Waikato HeraldTwo dead, two critical after weekend of serious crashes across NZTwo people died in crashes in Northland and South Taranaki overnight.23 Aug 06:23 AM
Waikato HeraldRoundabout construction begins at crash-prone intersectionTraffic is expected to flow on the new roundabout by March next year.23 Aug 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldVisitor fees for Tongariro Crossing spark concerns for business owners'It is an iconic walk … attracting people to this area. We must keep promoting it.'22 Aug 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Doesn't think the law applies to her': Judge blasts key player in $1.5m ACC fraudDespite Whaanga repeatedly being late to court, the judge agreed not to jail her.22 Aug 08:00 AM
Waikato HeraldYouth in critical condition after stabbingPolice believe about seven people were involved in the incident in Melville.22 Aug 02:30 AM
Waikato Herald'Big few weeks': Rowing NZ well prepped for world champs, future of the sportThe 2025 World Rowing Championships will take place in Shanghai, China, in September.22 Aug 01:19 AM
Waikato HeraldBagpipes and bandages: Te Aroha GP honoured for service to communityHe received the service medal from the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners.21 Aug 06:00 PM
Waikato HeraldOn the Up: Alexander eyes Paralympics after making Wheel Blacks debut Nine years have passed since Keenan Alexander suffered a spinal injury playing rugby.21 Aug 05:00 PM
SportCooksley watching the weather as crucial Foxbridge decision loomsThe best sprinter in tomorrow's Foxbridge Plate isn't certain to start.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Alive or dead?': Wife's agonising wait after husband vanishes while kayakingSearchers found his kayak. That meant 'there's a human body somewhere'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldDid tradie defraud clients, was he simply in over his head? That's the question a judge is now deciding after a trial in the Hamilton District Court.21 Aug 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald'Keep an eye on the forecast': Possible heavy rain to hammer parts of the countryThe top half of the North Island is looking wetter this weekend.21 Aug 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSleep like a Queen: Bedroom suite made for Elizabeth II to go up for auctionQueen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip used the suite when they visited Hamilton in 1953.21 Aug 02:21 AM
Waikato HeraldMajor traffic chaos as police chase spans Auckland, WaikatoFour arrests followed a robbery in Flat Bush this morning.20 Aug 11:04 PM
Waikato Herald'Frustration and exhaustion': Waikato teachers strike over pay concernsUnion cites frustration over pay, workload, and teacher shortages.20 Aug 10:51 PM
Waikato HeraldYoung Waikato Pacific community advocate recognised in Y25 list'Thinking critically about the world was something my parents encouraged.'20 Aug 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'I just wanted McDonald's': The 20-year-old caught drink driving five timesHowever, the Waikato man has only been convicted on three of the occasions he was caught. 20 Aug 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldHave you seen Trey? Police search for missing Hamilton teenAppeal made after teenager was last seen on July 8.20 Aug 05:13 AM
Waikato HeraldEarly morning dairy fire destroys everything but the drinks in the fridgeTwelve fire trucks from six stations attended at the fire's peak.20 Aug 01:35 AM
Waikato HeraldPPTA strike actionPPTA Te Wehengarua warned the strike would cause widespread disruption and argued the Government’s pay offer failed to address worsening staff shortages and soaring workloads.Watch20 Aug 01:34 AM
Waikato HeraldWatch: Crews battle major overnight blaze at Hamilton commercial buildingTwelve firetrucks from six stations attended the fire at its peak.19 Aug 10:23 PM
Waikato Herald'Powerful work': Zena Elliott's art triumph at national awardsAward curator Nigel Borell describes it as 'full of tension, energy and polemic intent'.19 Aug 07:00 PM
SportWeighty issue could ruin Twain’s story as he steps into big timeThe feature race thoroughbred season kicks off at Te Rapa on Saturday.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldGrowers investigate alternate-N sources with FARFour Waikato maize growers tested alternative nitrogen sources over three seasons.19 Aug 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldPolice open to negotiating surrender terms with Tom PhillipsPhillips' family fear he may be keeping the children in hiding to avoid state care.19 Aug 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldExcessive hours: Kebab shop hired workers, then had them do a second cleaning jobs without payOne of the men, who was on a visa, was doing up to 65 hours a week. He was owed $16k.19 Aug 04:36 AM
SportNetball: Magic farewell captain Ameliaranne EkenasioThe news comes after she said in July she would step away from the Silver Ferns.19 Aug 02:58 AM
Waikato HeraldAbbott tipped as possible buyer of Synlait's Pōkeno factory Synliat shares have rallied on speculation it might sell its Pōkeno factory to Abbott.19 Aug 12:49 AM
Waikato HeraldTamihere murder appeal: Chief Justice tells court of 'issue' with evidence Tamihere has always maintained he was framed by police for the murders of two tourists. 18 Aug 11:17 PM
Waikato HeraldMercury's profit plunges to $1m amid tough power conditionsTough power generating conditions hit Mercury's earnings in the June year. 18 Aug 10:15 PM
Waikato HeraldAuckland man has car impounded, court summons after car filmed overtaking dangerously on ski roadThe shuttle driver captured the overtaking manoeuvre on his dash cam. 18 Aug 09:12 PM
Waikato HeraldPained letter from mother of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips to 'come home' with kidsTom Phillips has been hiding out with his three children since December 2021.18 Aug 08:33 PM
Waikato Herald'Heavy hitter': Strong winds, thunderstorms to hammer parts of the countryWarnings are in place for Desert Rd with the possibility of snow in the Remutaka Ranges.18 Aug 03:50 AM
Waikato HeraldDaytime snowfall warning 'not too unusual' for Desert RoadSnow is expected above 700m on the Desert Road SH1 from noon to 8pm on Tuesday.18 Aug 03:49 AM