Waikato Herald'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continuesMetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.08 Jun 06:05 AM
Waikato Herald'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horsesBex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNew running event to see Taupō sweating this weekendThe route follows Taupō’s Great Lake Pathway from wo Mile Bay Sailing Club to Te Ātea.06 Jun 03:00 AM
Waikato HeraldNew hut in works as Tongariro Great Walk delays openingWalkers face a 20km trek between Mangatepopo and Waihohonu huts.05 Jun 12:01 AM
LiveWaikato HeraldHundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South IslandMeanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north. 04 Jun 10:01 PM
Waikato Herald'State of disbelief': Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa fatherRapana Heretini, a father of two, died on May 29 at Waikato Hospital.03 Jun 04:22 AM
Waikato Herald'Absolutely unacceptable': Police condemn speeding drivers on highwayNapier-Taupō highway traffic was constant in the first weekend of new 100km/h speed limit.02 Jun 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTop-tier: Peter Carty honoured for services to flyfishing'When the world seems to be against you, flyfishing can bring you back to reality.'02 Jun 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldVictim of SH5 crash between Napier and Taupō dies in hospitalPolice are continuing to make inquiries into the crash between a car and truck. 01 Jun 06:08 AM
Waikato HeraldHome-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule changeSchool Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school. 31 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldFormer cop's dying regret over 50yo Mona Blades mysteryMona Blades disappeared while hitch-hiking from Hamilton to Hastings on May 31, 1975.30 May 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ's best-tasting tap water revealedProfessionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste. 29 May 07:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTaupō's 'accidental art hero' on adventures around town - and further afieldParts of the Taupō community seem to be starting to embrace Boom Boom the dinosaur.29 May 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWhisking it all for carrot cake triumphThe Ohakune Carrot Carnival started in 1971.29 May 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRoad re-opens: One critical in Napier-Taupō road crash Napier-Taupō road re-opens after serious crash.27 May 10:37 PM
LifestyleRegion's top school rockers crownedPocket Watchers won the Rotorua Smokefree Rockquest final.26 May 10:00 PM
Waikato HeraldDo not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appealWarren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.23 May 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSupercars locked in at Taupō, set for South Island debutRuapuna will undergo upgrades, including track resurfacing and new facilities.22 May 07:18 PM
Waikato Herald$6.4m construction material recycling plant to be built in WaikatoThe plant is expected to process 187,200 tonnes of waste annually.22 May 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPawsitive programme boosts children's literacy in WaikatoThe programme launched with 12 children and 12 dogs this month.21 May 11:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato rescue helicopter completes almost 50 missions in AprilFive motor vehicle accidents were among last month's callouts.20 May 03:15 AM
Waikato HeraldLake Taupō mystery: Photos identify Russian stuntman missing 22 yearsBones found near Motutere have been formally identified as man missing since 2002.19 May 10:54 PM
Waikato HeraldNZ's new cheapest petrol station revealedGull shook up competition in the fuel sector, but the price gap is now closing. 19 May 10:04 PM
Waikato Herald'Eyesaur'? Controversial new sculpture in Waikato'Boom Boom' is the sculpture trail's 13th artwork and the first in a new sculpture park.19 May 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldWhen speed limit on Napier-Taupō state highway will increaseThe limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.18 May 09:57 PM
Waikato HeraldWeather onslaught: Rain, damaging gales, thunderstorms to sweep over NZThe stormy conditions have already started in the south and will spread north Sunday. 17 May 02:21 AM
Waikato HeraldCentenarian celebrates 103rd birthday with family and friendsJoan has two children alive, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.16 May 10:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Strong future': Accor reveals vision for iconic Taupō resortThe company is taking over management of Wairakei Resort from its Malaysia-based owners. 15 May 03:00 AM
Waikato HeraldNetball, rugby and dance – here's what's on in the WaikatoWhat events are on Waikato?14 May 10:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Fresh ideas': Ruapehu candidates announce bids for mayoraltyIncumbent Mayor Weston Kirton is undecided about running for another term.10 May 10:32 PM
SportNZ Olympic medallist set for surgery after crashHayden Wilde said he will take an emergency medical flight to Belgium for surgery. 10 May 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldKorean tourist going home with wife's remains after causing crash which killed her Couple’s dream NZ holiday to celebrate 'growing old together' ends in tragedy.10 May 03:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSeven dead on Waikato roads in AprilThe news comes as the provisional national road death toll for the month almost doubled.07 May 09:03 PM
Waikato HeraldTaupō family of six complete 3048km Te Araroa trail in 218 daysKids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.07 May 12:07 AM