Ironman Taupō 2026: Inside Hamilton businessman’s six‑month training push
“It usually tells me I’m on the right track. As we get older, we get comfortable and every…
Northland teacher and sportsman Harry Darkins farewelled at Whangārei
Darkins, 36, died after being struck by a vehicle on Puketona Rd in Haruru in the early hours…
HDC finds baby’s death linked to ‘list of errors’ by staff at Health NZ Waitematā
“This has not only been a clinical failure but a deeply personal tragedy that has left lasting emotional…
Shane Khan ordered to serve full jail term after baseball bat attack on mate in Hamilton
Under the three-strikes law, reinstated by the Government in June 2025, the first strike involves a warning, while…
Winston Peters takes aim at Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman for comments on US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
The bank did release a statement earlier, prior to Peters’ intervention, saying Dr Breman had co-signed as “she…
Classic 1939 Ford flathead V8 truck: From coalfields workhorse to showpiece
Bryan’s parents had Valiants, a Ford flathead truck and a Bedford truck. Bryan’s Ford flathead truck was bought…
Waikato event guide 2026: The big events coming to the region this year
Danielle Zollickhofer Waikato News Director & Multimedia Journalist·Waikato Herald· 6 Jan, 2026 06:00 PM4 mins to read Subscribe…
On The Up: Mangonui schoolboys honoured for saving classmate in playground emergency
Marley receiving his Courage in Action cape from Natalie Samson. Their quick thinking ensured school staff were alerted…
Supermoon, Wolf Moon or full moon? Kiwis share their photos
On average, the moon is about 380,000km away from the Earth, but in the last few days it…
New Year 2026 Honours: The full list of knights, dames, honourees
Dorothy Myrtle Spotswood, Oriental Bay, Wellington, for services to philanthropy Knights companion (KNZM) Scott Ronald Glyndwr Dixon, CNZM,…
NZTA orders data analysis to identify full scale of falsely recorded breath tests
One update, from October 27, said NZTA had identified a preferred supplier to independently analyse the breath screening…
Employment Relations Authority orders school to temporarily reinstate deputy principal accused of misusing funds
The deputy principal then lodged a claim of unjustified dismissal with the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), which this…