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.
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Pet food magnate speaks on luring V8 Supercars to the South Island
If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.
‘Suppository of all wisdom’ and other interesting utterances: Wyn Drabble
OPINION: Kids’ attempts at difficult words can at least be humorous.
Animal lover's house sells for $695,000 - and all the money goes to the dogs
Proceeds of the sale will be used to train seven pups as service dogs.
Medical 'mistakes': Widower wants answers after losing wife, 25, to cancer
'Ultimately, it cost us time with Tasha,' her family says.
'Like coming home': Summer holidaymakers set to pack out campgrounds
'We are preparing for the busiest summer we have seen.'
Gisborne multisport facility scores $6.9m investment from trust
First phase of Victoria Sports and Recreation Hub is set to be completed by May next year.
Zespri fires up expanded offshore growing plans
Overseas growers are lining up to produce SunGold for Zespri.
'Festive spirit may be dampened': Thunderstorms, tornadoes possible in grim leadup to Xmas
Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and elevated humidity levels are tipped for the next week.
'It's all about giving back': Whānau restaurant to host free Christmas lunches
Mangōnui restaurant to offer free Christmas lunches for Northland's needy and lonely.
Man found dead on Northland beach
The victim was found by a member of the public about 2.30pm.
Warning after Irishman electrocuted in ‘freak accident’ on NZ farm
'He was such a nice chap. He had a word for everybody.'
Two flown to hospital after water rescue off Coromandel coast
Two helicopters were sent to the incident near Ōnemana Beach.
Iconic Christmas display's final year before auction for charity
The popular display will be auctioned as a Mount Surf Club fundraiser.
Dame Lisa Carrington among finalists for Halberg Awards
Thirty-three finalists were announced for the 62nd ISPS HANDA Halberg Awards.
Watch: Armed robbers threaten bystanders, flee Taupō jewellers in car after aggravated robbery
A member of the public appears to try and slash the car's tyres to prevent escape.
Watch: Five injured in two-car crash in Bay of Plenty
At least two rescue choppers scrambled to the scene near Waioeka.
'With love from New Zealand': Kiwi K.A.R.E's life-saving mission in Ukraine
Kiwi K.A.R.E was set up by former Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell.
'Heartbreaking' report: Council land acquisition from mana whenua detailed
Gisborne adopts a new strategy after revealing historical land disputes.
Dates confirmed for major closure of SH1 at Karapiro
The detour of SH1 at Karapiro will take an extra 18 minutes.
Police find body in Waikato River
The body is believed to be a person who jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday.
SH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer traffic
Mangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.
'Beautiful, kind soul': Police name 17-year-old as victim of Rotorua crash
She was one of six people to lose their lives on Rotorua roads in a week.
Women charged over violent death of 8yo Rickah’Shae named
The boy died in November following an alleged assault.
Lydia Edwards sentenced to community work for aiding migrant visa breaches
Lydia Noi Edwards was sentenced to 90 hours' community work and her company fined $15,600.
Saying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post
Al Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.
Court rejects challenge to Kaipara's ditching of Māori ward
The district council's Māori ward will disappear for the local elections next year.
Why this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'
Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.
New Woolworths supermarket planned for Flaxmere, resource consent filed
Flaxmere is set for a new Woolworths, creating jobs and boosting local commerce.
Arson charge laid over boarding house fire
A man has been arrested and faces an arson charge after a Gisborne boarding house fire.
'Significant' gang bust: 300g of meth, $50,000 and firearms seized
Thirteen people are now appearing before the court on a range of charges.
New see-saw transforms play for Whangārei children with disabilities
The see-saw can be used by all and is part of a new playground in Raumanga.
Concern over $18M Foodeast centre in Hastings opening without a test kitchen
A test kitchen was scratched from the design over cost.
John Pennington's new photo exhibition opens at Gizzy Local
Gisborne exhibition showcases Pennington's unique photography