Waikato Herald'Doesn't look too bad': Trailer that killed young mum had bad rust, seized brakes The 19-year-old trailer owner had also re-registered the old trailer as brand new.27 Nov 06:21 AM
Waikato HeraldPopular waterfall walking track closed through summer for safety upgradesThe Department of Conservation issues warning after people ignore closure signs.26 Nov 10:35 PM
Waikato HeraldHot waters ahead: North Island seas hit 'unusual' early-summer highsThe Hauraki Gulf has hit 20C, with warmth stretching towards Australia.26 Nov 05:00 AM
Waikato Herald'It's a bit unique': First-time protesters plan harbour bridge convoyFisherman Ben Chissell says the protest grew from a Facebook post in October.20 Nov 08:52 PM
Waikato HeraldRoad crews beat the clock to reopen key Coromandel route earlyMore than 200 maintenance jobs were completed during the week-long closure.17 Nov 10:40 PM
Waikato HeraldSH29 over Kaimāī Range to close five nights for urgent worksAbseilers will clear loose rocks and vegetation from the Ruahihi Bluffs.13 Nov 11:48 PM
Waikato HeraldThunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weatherMetService warns of rain and strong gusts as the weather system moves south.12 Nov 03:00 AM
SportOnce rivals, Beach Ferns set to stun the worldShaunna Polley and Olivia Macdonald are the first Kiwi women at the worlds in 24 years.12 Nov 02:47 AM
Waikato HeraldSerious crash blocks southern access to WhitiangaPolice say one person has serious injuries after the crash near Moewai Rd.11 Nov 10:59 PM
SportDame Lisa Carrington to enter Māori Sports Hall of FameCarrington joins Māori sporting greats at Tūrangawaewae Marae ceremony.11 Nov 03:57 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo killed in crash near PaeroaState Highway 2 has reopened following the crash. 05 Nov 05:54 PM
SportStephen Marsh’s Swiss Prince stakes 2000 Guineas claim with Sarten winSwiss Prince’s Tauranga win tightened his 2000 Guineas odds from $14 to $4.50.01 Nov 07:16 AM
Waikato Herald'Incompetent but good intentions': Tradie cleared of most fraud chargesJason Lambert accused of taking on concreting and landscaping jobs but not finishing them.29 Oct 12:24 AM
Waikato HeraldThis calf club for 'townies' has been running for almost 40 yearsJanet Macky remembers every child who has joined her club, and many have stayed in touch.28 Oct 10:45 PM
SportSarten Memorial transferred to Tauranga after Te Rapa meet abandonedConnections of top horses left frustrated by yet another major race meeting abandonment.27 Oct 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Should we take the rough roads with the smooth?OPINION: Pāpāmoa residents say chip seal noise forces them to shout inside their homes.19 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldAir NZ’s first electric aircraft takes off from Tauranga ahead of inter-island summer tripsNew battery-powered aircraft has a range of nearly 400km.17 Oct 03:54 AM
Waikato HeraldCouncils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on costAsphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.12 Oct 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHamilton East residents to trial water meters in council pilotHamilton currently has around 60,000 water users. 07 Oct 05:00 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
LifestyleSummer sorted: NZ's gigs, festivals and sports to lock in nowFrom sports and comedians to art and music festivals, bookmark these events across NZ.29 Sep 11:18 PM
Waikato HeraldSix injured in crash on SH1 bridge SH1 near Taupō is closed in both directions, with motorists urged to delay travel.28 Sep 11:36 PM
SportSteamers crush Waikato to secure top four positionThe Steamers retained both the Chiefs Cup and Nathan Strongman Trophy.28 Sep 06:38 PM
Waikato HeraldSalvage operation under way for twice-sunk launchMaritime NZ is investigating the cause of the latest sinking near Slipper Island.25 Sep 05:35 AM
Waikato HeraldElection candidate dies in Thames-CoromandelHe had been scheduled to speak at a Meet the Candidates event last night.24 Sep 11:15 PM
Waikato HeraldA single ski at 130km/h: Gutsy teen crowned world championShe scored a perfect 3000 points after winning three heats and placing second in another.24 Sep 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldThat sinking feeling: Luxury 18m launch goes down a second timeIt sank off Coromandel while under tow from Tauranga to Whangārei.23 Sep 09:28 PM
Waikato HeraldNot-so-shared-driveway: Misleading information sees real estate salespeople fined $21,000A father-and-son sales team failed to tell buyers about potential defects on a property.19 Sep 11:00 PM
Waikato HeraldNut today: Customs bust $9m drug haul hidden in macadamia nut parcelsA parcel with over 2kg of meth was traced to a 31-year-old Waihī man.16 Sep 11:22 PM
Waikato Herald'Prepare to be without power overnight': High winds affect thousands across North IslandAlmost 13,500 homes lost power when the storm tore through overnight.14 Sep 07:14 AM
Waikato HeraldBay of Plenty highway blocked by fallen trees and power linesDiversions are in place but heavy vehicles cannot use the alternative routes.13 Sep 12:49 AM
Waikato HeraldTertiary institute reverses plan to close two campuses, will still cut 150+ jobsThe continuation of operations at one campus relies on government funding.10 Sep 07:07 PM
Waikato HeraldTeen stepmum bids to halve jail term for 'defenceless' toddler's deathJessica Mulford's lawyer claimed the original sentence was manifestly excessive.09 Sep 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldVoting countdown: Key dates, rules and what’s at stake in council electionsOrange voting papers will be delivered to mailboxes from today.08 Sep 09:23 PM
