Waikato Expressway extension forces family from Tīrau Rd home of 40 years
But the change is painful for the Fletchers, whose home is in its path. They signed a full…
Taupiri’s Courtney Johansen suffers brain aneurysm while pregnant with first baby
Johansen’s aunt Paula Graham told the Herald her niece proudly dedicated her life to sport and the community.…
The Rookie stars Melissa O’Neil and Lisseth Chavez surprise Ōtorohanga cafe
She eventually gained the confidence to ask how their meal was going and told them she “loved their…
Matamata couple win Waikato share farmer of the year, eye equity partnership
“We thought about it last winter but only got around to entering on the last night,” Glenn said.…
Waikato flooding: Labour leader Chris Hipkins visits damaged Ōtorohanga school
“I remember the smell,” she said. Hipkins’ visit came on the tail end of Cyclone Vaianu, one of…
Police chase sparked after more than 200 litres of diesel stolen from commercial property near Hamilton
Waikato western area commander Inspector Andrew Mortimore said yesterday’s call gave police a head start. “By the time…
2 people injured in weekend fatal crash now stable in Waikato Hospital
The young men were all out of the vehicle when the emergency services arrived. Two were pronounced dead…
Second person dies, two in serious condition after Wairere Drive, Hamilton, truck crash
Hato Hone St John sent four ambulances, two rapid response vehicles and an operations manager to the crash,…
South Waikato sheep dairy boosts sustainability and Spring Sheep output
The dairy operations have several support blocks growing maize, grazing heifers and lambs. Setting up a sheep dairy…
Ancestry: Waikato great-grandmother meets biological father in Germany thanks to DNA test
“[I’ve done] so much thinking over the last two years … and to finally, actually get there and…
Mum Brooke Knight left newborn in Waikato Hospital to help her partner with a robbery
‘Give us your money’ The two victims were known to Knight and Gray through mutual friends. About 11am…
Waikato mum battles waiting lists and insurance for son’s feeding-tube surgery
Xavier lives with a combination of rare genetic conditions and cannot tolerate natural sugars, meaning he relies on…