Waikato news
'I didn't give up on myself': BMX Olympian receives 'special' honour
Sarah Walker is honoured for her services to BMX and sports governance.
Waikato community stalwarts receive Kings Birthday Honours
There are at least 15 people with connections to the region named in the 2025 list.
On The Up: Small Business - Giftbox Boutique’s journey from garage start-up to pandemic success
Katie Gray talks to Tom Raynel about her small business Giftbox Boutique.
On The Up: From foster care to own boss - how a teen mum defied the odds
At 36, Alicia McKay is an internationally successful consultant, author and speaker.
Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations
Find out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
NZ's best-tasting tap water revealed
Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.
Taupō's 'accidental art hero' on adventures around town - and further afield
Parts of the Taupō community seem to be starting to embrace Boom Boom the dinosaur.
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'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25
A rebrand and a change of hands later, NES is going strong and ready for new chapter.
'Significant win': New Homegrown host city confident in pulling it off
Homegrown is returning to its roots and being welcomed with open arms.
On the Up: Meet teen fire brigade and road safety hero Mila
'Making a small change, that’s enough for me.'
New Zealand news
One person with critical injuries after Hamilton crash involving car and pedestrian
Emergency services were called at 7.12pm.
Injury blow: Warriors' Barnett sidelined for rest of NRL season
Co-captain ruptured his ACL during the Warriors' win against South Sydney.
'We were all feeling it': Emotional tribute to slain teen at league tournament
Kaea's parents received the carved tewhatewha from the Pikiao team.
French Film Festival and Fieldays – here's what's on in Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
Waikato firewood injuries rack up $2.4m ACC bill
Nationally, 8374 firewood injury claims cost the country $19.9m in 2024.
Waikato sports news
'I didn't give up on myself': BMX Olympian receives 'special' honour
Sarah Walker is honoured for her services to BMX and sports governance.
2025 King's Birthday Honours List
Celebrating the Knights and Dames appointed in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. Video / NZ Herald
Home-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule change
School Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school.
Waikato business news
Talent recognised at real estate awards
Hundreds of people gathered for the awards night in Hamilton.
On The Up: Pals co-founders - how they went from surfing buddies to RTD moguls
Mat Croad and Nick Marshall have known each other for most of their lives.
'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes international
Flights to Australia start soon, but there could be other destinations in the future.
Waikato lifestyle news
Rural news
'I'm not deserving': Radio veteran, voice of motorsport honoured
Brian Kelly's contributions behind the mic over 55 years in radio have been recognised.
Top-tier: Peter Carty honoured for services to flyfishing
'When the world seems to be against you, flyfishing can bring you back to reality.'
'Humbling experience': Taihape's chief fire officer receives King's Service Medal
“It took me about a week to decide to accept it, I didn’t take it lightly.”
OneRoof property news
Why fruit and veg man bought a church off the Brethren
"I was 65 and I thought, 'Do I want to live and die on the West Coast?'"
Sailing legend's waterfront pad sells for $4.4m
Agent says it was "one house too many" for the owners.
Rate cut impact: How much will house prices rise this year?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
Car news and advice
CATL’s electrolyte breakthrough could double battery life, shake up EV future
The company's new battery prototype has incredible energy density and less degradation.
BMW Museum celebrates Italian design icons
The German brand's museum is showcasing the company's best cars from Italian designers.
Bridgestone is NZ’s most trusted tyre brand for the 9th year running
The company has taken the top tyre spot in the Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand survey.
More Waikato news
Super Rugby teams: Big names return with playoffs spots on the line
All the ins-and-outs ahead of round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Huntly welcomes opening of new community hub
Te Whare Awhi replaces Huntly West Community Hub.
Tūroa Ski Field amps up for winter season
After a period of uncertainty, Tūroa Ski Field is ready for the 2025 season.