'Grateful': Russian adoptee finds brothers living less than two hours away
Valentina Burgess didn't know much about her life before she was adopted at age 4.
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Hawke’s Bay teen secures Rod Drury’s backing for second-hand uniform website Get Uniformed
'It’s a great initiative', young Hawke's Bay entrepreneur backed by Rod Drury.
Watch - 'Absolutely reeks': Waikato hit by 'horrendous' stench after giant offal spill on SH3
Motorists are advised to take care around the area.
Residents welcome renewed green recreation space
The newly upgraded Waitaha Reserve has been officially opened in Welcome Bay, Tauranga.
Serious crash closes SH3 in Te Awamutu, eight injured
Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.
Watch: Triumphs, tears and tenacity – a year inside leading Kiwi football team
Watch: The Herald spent a year in camp with a top NZ football club – catch all the drama.
Thundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take care
Motorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.
‘Doors are beginning to open for women who enjoy getting out on the farm’
Annual East Coast Farming Expo to put focus on females.
Sale of Hawke’s Bay forest nets $4m for council
Tararua District Council has sold a forest. Now other assets are headed for the market.
Danger, frustration and rubbish dumping lead to installation of barrier arm
Danger, frustration and rubbish dumping on Whitianga Wharf.
'Utterly stupid and selfish': Crash victim's family front killer meth-driver
The woman had kids in the car when she ploughed into the back of Raymond Mathews.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in February 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Glimmer of hope for NZME's Waikato community newspapers
The Taupō & Tūrangi Herald will continue in the new year – what about the rest?
Govt ends pilot programme for Māori and Pacific, sparking outrage
Leaders call for community-driven health campaigns to address bowel cancer inequities.
Opinion: Local Government Act needs urgent reform for accountability
OPINION: The act has critical deficiencies that undermine its goals.
'Blew us away': Appeal donations mean some 'get to have a Christmas this year'
Salvation Army sends massive aroha to 'generous' community as preliminary tally revealed.
Vintage treasures await at Geraldine's car and machinery museum
There's something for everyone at the Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club Museum.
'Most enormous thank you': Appeal raises record-breaking tally for foodbank
Two big business donations capped off the six-week fundraising drive.
'Not ready to die': Pilot crushed by loader, loses leg but still flying
He used his belt to stop the bleeding and waited 45 minutes before being spotted.
Gang members arrested after alleged 200kg meth heist at Port of Tauranga
Two men allegedly broke into shipping container and pulled out five suitcases of drugs.
North Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpours
Motorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.
Farmer, soldier, vet: The man behind Comley Green
Nichol Ashton Larney arrived in NZ in 1875 and became prominent in the Piako District.
Mangamuka Gorge reopens after $204m repair, restoring key route
Far North residents celebrate as Mangamuka Gorge reopens, ending costly detours.
Editorial: Christmas donations show community spirit still shining through
OPINION: In trying financial times, people still find the capacity to give.
Death of Spark the kiwi prompts call to slow down for 'precious taonga'
'Kiwi move quite quickly and have absolutely no road sense,' trust says.
Child in serious condition after falling, hitting their head at Whangārei Falls
The incident was reported about 7.30pm.
Pair on bicycle seriously injured after motorbike hit-and-run in Northland
Police said the motorcyclist fled the scene immediately after the crash.
'She panicked': Mum feared OT uplift after brothers' brutal fight over Lego
The children needed medical assistance but the parents failed to take them.
NZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic flow
The Transport Agency says traffic moves more 'steadily' with fewer lanes.
‘They were smashed everywhere’: Teen rescues kids swept into ‘violent’ surf
Keira Hayidakis, 18, fought off rough waves and strong currents to save two children.
Government to end emergency housing contracts with two more Rotorua motels
Two more motels will stop being contracted by the Government for emergency housing.
Rocket Lab launch, SH2 closure changes, return to fire restrictions
News from around Tairāwhiti in a brief format.
‘Champion for the Coast’: Bill Burdett remembered by friends, colleagues and whānau
The former councillor and East Coast Rugby Union life member died on Thursday.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Juicy Fest cancelled amid licensing woes
'Juicy Fest has faced tough opposition from authorities and NZ Police'.