New ZealandResidents welcome renewed green recreation spaceThe newly upgraded Waitaha Reserve has been officially opened in Welcome Bay, Tauranga.21 Dec 05:22 AM
New ZealandSerious crash closes SH3 in Te Awamutu, eight injuredMotorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.21 Dec 04:33 AM
New ZealandWatch: Triumphs, tears and tenacity – a year inside leading Kiwi football teamWatch: The Herald spent a year in camp with a top NZ football club – catch all the drama.21 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandThundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take careMotorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.21 Dec 02:16 AM
New Zealand‘Doors are beginning to open for women who enjoy getting out on the farm’Annual East Coast Farming Expo to put focus on females.21 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandSale of Hawke’s Bay forest nets $4m for councilTararua District Council has sold a forest. Now other assets are headed for the market.20 Dec 11:38 PM
New ZealandDanger, frustration and rubbish dumping lead to installation of barrier armDanger, frustration and rubbish dumping on Whitianga Wharf.20 Dec 10:59 PM
New Zealand'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driverThe woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.20 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in February 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.20 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandGlimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapersThe Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?20 Dec 05:30 PM
KahuGovt ends pilot programme for Māori and Pacific, sparking outrageLeaders call for community-driven health campaigns to address bowel cancer inequities.20 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Local Government Act needs urgent reform for accountabilityOPINION: The act has critical deficiencies that undermine its goals.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMangamuka Gorge reopens after $204m repair, restoring key routeFar North residents celebrate as Mangamuka Gorge reopens, ending costly detours.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer, soldier, vet: The man behind Comley GreenNichol Ashton Larney arrived in NZ in 1875 and became prominent in the Piako District.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not ready to die': Pilot crushed by loader, loses leg but still flyingHe used his belt to stop the bleeding and waited 45 minutes before being spotted.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of TaurangaTwo men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Most enormous thank you': Appeal raises record-breaking tally for foodbankTwo big business donations capped off the six-week fundraising drive.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Blew us away': Appeal donations mean some 'get to have a Christmas this year'Salvation Army sends massive aroha to 'generous' community as preliminary tally revealed.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandVintage treasures await at Geraldine's car and machinery museumThere's something for everyone at the Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club Museum.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpoursMotorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha MotionEditorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining throughOPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.20 Dec 03:45 PM
New ZealandDeath of Spark the kiwi prompts call to slow down for 'precious taonga''Kiwi move quite quickly and have absolutely no road sense,' trust says.20 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandChild in serious condition after falling, hitting their head at Whangārei FallsThe incident was reported about 7.30pm. 20 Dec 08:11 AM
New ZealandPair on bicycle seriously injured after motorbike hit-and-run in NorthlandPolice said the motorcyclist fled the scene immediately after the crash.20 Dec 06:05 AM
New Zealand'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over LegoThe children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.20 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic flowThe Transport Agency says traffic moves more 'steadily' with fewer lanes.20 Dec 05:53 AM
New Zealand‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surfKeira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.20 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment to end emergency housing contracts with two more Rotorua motelsTwo more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.20 Dec 04:20 AM
New ZealandRocket Lab launch, SH2 closure changes, return to fire restrictionsNews from around Tairāwhiti in a brief format.20 Dec 03:07 AM
Kahu‘Champion for the Coast’: Bill Burdett remembered by friends, colleagues and whānauThe former councillor and East Coast Rugby Union life member died on Thursday.20 Dec 03:00 AM
Entertainment‘Absolutely gutted’: Juicy Fest cancelled amid licensing woes'Juicy Fest has faced tough opposition from authorities and NZ Police'.20 Dec 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Disheartening': Gisborne beaches need a clean ... againContractors shifting bigger debris on the city beaches after the storm20 Dec 02:27 AM
New ZealandHigh hopes of successful vintageThis week's rain welcomed by grape growers and winemakers20 Dec 02:09 AM
New ZealandRainbow connection: Should new crossing have had official opening?A pride advocate is upset an opening hasn't been held for Tauranga's new rainbow crossing.20 Dec 01:31 AM
