Chicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'
Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.
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Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power
The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.
'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in Matamata
Forty firefighters battled the blaze.
Striking it lucky: Matamata player's $100k Lotto payday
Waikato winners in Saturday night's draw.
One dead and two injured in multiple Waikato crashes
Three crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.
Police fatally shoot man threatening parent and child
Police say the male driver fled during a vehicle stop in Hamilton.
One person with serious injuries after three-vehicle crash near Matamata
One person has sustained serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash.
Roadworks to cause disruptions at Waharoa
Stop-go traffic management will be in place on SH27 at Waharoa but some streets will close
Waikato crash: One in critical condition
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.
Two injured and highway closed after crash near Matamata.
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash on SH29 in Matamata.
Detour required near Matamata for three weeks
Motorists will have to take an alternative route to allow for road works.
Minister talks up four-lane highway from Waikato to BOP
Construction kicked off today on the $43.5 million dollar Piarere roundabout.
Te Aroha and Paeroa in the spotlight for reality TV series
The towns are set to feature on Country House Hunters NZ this week.
Road worker critically injured after being hit by car driven 'at speed'
Man charged after worker struck, nearby staff assaulted and threatened.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in December 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Waikato walks: The five best Te Aroha tramps
There's a family-friendly walk to stretch legs of every size in Te Aroha.
Racing: Glamour Tycoon dashes into rich form for Pukekohe
Busy day ahead for trainer Stephen Marsh.
'True community hall' burns down in rural Waikato
The fire completely destroyed the building.
Te Aroha Spa development put on hold
Investor interest in Te Aroha spa development has cooled.
Big windfall for Waikato tertiary students
Nearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Police seek vehicle of interest in street race stabbing
Police are looking for a white BMW sedan they believe was involved in the incident.
Two stabbed at Waikato street race gathering, police appeal for information
Police are appealing for sightings of a white BMW sedan.
Twelve arrests made overnight in Waikato after illegal street racing
Two people were also stabbed shortly after midnight in the Matamata area.
'Well deserved': The Gone scoops up five NZ Television Awards
Parts of the series were filmed in the Waikato.
'Appetite not there': What next for $37m spa plans?
The potential new development was first explored in 2019.
Major evening delays due soon on Hamilton to Tauranga route
Remedial works on SH1 at Rangiriri are coming to an end while works on SH29 kick off.
Inside a Hobbit home: 'Bucket list' visitors may have to return for another look
Hobbiton's new attraction could have big spin-offs for region's tourism.
Morrinsville man named as SH1 fatal crash victim
The man was initially taken to hospital in a critical condition but has since died.
Cruise passengers miss own wedding at Hobbiton after MPI calls biofoul
'You shall not pass!' Biosecurity NZ tells Australian cruise ship.
"Surprised we are not number one": Mayor stunned by Airbnb ranking
There's plenty to be hospitable about in the Waikato.
'I feel like I'm really going to kill you': Man told girlfriend locked in house
Sean Wilson savagely attacked his partner, beating and kicking her in the head and face.
New Zealand’s top 10 'hospitable' small towns, cities and regions?
Airbnb uses AI and website revamp to help target rural listings across the country.