Waikato HeraldInside the secretive world of sniper training in WaiouruSoldiers from Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Fiji joined the training.07 Oct 07:00 PM
Waikato Herald How a simple coffee stop could cost you $85 at the supermarketOne woman was fined $80 after briefly leaving the New World Orewa car park for a coffee. 07 Oct 06:00 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'Devastating': Teen skier faces 1yr in wheelchair after breaking back, legs on Mt RuapehuŌamaru boy Charlie Lane, 13, aspired to become a ski medic.07 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSouth Waikato teacher missing a week described as 'full of life'Family hopes Jayleb-Che Dean, 36, is just 'off somewhere' without his phone.07 Oct 04:55 AM
Waikato Herald'The inner circle': Māori Queen meets Emirati Princess Sheikha Latifa in DubaiHer Highness Sheikha Latifa hosted the Māori Queen and hosted her for lunch.07 Oct 03:00 AM
Waikato HeraldBody in Whanganui River confirmed as missing womanPolice found her body 46km downstream from Taumarunui on Sunday.06 Oct 09:47 PM
Waikato Herald‘Every action helps’: Family's plea to find Tokoroa teacher missing a weekFamily and friends of Jayleb Che Dean, 36, continue the search.06 Oct 04:00 PM
SportRichardson to make pro boxing debut against Maireroa in HamiltonEmile Richardson represented New Zealand at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.06 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWaikato water contamination: Schools stay closed for start of termSchools may need to implement a "distance learning programme" if they can not reopen soon.06 Oct 06:49 AM
Waikato Herald'It's s***': Campervan life for disabled woman with three dogsRebecca Smith has lived in a campervan with her cousin and three dogs since March.06 Oct 05:00 AM
Waikato HeraldMother of Tom Phillips' children pleads guilty after crashing car while drink-drivingCat Christey's blood alcohol level was 165mg, more than three times the legal limit.05 Oct 10:36 PM
Waikato HeraldFugitive whacks police dog so hard its metal tooth is knocked outA vet testified that the injury the dog, Finn, suffered was quite rare.05 Oct 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldRototuna boil-water notice keeps Hamilton schools closed for two daysAbout 29,000 residents in north Hamilton remain under the boil-water notice.05 Oct 03:42 AM
Waikato Herald'Is the bad man coming back?': Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collectionOf the 12 guns stolen, just one, a Glock pistol, has been recovered by police.04 Oct 07:20 PM
Waikato HeraldFarm offers unique animal encounters for kidsVisitors can cuddle guinea pigs and watch mice, chinchillas, and lizards.03 Oct 04:00 PM
Waikato Herald Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
Waikato HeraldCambridge quarry plan heads to Environment Court The quarry, if approved, would extract up to 400,000 tonnes of sand annually.02 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
Waikato Herald'She no longer felt safe': Underage teen's life ruined after sex with older manA court heard the victim had been affected psychologically, physically and spiritually.02 Oct 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
Waikato HeraldHamilton cat burglar swipes 200 items from neighboursOwner Kateshe Clark says most of the haul is socks and underwear.02 Oct 04:49 AM
Waikato HeraldRising toll: Eight crashes during Motorcycle Awareness Month prompt police warningEight recent crashes left two people dead, three critical and three seriously injured.02 Oct 04:24 AM
Waikato HeraldThree councillors step down after decades of service to Taupō communityJohn Williamson, Kirsty Trueman and Karam Fletcher have a combined 30 years of service.02 Oct 02:30 AM
Waikato Herald'We are a long way from being a ghost town': Community rallies over mill closureThe plywood mill closure will cost 119 workers their jobs, Mayor Gary Petley confirmed.01 Oct 11:30 PM
LifestyleEquifest and Arts weekend - here's what's on in WaikatoPlus NPC, theatre and more. 01 Oct 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTokoroa workers suffer double blow with 149 job losses this yearA plywood plant closure follows the paper mill shutdown that cut 130 roles in June.01 Oct 05:56 AM
Waikato Herald‘Just jamming up all the lockers’ - rescue gear doesn't fit in new fire trucksFire crews say vital rescue gear had to be left piled on the station floor.01 Oct 02:07 AM
Waikato Herald'Explosive act of rage': Woman attacked with hammer after child seen eating cigarettesAttacker Sarangi Lim told police she intended to kill the woman she bashed with a hammer.01 Oct 12:42 AM
SportNZ racing hires Australian trio for leadership shake-upAll three new hires come from senior roles in Australia's racing industry.30 Sep 08:47 PM
SportWaikato boxers win 13 medals at national championshipsAmong the winners was Alex Mukuka, who secured his fifth national title.30 Sep 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldMayor backs quake rule changes as boost for Chateau TongariroThe 96-year-old landmark was shut in 2023 because of earthquake risk.30 Sep 07:14 PM
Waikato HeraldSerious crash closes Ngāruawāhia road, critical injuries reportedThe intersection is expected to stay shut for several hours.30 Sep 06:47 PM
Waikato Herald'Critical condition': Person rushed to hospital after Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash just after 7.40pm.30 Sep 08:08 AM