Waikato HeraldWho helped Tom Phillips stay hidden for years? Police probe continuesPolice told the Herald they have spoken to several people. 07 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.07 Apr 12:39 AM
Waikato HeraldPerson dies after being pulled from Taupō waterPolice said the death has been referred to the Coroner.06 Apr 10:01 PM
Waikato HeraldFour Square owners fined $80k for exploiting migrant workers at Taupō storeFoodstuffs North Island said it was 'shocked and deeply disappointed'.04 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSH5 closed: Two critically injured in truck and van crashMultiple ambulances, two helicopters and fire crews are at the scene.01 Apr 07:46 PM
Waikato Herald‘Difference between life and death’: Waikato mum faces 9‑month transplant wait01 Apr 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWeather clearing for North Island as low moves away, all rain watches lifted29 Mar 06:05 PM
Waikato HeraldHow two faulty vehicles sparked $1.4m Tongariro fires a month apartThe two SH47 fires were sparked by faulty vehicles a month and a few hundred metres apart.24 Mar 10:54 PM
Waikato HeraldSupercars and Beach Hop - here's what's on in WaikatoWhat events are on in Waikato?24 Mar 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHow a 22-year-old with no farming background rose to dairy award successCam George is 2IC on a 200ha Mangakino farm milking 485 cows.23 Mar 10:25 PM
LifestyleYour guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and moreYet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered. 23 Mar 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldKiwi return to ancestral forest after 30-year effortThe first 10 of 40 western brown kiwi have been returned to Ngāti Rangi whenua.22 Mar 01:01 AM
SportTwo Kiwi rounds, one big trophy: Why Supercars’ return feels different this timeFans have made around 2.3 million visits to NZ Supercars events since 2001.20 Mar 01:35 AM
Waikato Herald'Sticks out like a sore thumb': Threatened plant species discovered at TongariroEcologists say last year's fire has revealed a new stronghold for the rare speargrass.20 Mar 01:14 AM
Waikato HeraldPreviously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake workProposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato Herald'Worst I've ever seen it': Nurse calls out lack of support staffTaupō Hospital 'like a poor neighbour' to Rotorua Hospital, says fed-up nurse.19 Mar 05:00 AM
SportTeen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania CupFour Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.19 Mar 02:50 AM
Waikato HeraldGovt calls for bids to restore and run historic Chateau Tongariro'The Chateau is a landmark many New Zealanders have visited.'19 Mar 12:52 AM
SportTeen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champsTwo new awards honour retired Kiwi superbike great Aaron Slight.18 Mar 04:53 AM
Waikato HeraldVictims named after separate fatal crashes near TaupōThe men were from Auckland and Tokoroa. 17 Mar 08:42 PM
Waikato HeraldGovt loans $20m for geothermal power projects: 'Energy security is paramount'Govt's new strategy aims to see geothermal double its electricity role by 2040.17 Mar 08:38 PM
Waikato HeraldCar wheel sparked $1m Tongariro fire, drone photos reveal destructionThe key to the recovery of the scorched Tongariro National Park is eliminating weeds.16 Mar 03:00 AM
Saturday21°C17°CHigh cloud. Occasional rain developing toward evening. Southeasterlies, becoming gusty in the evening.
Sunday21°C17°CA few showers turning to rain with heavy falls in the morning. Strong easterlies, turning westerly in the evening.
Waikato HeraldAnxiety rises over Ruapehu's water plan costsWater charges could nearly double in Ruapehu under the two-council model with Whanganui.11 Mar 09:09 PM
Waikato HeraldWitness appeal: Police probe fatal SH5 crash near TaupōThe crash involved a green Land Rover Discovery towing two motorcycles on a trailer.11 Mar 08:26 PM
Waikato HeraldTropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing lineMetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.11 Mar 02:07 AM
Waikato HeraldKaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertaintyDoC will now fully fund an April 'mega muster' in the Central Plateau.11 Mar 01:54 AM
Waikato Herald'Energy on steroids': Todd picked to drill first superhot Taupō geothermal wellDrilling is due to begin about mid-2027 on the Rotokawa geothermal field.11 Mar 12:01 AM
Waikato HeraldBack from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's armsKahu Woolley was mid-competition in November when he collapsed and was declared dead.10 Mar 11:13 PM
Waikato Herald'On cloud nine': Triathlete with cystic fibrosis makes Ironman historyKirsty Parsons raced for nearly 15 hours, finishing just before 11pm on Saturday.09 Mar 10:02 PM
Waikato Herald'Stay indoors': MetService issues red wind warning, 22 orange alerts, 140km/h gusts expectedForecasters say people at Coromandel and Great Barrier Island should stay put. 09 Apr 11:00 PM
Waikato HeraldKiwi cyclist banned 25 days for punching rival during Dutch raceThe 24-year-old hit Dutch rider Marijn Maas during a March 7 race.09 Apr 07:00 PM
LifestyleLooking for an easy autumn minibreak? This hotel has the best hidden bar in WaikatoThis new hotel in an old building makes Cambridge a destination not a pitstop.09 Apr 07:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘A dream come true’: DNA test leads Waikato woman to 100-year-old fatherHalina says finally meeting her dad, Hubert, at 80 has left her feeling 'complete'.09 Apr 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHow will the potentially life-threatening cyclone impact your region?Track to tourist magnet Coromandel beach, DoC campsites to close ahead of cyclone.09 Apr 09:28 AM
Waikato HeraldNew mum leaves baby in NICU to help partner with an aggravated robberyBrooke Knight was in hospital for post-birth complications when her partner picked her up.09 Apr 08:00 AM
Waikato Herald‘I couldn’t wait that long’: Mum's battle for son’s vital feeding tubeThe Mic-Key will replace the nasogastric tube her son relies on.09 Apr 05:02 AM
SportRotorua Boys' First XV learn from 'one of the greats' ahead of Japan tournamentThe team will depart on April 25 for the Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament.09 Apr 05:00 AM
The CountryNZ Shears underway, but two champions are missingA leading woolhandler and shearer will not compete as they wind down their careers.09 Apr 11:49 PM
The CountryGisborne kiwifruit growers eyeing path of cyclone Tairāwhiti's harvest is at six million trays and climbing as Vaianu heads this way.09 Apr 11:27 PM
The CountryFarms, vineyard warn water race closure could force shutdowns'If we don’t have water, we don’t have stock.'09 Apr 10:25 PM
OneRoofRefugee who spent $1m feeding the homeless races to sell before bank steps inKebab shop owner who's all heart faces mortgagee sale.09 Apr 08:05 PM
OneRoofReal estate mum: How I became a body double for Harry Potter starEnka Burroughs swapped selling homes for pratfalls and car chases.09 Apr 08:00 PM
OneRoofHas NZ’s most expensive house sold? ‘I cannot say a single word about it,’ says rich-listers’ agent Listing for Paula and Simon Herbert’s $50m-plus mansion has been withdrawn.09 Apr 08:30 AM
OneRoof‘We did bend the rules’: Top country pub for sale after licence dramaOwner says hotel was done for after police raid.09 Apr 08:27 AM
OneRoofRate warning and Iran ceasefire: Are Kiwi house prices at risk? Experts say a crash isn't on the cards, but are worried about market confidence.09 Apr 08:23 AM
OneRoofTony Alexander: What the OCR hold and rising inflation mean for mortgage ratesReserve Bank's cautious reaction to rising fuel prices and chaos in the Middle East.08 Apr 08:27 AM
OneRoofAward-winning divorce house for sale: 'Everybody who walks in goes wow'Kiwi marked the start of her new life as a single woman with special commission.08 Apr 08:25 AM
OneRoofOne of Auckland’s oldest homes is up for grabsCottage is the last remaining private home in Howick's Fencibles settlement.08 Apr 08:20 AM
SportTitle showdowns: Six national superbike crowns on the line at TaupōFans can join a free three-lap track cruise during the Taupō race weekend.09 Mar 04:13 AM
Waikato HeraldSH5 reopens: One dead after car and trailer rolls on Napier-Taupō roadEmergency crews were called to the crash on SH5 about 2.10am.08 Mar 06:20 PM
Waikato HeraldOne person dies in SH1 crash near Lake TaupōThe crash was reported shortly after 1.10pm near Rawhira Rd.08 Mar 06:29 AM
