Waikato Herald‘Go on little boy, your mum will be waiting’: Family’s tribute to 4yo killed in dog attackA small community is shocked by the death and praying for the surviving child. 29 Mar 06:37 PM
Waikato Herald‘Treated like an animal’: Gang member involved in mob killing kept in kennel as a babyThe three-day sentencing came to an end with lengthy jail terms handed down.28 Mar 07:00 AM
Waikato Herald‘Horrific experience’: Canadian hockey coach admits causing crash that injured playersHer name suppression was dropped when she appeared in court in Tauranga today.26 Mar 11:19 PM
Waikato Herald‘Frankly evil’: Judge slams Mongrel Mob's ‘gratuitous’ attack that left one man deadJustice Andrew Becroft: 'It was mob violence. Metaphorically and literally.'26 Mar 07:23 AM
SportA century of rugby: Reporoa Club celebrates milestone anniversaryFormer All Blacks Sam Cane and Scott Curry played for Reporoa.25 Mar 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'They hold no mana': Victim's sister condemns gang who killed her brother in retaliatory attackMitchell Te Kani died after a group of Mongrel Mob members stormed his parent's home.25 Mar 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 chargesShe has not entered pleas to the charges. 24 Mar 04:03 AM
Waikato Herald‘State of shock’: Canadian hockey players injured in serious crashThe visiting U16 and U18 hockey team members were travelling to Tauranga from Napier.23 Mar 10:46 PM
LifestyleBen Elton puts on extra shows in regional towns after big demandThe popular comedian is on tour with his programme Authentic Stupidity.23 Mar 09:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to dieDean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.21 Mar 12:06 AM
Waikato Herald'Significant ongoing risk': Man who abducted and raped 14yo girl had raped twice beforeHe came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.20 Mar 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMan admits beating woman whose blonde hair turned pink with blood during assaultsThe man pleaded guilty to an altered charge on the second day of his trial.18 Mar 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldPublic warned not to approach wanted manPolice seek Sam Te Puni Tainui, 28, with a warrant for arrest.17 Mar 10:03 PM
Sport‘Privileged and excited’: Pāpāmoa mum’s journey to Ironman successNicole Storm cried with pride for 30 minutes after finishing her first Ironman.17 Mar 07:08 PM
Waikato HeraldWoman's blonde hair turned pink after partner allegedly smashed her head on concreteThe Crown says she was pushed from a moving car by her partner, and then beaten.17 Mar 07:00 AM
Sport‘Pretty farcical’: Empty high-performance centre under scrutinyIntended as a central training hub, the Karāpiro site is now underused.16 Mar 08:18 PM
SportMick on Monday: Sterner tests await top stableThe time for sterner tests has arrived for one of New Zealand's most powerful stables.16 Mar 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truckHe overtook the truck using a passing lane before it sped up, he claims.12 Mar 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRevealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a rowThe region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.06 Mar 12:00 AM
Waikato Herald‘Prime land’: University strikes $1.38m deal to lease public reserve for 99 yearsIt plans to build a marine research and education facility.05 Mar 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSection of SH29 to close 24/7 for two weeksNZTA say the closure is due to pavement rehabilitation works.04 Mar 03:38 AM
Waikato HeraldMother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship finalDefending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSH29 over Kaimai Range to close for five nightsOne of the main roads into Tauranga will be closed for five nights next week.23 Feb 11:30 PM
Waikato HeraldSmall town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee gameWorthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.22 Feb 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald‘Profoundly disturbing’: Men who paid for sex with 13-year-old sentencedThree men were sentenced in Rotorua on Friday to home detention.21 Feb 05:19 AM
Waikato HeraldMongrel Mob boss jailed after he was found with $68k in Louis Vuitton handbagMathew Karetu was dealing drugs as the national president of the Barbarians chapter.21 Feb 03:55 AM
Waikato Herald‘Her life had just begun’: Distraught family address toddler’s killer as she is jailedThe young woman became resentful over having to care for the 2-year-old.20 Feb 10:36 PM
Waikato HeraldLakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid'Working with our friends down the road.' 18 Feb 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldKiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complicationsThey clog up an already overburdened public health system, a surgeon says.18 Feb 06:13 AM
Waikato HeraldWhat is the cheapest coffee in New Zealand?Coffees have risen to $4.84, with some paying $6+ for a flat white.16 Feb 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumWaikato HeraldRetail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZThe company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.16 Feb 06:12 PM
SportMatamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hopeStephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.13 Feb 04:54 PM
Waikato HeraldPerson dies after being pulled from sea at Coromandel beachAmbulance staff and the public attended to the person at the scene.13 Feb 12:51 AM
SportTough battle: Surfers face small waves at Billabong Grom SeriesMount Maunganui's Tao Mouldey won, beating Macka Hazard in a tiebreak.11 Feb 01:07 AM