New Zealand‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurantTony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.18 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandHundreds turn out for festival despite strong winds grounding balloonsThe Balloons over Waikato Festival kicked off today.18 Mar 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Massive problem’: Man five times over limit drank bottle of vodka then ‘went for a drive’The 35-year-old had been sentenced just months earlier for the same thing.18 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Repugnant to justice’: Judge says jail only option for serial shoplifterKenneth Waaka didn't want media to take his photo because he was embarrassed.17 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Milestone in the history of Boon': Hamilton celebrates special centenaryHamilton's much-loved street art festival turned 10 last weekend.17 Mar 03:13 AM
New Zealand‘I was in bed for a year’: Cancer survivor calls for $220k-a-year drug to be fundedOther patients consider moving overseas or starting a Givealittle to pay for the drug.17 Mar 03:02 AM
New Zealand‘No remorse’: 50-year-old jailed for child abuse imagery – againThe man had nine different user accounts for apps to exchange photos and videos.16 Mar 09:00 PM
Sport‘Pretty farcical’: Empty high-performance centre under scrutinyIntended as a central training hub, the Karāpiro site is now underused.16 Mar 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil GiffordPhil Gifford: Forget the bomb squad, Crusaders prove rugby should be beautifulOPINION: There were tight derby matches and a spectacular blow-out.16 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAlex PowellAlex Powell: Lawson’s biggest strength can save Red Bull’s seasonOPINION: What we learned from the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.16 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: Telcos worry about levy rise, Starlink in the gun, liquidator of Kim Dotcom-founded crypto firm updatesConsumer advocates and the industry are at odds. PLUS: Updates on two crypto liquidations.16 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Prepare for heat stress’: Extreme NZ hot streaks expected to riseScientists warn Hamilton's once-in-a-decade February heatwave is sign of what's to come.16 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelHamilton in a campervan: Make the most of a long weekendCombine your trip with Balloons over Waikato this month.16 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after Hamilton homicideA second victim remains in a critical condition in hospital.15 Mar 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Petty and extreme’: NZ pool champ suspended, excluded from World GamesThe NZ Pool Association cited 'unsportsmanlike behaviour' for suspending the champion.15 Mar 04:00 PM
Super RugbyChiefs hang on to top Blues in blockbusterDonning the garb of superheroes didn’t change the script for the Blues and Chiefs. 15 Mar 08:21 AM
Super RugbyChiefs battle to thrilling win over BluesAll the action as the Chiefs edged the Blues in Hamilton.15 Mar 07:51 AM
New ZealandLotto Powerball: Two lucky punters win $5.5 million eachTwo Kiwis to wake up much richer on Sunday morning.15 Mar 07:34 AM
New ZealandHave you seen this vehicle? Police seek help in locating black Ford Territory related to Hamilton homicidePolice are hoping to locate a man last seen driving the vehicle as part of investigations.15 Mar 04:38 AM
New ZealandMan dead, second critical as police launch homicide investigationThird man sought as inquiries into overnight incident begin.14 Mar 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBanning teens from bars: Is it discerning or discriminatory?Market St Bar in Napier doesn't let in teens after 9pm for safety reasons.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRussian disinformation sites target NZ with te reo Māori content'Pravda' sites in New Zealand are part of a global 'hybrid war' campaign.14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ needs a long-term vision for infrastructureOPINION: 'Why do we have to spend time and money cleaning up after the incompetents?'14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘United in our commitment’: Saviour found for school lunches after Libelle Group liquidationThe Herald is aware of at least seven schools that closed their tuckshops today.14 Mar 08:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRecord low lake levels push regulator to strengthen power supply rulesThe move has been made to ensure consumers have reliable power in the colder months.14 Mar 03:19 AM
New Zealand'No prior notice': School tuckshops close across NZ amid lunch provider's liquidationThe Herald is aware of at least seven schools that have closed their tuckshops from today.14 Mar 02:38 AM
New ZealandA young, violent armed robber and his time behind bars with the Man Up groupHe carried out five armed robberies but is now considered a role model for younger men.13 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogsAs an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.13 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’A local woman said she had pulled five toddlers off the same stretch of train tracks. 13 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Beloved student’ fatally struck by train namedMatamata College has paid tribute to Sarie Morton. 12 Mar 11:38 PM
New ZealandHundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/hMayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.12 Mar 07:48 PM
CrimeMayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata CollegePolice and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.12 Mar 07:46 PM
New ZealandThree veteran suicides in three weeks but no way to track how common it isA veteran group plan to crowd-source suicide data to build database the Government didn't.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen who gave underage girl drugs before unlawful sex too young to be jailedThe teen is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.12 Mar 06:00 AM
