Waikato news
SH3 closed: Person ejected after van hits tree
The crash involved a van hitting a tree near Maraetaua and Pukenui Rds.
‘A blameless life’: Teacher supplied drugs to teens, sought to avoid conviction
'He was well-liked and respected in the community, or was until this happened.'
Police pour cold water on potential new sighting of fugitive father Tom Phillips
Police were alerted to four people dressed in camouflage clothes.
'Meticulous' teen farm hand fatally electrocuted while installing fence
Jayden Disher was setting up a fence when the wire touched low-hanging powerlines.
Police investigating after body found in burning car in Waikato
Trains have stopped and the road has been closed while police investigate.
Lakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid
'Working with our friends down the road.'
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Confirmed: 230 workers to lose jobs as Kinleith Mill shuts paper production
Staff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.
Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.
‘Seymour’s slop’: Lunch programme issues worry school
The primary school will get lunches from a local cafe until the end of the year. And then?
New Zealand news
Hawke’s Bay Tourism secures its $1m lifeline
Napier City Council is backing $450k in funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism's lifeline.
18-year-old facing deportation granted NZ residency after ministerial intervention
Daman Kumar was initially told he'd have to leave the country or he'd be deported.
Afternoon quiz: What is the primary diet of a koala?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
Kiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complications
They clog up an already overburdened public health system, a surgeon says.
Fresh sighting of missing Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and his children
The father and his three children were spotted sitting in a layby on State Highway 4.
Police search for missing man after burned-out car found in Waikato
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
Waikato sports news
NZ rider triumphs in national ‘No Way in Hell’ motorbike race
Wil Yeoman won the ‘No Way in Hell’ race against 160 competitors.
'Really special': Emotional farewell as Skew Wiff retires
Skew Wiff earned over $750,000 and had six Group-level placings.
Waikato business news
The untold story of NZ’s only aircraft manufacturer
NZAero's 70-year story of war, survival & exports.
The final reunion: Former NZ Forest Products workers set to gather
Forest workers to descend on Tokoroa from far and wide.
Original painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctioned
A painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale.
Waikato lifestyle news
What is the cheapest coffee in New Zealand?
Coffees have risen to $4.84, with some paying $6+ for a flat white.
Hot air balloon festival returns to South Waikato
The balloons will also visit the Waipā District this year.
Rural news
Katie Milne talks climate change on The Country
Katie Milne, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Cameron Henderson, and Todd Clark.
'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogs
New research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.
Fishing company lands $16,500 fine for seabird risk, false reports
Macnicol Fishing was found to not use a bird-scaring device and wrongly recording fishing.
OneRoof property news
Wait until August: Economists say more cuts to home loan rates are on the way
Banks are expected to get competitive in their bid for market share.
Hollywood duo selling their NZ bolt-hole - ‘they spent crazy money on this property’
Agent is courting Kiwi country superstar Kaylee Bell as a potential buyer.
The run-down, leaky Ponsonby villa that scared off every other buyer
Peter and Robyn Fuller snapped up the relocated home and turned it into something amazing.
Car news and advice
The most popular colours for cars right now: are you on trend?
BASF's annual colour report breaks down which hues are hot around the world.
Brake pad dust more harmful than diesel emissions: study
Scientists compared brake dust emissions to diesel exhaust particle toxicity.
JAC T9 review: the ute that JAC built
Long-established truck maker's first go at a ute sets a new standard.
More Waikato news
Large Port Waikato bushfire ‘rapidly spreading’, evacuations under way
The blaze continues to burn through layers of vegetation.
Muggy, wet week: Humidity blankets North Island
Why Rotorua is the poster child for this week's high humidity.
Forecast deluges won’t ease North Island’s ‘unusual’ big summer dry
Downpours forecast this week unlikely to put dent in North Island's expanding dryness.
Gang event ends with 'no significant issues', say police
Police continue to monitor the gathering as it comes to an end today.
A second shot at Young Farmer title for Hamilton's Hugh Jackson
'Probably my last crack at the big dance, so it’s now or never to give it everything.'
MetService issues heavy rain warnings, torrential downpours forecast for parts of NZ
Auckland is set to avoid the worst of the front with only a few showers for the region.
Watch: Streaker stops play in Chiefs' win over Blues
The streaker was one of several fans who tried to get a closer look at the on-field action
Man in critical condition after Hamilton shooting
A man presented to hospital with a gunshot wound.