Waikato HeraldMental health wards in Waikato at 140% capacity, lacking community bedsA mental health nurse says some patients are sleeping on mattresses on the floor.14 Aug 05:24 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato River named among top three drowning 'black spots'Since 1980, 123 people have died in its murky waters. 14 Aug 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMissed out on Powerball jackpot? Three tickets from one region won $333k Thirteen players won $15,223 in the second division draw.13 Aug 10:43 PM
Waikato HeraldTwenty-nine stand for seat on Thames-Coromandel District CouncilThe countdown to the local elections is officially on.13 Aug 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldHayden Wilde overcomes horrific accident to win major race in LondonHayden Wilde won a major race in London after a tough recovery.13 Aug 01:49 AM
Waikato HeraldWitness describes boat impaling car in crash that killed motherThe young woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car but survived the crash.12 Aug 12:41 AM
Waikato HeraldFamily seeks driver after Auckland mum killed in crash with loose boatHer 3-year-old son in the back seat told emergency services his mum was dead.11 Aug 07:28 PM
SportCooksley's black beauty looks ready for season's first featureA South Auckland stable has a four-pronged attack on racing's spring riches.11 Aug 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMissed out on $20m Lotto prize? Kiwis from these three places scooped $250k First DivisionSaturday's $20m winner became the 13th Powerball multi-millionaire this year.10 Aug 12:20 AM
Waikato HeraldClaims of aggression, unjust fee hikes: Stallholders hit out at Auckland Night MarketsAuckland Night Markets owners said they strongly refuted all the allegations. 10 Aug 12:00 AM
OpinionLiam NapierLiam Napier: The case for Chiefs playmaker to join Highlanders OPINION: The focal figure could move from second fiddle to being a certain starter.09 Aug 03:31 AM
Waikato HeraldWeekend weather: Desert Rd reopens as winter blast arrives with snow and showers The State Highway 1 route through the centre of the North Island had closed due to snow.08 Aug 10:21 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ's ugliest trophy? 105 year-old rugby cup on the line in RotoruaThe Peace Cup was inaugurated to mark the end of World War I.08 Aug 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald150-year-old stolen bell returned to fire stationPolice found the bell at a scrap yard in South Auckland.07 Aug 11:37 PM
Waikato HeraldMotorway motorists dodge disaster with wrong-way driverDashcam footage shows the driver nearly colliding with an oncoming truck.07 Aug 03:24 AM
Waikato HeraldNZ’s best toasted sandwiches have been revealed. Here’s how to make them at homeThe Toastie Takeover finalists have been announced for 2025.05 Aug 09:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Three life sentences': Whānau's anger after man admits killing three in railway crossing crashThe 36-year-old admitted five charges, including three of manslaughter.05 Aug 12:08 AM
Sport'No coincidences': Michelle Montague's journey to history-making UFC contractMontague will make her UFC debut in Perth in September. 01 Aug 06:01 AM
Waikato Herald87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic featThe journey honours his late son Phil, a record-setting transatlantic rower.01 Aug 03:47 AM
BusinessNZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.30 Jul 05:41 AM
SportPlayer spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC seasonTake a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.30 Jul 01:36 AM
Sport'It still hasn’t really sunk in': Craig Grylls on becoming premiership winnerThe new champion of the New Zealand jockeys' ranks will be officially crowned today.29 Jul 05:00 PM
LiveWaikato Herald'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZSevere thunderstorm watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.29 Jul 05:00 PM
SportAll Blacks veteran ruled out of NPC season-opener with shoulder injuryThe 30-year-old was one of eight All Blacks released for the opening round of the NPC.29 Jul 06:23 AM
SportBoxing: Floyd Masson interested in special Waikato boutMasson will fight John Parker tomorrow, but he is already eyeing up another big opponent.29 Jul 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldReview: Cats by Hamilton Operatic Society makes for a 'fun night out'Waikato theatre group performs Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical.29 Jul 04:44 AM
SportInjured All Blacks quintet set to feature in Argentina, key prop ruled outMeanwhile, eight players have been released to play NPC this weekend.28 Jul 04:17 AM
Waikato HeraldSolar panels and livestock: A new approach to farming in WaiukuThe farm's solar panels can power between 600-700 homes near Waiuku.28 Jul 12:01 AM
Waikato HeraldDrug farmer built 'shanty' on Waikato swampland to harvest cannabis plotsJason Evans and powerlifter co-offender, Jayson Woods, were caught cultivating cannabis.26 Jul 12:00 AM
Sport'Boxing saved my life': Kiwi champ set for historic showdownLani Daniels will fight Claressa Shields in Detroit on July 27 (NZT).26 Jul 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldRobbery at Waikato petrol station, police seek stolen uteThe staff member activated fog cannons and hid in the rear of the store.25 Jul 12:52 AM
Waikato HeraldBrrrrr! Rotorua, Taupō record coldest temperatures of the year The weekend will be mostly fine with a few showers expected.24 Jul 11:43 PM
Waikato Herald'Back on track': Greens push for regional rail revivalThe Green Party launched a petition to extend a regional passenger rail link to Tauranga.24 Jul 07:01 AM
Waikato Herald'Evolving and innovating': New Zealand's top holiday park namedAn annual ceremony has celebrated the best of New Zealand's 280 holiday parks.24 Jul 04:51 AM
