Horse racing: Te Akau set the early-season pace
Champion stable will continue to send their horses to the South Island
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Chiefs secure two quality halfbacks for 2024
The duo contributed strongly to the Chiefs' outstanding form during 2023.
Heavy rain watch issued for 29 hours in Auckland, Northland
MetService said heavy rain is possible in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula.
Fighting stigma around mental illness through theatre
Hamilton theatre to show special performance for Mental Health Awareness Week.
US, Canada beckon for squash teens
Connor and Fergus Hill have massive squash track records for their ages.
Her coffin was snatched from a hearse - 15 years later, her family get closure
The woman's body was taken from the back of a hearse after a family dispute.
Farmer loses up to $80k after major technician fail
Seventeen farmers in a close area were affected by the artificial insemination blunder.
Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.
Out with the old supermarket, in with the new
Countdown in Taupō to close on October 1 so a new Woolworths can be built.
Chandrayaan-3 rover exploring the Super Blue Moon
Indian Moon landing joins Space Dave's list of notable space exploration achievements.
Prime inner-city Hamilton site could be renamed to reflect 500 years of history
Local hapū Ngāti Wairere applied to restore the area’s name to Opoia Pā earlier this year.
New $340k fire pump truck likely written off in crash
It crashed and rolled on Thursday around 10am.
'No remorse': Group jailed for 'callous' murder of man dumped in water trough
The four people responsible for Sao Yean's murder were sentenced in Hamilton today.
Te Awamutu Squash Club at interclub
Plenty of great results from across the grades for Te Awamutu at competition.
'Good drag is expensive': How to get funding for your festival
Boosted funding is for established festivals that celebrate our cultures and stories.
New Te Kanohi strengthen mana whenua voices in Waipā
The council announced the representatives after appointments were put on hold in March.
'There was intent': Man lay in wait to set fire to garage
He was seeking vengeance for his friend embroiled in a custody dispute.
Waikato Herald editor turns another page
Waikato Herald editor is retiring after almost 50 years in the news business.
Three-vehicle crash in Waikato
Initial reports suggested there were serious injuries, said police.
'Spectacular': Kiwis react to rare super blue moonrise
Keen photographers have snapped pictures of a rare super blue moonrise over Aotearoa.
I Wish I Win pitched a race curveball
Connections of Kiwi galloping star offered big drawcard.
Universities reluctant to set parity deadlines for Māori and Pasifika students
The Tertiary Education Commission has been trying for years to improve their education.
Tropically-charged storm to usher in spring, days of rain and wind for top of NZ
After a sunny week, it's all going downhill - just in time for the weekend.
Why did PM reject calls to honour Kiwi soldier's courageous mountain rescue?
Private David Stewart was one of six killed in the 1990 tragedy on Mt Ruapehu.
SH1 roadworks: New turnaround on Cambridge-Piarere highway
Construction of the turnaround bay is set to start the week of Monday, September 11.
New fire truck crashes on delivery trip to Bay of Plenty station
A brand new fire water pump truck rolled and crashed in the Waikato this morning.
Chilly bin-sized rocks fall at famous landmark as visitors ignore warnings
Tracks to the famous landmark had closed and would remain closed over summer.
Council and teen influencer behind voting push for 18-year-olds
Māori Council and ‘Māori Millionaire’ inspire rangatahi to register to vote.
Hamilton girl to run on to French rugby pitches as Defender of Tomorrow
Quinn Thorby, 11, will fly to the Rugby World Cup in France.
Ex-Hamilton rugby players' roles in Fiji's big win
Former Waikato-based duo help lead Fiji to historic victory pre-Rugby World Cup 2023.
'Strong support' for Te Huia
After four week interruption, the Te Huia service into central Auckland recently resumed.