Waikato drought plan pushes ahead despite looming council reforms
Droughts that were once in a generation are now nearly “every other year”, creating less water and more…
Thief takes wheelbarrow full of food and tools from Thames charity
“We are so sorry to our families in our schools and communities that we have told food is…
New $131m Waikato acute mental health unit nears completion for patients
Designed to support people experiencing acute mental distress, the facility will focus on recovery, dignity and well-being in…
Meremere 21 Speedway relaunch brings Waikato high‑bank track back to life
“At the beginning, people looked at the place and thought I was mad,” Brocas said. “It looked like…
Sunset Beach sea wall project aims to slow Port Waikato erosion
In 2022, the Waikato District Council asked residents to “manage retreat” after two homes were left uninhabitable when…
MyChoice gambling harm app launched as online casino licences loom
Problem gamblers can self-exclude themselves from venues, but have to complete exclusion paperwork and get their photo taken.…
Coromandel fireworks ban in force as summer visitors surge
“The vegetation in this area is mainly scrub, which is very quick to burn when dry. “It only…
Waikato’s Newstead Orchard: Future secured as new partner takes over operations
Her brother and head orchardist, John Woolford, was also keen for more time away from the orchard work.…
Police rescue disoriented trampers from Raglan bush
Jazlyn Whales Journalist·NZ Herald· 18 Oct, 2025 06:55 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…