisers hope.

The day Robert Redford landed in NZ – and preferred it to America

Hollywood legend Robert Redford has died. The Herald looks back at his time in Aotearoa.

Slow cooked: New pig welfare rules to take 10 years

Minister says the plan gives farmers 'a realistic timeframe to make changes'.

Did Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?

One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.

'Fend for themselves': Farmer banned from owning deer after animal cruelty charges

One deer had become tangled in a fence by its antlers and had to be euthanised.

'Disruptive': US hits NZ timber with 10% tariff, industry warns of major impact

The US bought $370m worth of New Zealand radiata pine products in 2024.

Practice makes perfect: Flower grower's journey to ideal soil health

Nicky Brzeska is now keen to share what she has learned about soil with other growers.

The Whanganui boat builder sending vessels to the world

Brian Collings has been in the marine industry since 1981.

A single ski at 130km/h: Gutsy teen crowned world champion

She scored a perfect 3000 points after winning three heats and placing second in another.

'I don’t sugarcoat things': Celebrity chef's straightforward advice for the next generation

Josh Emett once worked 100-hour weeks as a young chef.

Toyota opens Woven City: Inventors and Weavers and the future

It's like living in the future, with 'Inventors' and 'Weavers'.

Dongfeng confirmed for New Zealand launch: here come Box, Vigo and... 007

Another of China's 'big four' state-owned carmakers will be here before year's end.

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Adventure 5-seat quick review: chairs, mate

Taking something away from the Prado adds some practicality.

Porsche marks 25 years of Carrera GT with fashion-meets-motorsport collection

Porsche and Arthur Kar have launched a GT-themed capsule collection in Paris.

Six injured in crash on SH1 bridge

SH1 near Taupō is closed in both directions, with motorists urged to delay travel.

'Changeable weather for the whole week': Waves of thunderstorms to roll over NZ today

Weather warnings have been issued for parts of the country as gales, heavy rain forecast.

Steamers crush Waikato to secure top four position

The Steamers retained both the Chiefs Cup and Nathan Strongman Trophy.

'Old world view of discipline': Girl assaulted by pensioner who thought she'd taken his phone

Judge: "Even by older standards, this type of discipline was out of order.”