Waipā council urges caution by all lake users over cyanobacterial bloom
Exposure may cause illness in people and be fatal for dogs.
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Classic Motorcycle Festival farewells Pukekohe with a bang
The NZ Classics Motorcycle Racing Register will welcome 350 racers this weekend.
Driver shortage continues to hit Waipā recycling
Council has no plans to suspend the recycling service, but it's not off the table.
Driver shortage continues to hit Waipā District recycling
Current staff are being offered incentives to find new workmates.
Road works set to connect Cambridge growth area
The C2 growth cell will have 2500 homes and supporting developments.
Joy as kindy achieves Green-Gold status
Kihikihi Kindergarten is the first one within the Central Kids to get Green-Gold.
Buoyant mood as balloons bounce back
Special Shapes are announced and Nightglow returns to Claudelands.
Free power offer will help new families
Contact's Fourth Trimester will give 2 million hours of free power to families.
‘I truly loved her’: Child sex abuser’s ‘disturbing’ response in report
Judge tells girl’s mother: “it’s not your fault”.
A record year for foodbank drains resources and funds
After unprecedented demand, Te Awamutu Foodbank needs more donations and volunteers.
Scott Dixon's Indy car to be the star of Frankton Thunder
The iconic bright red race car will be a highlight at the Hamilton festival.
Keith cycling the widest part of New Zealand
Cycling from the East Cape lighthouse near Te Araroa to Cape Egmont near New Plymouth.
Profile Group takes three Waikato Chamber of Commerce business awards
New Zealand’s only integrated supply chain for aluminium windows and doors.
Royal NZ Ballet to keep Hamilton on its toes with March shows
The Royal New Zealand Ballet will perform 'Tutus on Tour' in the Waikato.
Urgent pickups from Tauranga Hospital keep Waikato chopper busy
Rescue missions were flown to Putaruru, Raglan, Whangamata and Rotorua.
Waikato Housing Initiative appoints Aksel Bech as CEO
WHI facilitates the delivery of affordable, quality and accessible homes.
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
Waikato University writer in residence to focus on three projects
Art writer Anthony Byrt has been announced for uni's special position in 2023.
'I'm going to have to bury another child': Mum faces new heartbreak
Woman's first daughter died aged 6 with disorder that is now affecting her second child.
Regional theatre team makes sharp appointment
Wellingtonian Gus Sharp will be Waikato Regional Theatre's inaugural general manager.
Impressions of the K'aute Pasifika Village opening
Hamilton-based Pacific Island community trust K'aute Pasifika celebrated the opening of their special K'aute Pasifika Village on Tuesday. The Waikato Herald went along and captured some of the event's colour.
The Longest Day of Golf exceeds expectations
Four local friends raise $14,000 for the Waikato/BOP Cancer Society through golf.
Watch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrols
A water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.
A Pacific home in Hamilton that is open to all
Pasifika-focused services to all and a centre for community and cultural events.
Bylaw review: What should or shouldn't be going into city’s wastewater network?
Have your say on Hamilton's Trade Waste and Wastewater Bylaw.
Urban Miners reduce e-waste recycling fees
Price reductions for set items such as laptops, computers, flat-panel TVs and more.
Beach tragedy: Heroes’ heartbreak as woman loses husband, son ‘in front of her eyes’
One person has died and a search is under way for a missing person after the incident.
Local harbourmaster issues 23 rule breaches for 'crazy' behaviour
The regional council is concerned about boaties' behaviour at Lake Karāpiro last weekend.
Focus: Marokopa mystery - A year on from disappearance of Tom Phillips and three kids
A private investigator reveals how Tom Phillips and his three children Jayda, Maverick and Ember could have remained hidden for over a year. Video / NZ Herald
Marokopa mystery one year on: Details of possible sightings emerge
Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing for over a year.
Shihad's Jon Toogood to perform in Te Awamutu
Local musician Mike Conlon's latest show will see Shihad's frontman play Te Awamutu.