Burnouts, toots and taunts: Waikato farmer confronts teens with tractor, metal pole
“They were enticing a reaction, they wanted a reaction and they got a reaction,” Judge Philip Crayton said…
Waikato regional councillor group backtracks on promise to quit Local Government NZ
Tipa Mahuta’s vote could not be recorded due to technology issues. The vote comes after seven councils, including…
Te Awa Lakes Waikato: Inside the 2500-home housing development plan
Developer Simon Perry, a director of the Perry Group, said home ownership in New Zealand was declining, and…
BX-9 boxing: Sheilla Yama title fight and Manu Vatuvei comeback on card for Auckland event
However, the IBF has already published new rankings before this weekend’s bout, which see Yama in place 5…
Woman fleeces $823k from Waikato charity
She appeared in the Hamilton District Court this morning, where, through her lawyer Mark Jepson, she pleaded guilty…
Homegrown announces date for 2027 Hamilton festival return
Organisers said the 2026 event drew around 25,000 people to Kirikiriroa and delivered a strong boost to the…
Web over Waikato: Spider expert explains massive spiderweb blankets seen in Huntly
“Thought they’d be interesting because people in the city don’t get them.” Spider ballooning season typically occurs in…
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…