Waikato HeraldCut off, flooded and in the dark: Landslip takes out house, two rescued; North Island states of emergency continue overnightWidespread flooding has isolated towns and submerged homes.21 Jan 11:59 AM
Waikato HeraldLegal profession mourns 'shining star' after young lawyer's Coromandel deathThe 37-year-old barrister was pulled from the water at Hāhei Beach on Monday.21 Jan 07:21 AM
Waikato HeraldMan lay in wait before smashing his mate around the head with a baseball bat Shane Khan's friend ran and hid in a kebab shop following an argument between the pair. 21 Jan 06:00 AM
Waikato HeraldFacebook SOS sparks race to pluck 94-year-old from Tairua floodsThe 94-year-old was trapped in a flooded Tairua bach garage.21 Jan 04:51 AM
Waikato Herald'The worst is still to come': Tropical storm lashes North Island, man missing in riverMultiple regions are under a state of local emergency because of the tropical storm.21 Jan 04:16 AM
Waikato Herald'Totally submerged': Man swims to safety, abandons new ute in Coromandel floodwatersA Coromandel local said the flooding was 'worse than Bola' and 'bigger than Gabrielle'.21 Jan 04:07 AM
Waikato HeraldGeothermal boost: Mercury's Ngā Tamariki unit lifts output towards 132MWNgā Tamariki is one of three Mercury renewable projects underway worth a combined $1b.20 Jan 10:09 PM
Waikato HeraldNew chief executive signals fresh start as Toi Ohomai regains independenceToi Ohomai returned to local decision making on January 1.20 Jan 08:17 PM
SportRisky title shot could launch Masson into world contentionKarim Maatalla has knocked out all 11 of his opponents in his victories.20 Jan 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFrom tap shoes to tackle: How a 9-year-old joined her family’s marlin clubHadley also juggles school, dance and dreams of racing speedway ministocks.20 Jan 06:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Please look out': Residents warned to prepare ahead of incoming tropical low A precautionary State of Emergency has already been declared for Whangārei.20 Jan 04:46 AM
Waikato HeraldBeach days ahead: Summer isn't over despite thunderstorms, floodingRecent flooding in Northland means saturated ground may worsen new flooding.20 Jan 04:00 AM
Waikato HeraldHamilton sprintcar champion’s secret to rare double titleHamilton driver Daniel Thomas claimed his second New Zealand sprintcar title in Cromwell.19 Jan 10:41 PM
LifestyleThese are NZ’s 10 best surf beaches, but which will you vote as the ultimate winner?Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?19 Jan 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSafety warning at coast: Rescues spike as crowds pack Bay of Plenty, WaikatoLifeguards performed 24 rescues nationwide over the two‑day period.19 Jan 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldStan Walker to headline NRL All Stars double-header in HamiltonThe All Stars double-header returns to New Zealand for only the second time.19 Jan 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldWater emergency at Coromandel beach: Man dies despite rescue effortsEmergency services were called to Hāhei Beach at 3.23pm this afternoon.19 Jan 05:13 AM
LifestyleThese are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.18 Jan 09:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSubtropical low to bring heavy rain and severe gales to upper North IslandNorthland is under a heavy rain watch from 6pm today until 6pm tomorrow.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’18 Jan 06:30 AM
Waikato HeraldDivers stunned by ‘epic’ up-close encounter with curious orca podThe orca swam within arm's reach of the divers for about one minute.18 Jan 05:35 AM
Waikato Herald'Unsubstantiated': Major festival shuts down mass 'needle spiking' rumoursFestival medics say they have seen no puncture wounds or injection injuries.18 Jan 04:22 AM
Waikato HeraldTaupō’s quiet magic: Why the lake town deserves a second lookWhile most tourists head to Rotorua or Queenstown, those in the know will beeline here.17 Jan 07:00 PM
LifestyleFrom craters to Emerald Lakes: A journey across Tongariro Alpine CrossingIf you’ve ever wondered what walking on Mars is like, this is as close as it gets.17 Jan 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldHow three fashionable farmers built a stylish rural lifeThe family’s Mystery Creek block now hosts two home businesses and three houses.17 Jan 04:01 PM
SportCambridge stable continues hot recent record with class filliesTrainers thrilled as their two smart 3-year-olds grab NZB Desert Gold Stakes quinella.17 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldFather killed on way to new job in late-night Hamilton crashFather of two Sandeep Singh had been in his new job for one week.16 Jan 10:13 PM
Waikato HeraldYoung swimmer's final two words before Waikato River claimed his lifeHis adoptive father says the Waikato River's current trapped him in a whirlpool.16 Jan 09:48 PM
Waikato HeraldCoro bike park built by local legend now a drawcard for hidden gem tracksThe park now offers more than 6km of tracks, jumps and BMX runs.16 Jan 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
Waikato Herald'Disingenuous': The IT worker, his company credit card, and overseas 'escorts'The 54-year-old's expenses were approved by his then-manager.16 Jan 05:00 AM
SportFamily supercharged: Four brothers line up together for superstock historyThey will face up to 120 rivals in Wellington this weekend.16 Jan 03:14 AM
Waikato HeraldWhy parole board says teen baseball bat murderer is still too risky to freeTeenage tourist murderer Jahche Broughton denied parole for seventh time.15 Jan 11:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTwo people found dead at scene of serious overnight crash on main Hamilton roadThe crash happened on Te Rapa Rd in Beerescourt about 12.30am. 15 Jan 07:47 PM
