Waikato HeraldIconic Taupō Hole in One reopens after $1m upgradeThe redevelopment includes new covered bays, café and 'Ball Blaster'.31 Oct 12:23 AM
Waikato HeraldFamiliar face returns to deputy mayor role in Hamilton reshuffleAngela O’Leary takes on a new role overseeing council connectivity.30 Oct 10:22 PM
Waikato Herald'What a ride': 2025 Mt Ruapehu ski season a mixed bagA slow start, strong middle of the season and an abrupt washout was the story of 2025.27 Oct 05:14 PM
Waikato Herald'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island'There is quite a wide risk of thunderstorms tonight and into tomorrow.'27 Oct 07:53 AM
Waikato HeraldPensioner spent nearly two years in cold, damp council unit then got evictedShe won the first battle but has now been evicted for rent arrears.25 Oct 10:00 PM
Lifestyle‘Year of the collaboration’: 15 artists unite for milestone Graffiato festival22 Oct 10:30 PM
Waikato Herald'I had to fight to stay alive': Victim stabbed 18 times before grabbing knife from frenzied attacker21 Oct 06:30 AM
Waikato HeraldNew mayor's unusual message to community: He'll be no-show at noisy eventsJohn Funnell is a well-known ex-rescue chopper pilot and was awarded NZ's bravery medal. 18 Oct 05:17 AM
Waikato HeraldWaitomo, Ruapehu 'still coming to terms' with flood damageSome major roads are due to reopen today.17 Oct 03:04 AM
Waikato Herald'Kids are still dying': Joint inquest considered into four motocross crash deathsThe deaths of four children happened in 'broadly similar circumstances', a coroner says.16 Oct 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldChanging of the guard: Waikato mayors out as new faces sweep inOnly Hauraki, South Waikato, Waitomo and Ruapehu kept their mayors.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo dead: Police appeal for footage after North Island crashPolice say a grey SUV and a small silver hatchback may have been involved.15 Oct 07:46 PM
Waikato HeraldRock royalty Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and more unite for NZ concertsThe star duo are among the lineup for the Summer Concert Tour at the end of January.15 Oct 05:45 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ luxury lodge named as one of the world's top hotels in prestigious global awardsThe lodge has previoulsy hosted Queen Elizabeth II and celebrities including Mick Jagger.14 Oct 10:07 PM
Waikato Herald'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
Waikato HeraldMāori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councilsHamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.14 Oct 06:10 AM
LiveWaikato HeraldWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers riseHomes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.14 Oct 12:27 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Dramatic footage shows motorcyclist bowled by uteThe rider was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.13 Oct 09:51 PM
Waikato HeraldHow tiny margins flipped councils – and ended big-city dynastiesJonathan Larsen looks set to edge Snow Tane by just five votes in Kaipara.13 Oct 01:48 AM
Waikato HeraldPerson airlifted to hospital after Taupō motorcycle crash The crash happened at the intersection of Rifle Range Rd and Taharepa Rd.12 Oct 11:27 PM
SportSamara Maxwell secures historic World Series mountain biking crownThe 23-year-old Taupō rider sealed the crown with five wins from 10 rounds.12 Oct 11:26 PM
Waikato HeraldFunnell elected Taupō Mayor as tight races decide final council seatsFormer rescue pilot John Funnell thanked voters after winning the mayoralty.12 Oct 11:25 PM
Friday18°C9°CMainly fine, then a few showers developing in the afternoon with cloud increasing. Light winds, then evening northerlies.
Today18°C7°CMostly cloudy, with possible morning drizzle, clearing to mainly fine by afternoon. Westerlies developing for a time in the afternoon and evening.
Waikato HeraldLive: Macindoe takes Hamilton mayoraltyVoting has closed, and the first results have come in this afternoon. 11 Oct 05:14 AM
Waikato HeraldLocal elections 2025: Kirton retains Ruapehu mayoraltyThere were four Ruapehu mayoral candidates this year. 11 Oct 01:45 AM
Waikato Herald'Welcome news': Funding allows Toi Ohomai Tokoroa campus to stay openTaupō MP Louise Upston said she was pleased 'face to face learning' would continue.10 Oct 01:01 AM
Waikato HeraldGraham Bell: Police pay tribute to 'a bit of a legend'Bell attained 'national treasure' on Police Ten 7, calling out 'gutless goons'.09 Oct 01:03 AM
Waikato HeraldInside the secretive world of sniper training in WaiouruSoldiers from Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Fiji joined the training.07 Oct 07:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldBody in Whanganui River confirmed as missing womanPolice found her body 46km downstream from Taumarunui on Sunday.06 Oct 09:47 PM
LiveSportBlack Caps v England: NZ wrecks visitors' top order - againLive updates of the third and final One-Day International, from Sky Stadium.01 Nov 01:10 AM
Waikato Herald'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays offSnow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.31 Oct 04:05 PM
Waikato Herald'Just wants to hit people': Woman attacked motorist, ripped out hair and racially abused neighbour A judge said Anna Rikiau just 'wanted to hit people' and needed to be sent to prison.31 Oct 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldBeach town's $1 reserve drama: Buyer withdraws winning bid at the last minuteBargain hunters clash at unusual Coromandel auction.31 Oct 06:16 AM
Waikato HeraldOne dead after serious two-car crash, SH3 near Hamilton Airport closedNZ Transport Agency said SH3 was closed and detours were in place.31 Oct 01:19 AM
Waikato HeraldMeasles outbreak: How to know if you are protectedHealth NZ says 13 measles cases have now been confirmed nationwide.31 Oct 01:00 AM
Waikato HeraldLuxon thinks minister deserved sacking – revisit the 'farcical' interview when he couldn't sayAndrew Bayly claims he was misled about allegations made against him.31 Oct 12:44 AM
Waikato Herald'Shook the world': NZ's youngest MP collects Time magazine award in New YorkTime magazine considers our youngest MP one of the world's most influential rising stars31 Oct 12:37 AM
The CountryNorthTec cuts 58 roles in restructure to stay financially viable‘You’re going to lose the heart of NorthTec’: Staff fear support stripped back.31 Oct 04:46 PM
The Country'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays offSnow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.31 Oct 04:05 PM
The CountryThis community garden is cultivating more than just plantsMarton Community Garden is a place to connect, share ideas, and work together. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
OneRoof$32m on the quiet: Inside the hush-hush race for Queenstown’s most exclusive homesBig sales in New Zealand's wealthiest district are being kept out of the public eye.31 Oct 05:39 PM
OneRoofNZ’s most photographed home for sale for first time in almost 30 yearsCottage can be seen in countless postcards showing off the Kelburn cable car.31 Oct 05:00 PM
OneRoofLog cabin in native bush retreat heads to auction after 23 years - 'it spoke to us'"Kererū come in to drink, tūis feed on the deck, and moreporks call from the trees."31 Oct 04:40 PM
OneRoofBeach town's $1 reserve drama: Buyer withdraws winning bid at the last minuteBargain hunters clash at unusual Coromandel auction.31 Oct 06:16 AM
OneRoofRich-lister banker quietly buys waterfront mansion for $20mMartyn Reesby has been involved in some of NZ’s biggest sales.30 Oct 05:15 PM
OneRoofFormer mayor selling his rare over-water bachHe jokes he hasn't paid a rates bill for the property in his 22 years there.29 Oct 09:38 PM
OneRoofFrom crash to comeback: Block stars’ $3m gamble pays offAll the “disappointment, determination, hoping and praying” have been worth it.29 Oct 05:15 PM
OneRoofFormer Onehunga substation turned designer home hits the marketSuper-cool house even caught the attention of Netflix producers.29 Oct 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMother of uni student who died in Dunedin flat speaks of ‘immense loss’Jed Walker, 19, had finally "found his tribe" before he died, his mother said.05 Oct 07:59 PM
Waikato Herald'A recipe for disaster': Inexperienced driver lost control in crash that killed two teensThe teen driver was on a learner's licence and had consumed alcohol when she crashed.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldThree councillors step down after decades of service to Taupō communityJohn Williamson, Kirsty Trueman and Karam Fletcher have a combined 30 years of service.02 Oct 02:30 AM
