Tokoroa & South Waikato news
Reducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre construction
The changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.
One person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incident
One rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.
Police officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closure
One police officer was forced to jump out of the way.
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Waikato kākāpō goes on a surprise off-grid adventure
The endangered flightless parrot took an unplanned break from technology.
Santa Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to Tokoroa
The Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.
Bootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangi
The Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.
Popular Blue Spring Te Waihou Walkway reopens in South Waikato
The iconic walkway welcomes 45,000 to 50,000 visitors per year.
What Christmas events are on in the Waikato?
Christmas is (almost) here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold.
Save our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say
“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”
Shane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in Tokoroa
Shane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.
'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years
'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'
Tīrau crash: Police appeal for more info on fatal SH1 accident
The three-vehicle crash left one person dead and 14 injured.
Police say vehicle may have crossed centre line in fatal Tīrau crash
The three-vehicle crash claimed one life and injured 14 others.
What Christmas events are on in the Waikato?
Christmas is (almost) here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold.
Save our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say
“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”
Waikato news
US citizen named as victim of fatal Orongo crash
Marcia Shattuck was one of 13 people killed on New Zealand roads over the holidays.
‘Tragic’ Hāhei cliff fall: Victim was boy, 13, on holiday with family
Two young people fell from a cliff in Hāhei; one died, the other was rescued uninjured.
Five arrested after alleged burglaries and fleeing driver incidents
Ram raid in Taupō and burglary in Napier reported.
More Tokoroa & South Waikato news
SH29 Piarere roundabout approach in need of urgent repairs
Emergency road repairs are being carried out tomorrow, November 28.
'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farm
She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years
Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.