Surge in shark sightings may be related to El Niño climate shift
'Don’t swim where people are fishing...and avoid swimming at dawn and dusk'.
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Missing man's dog found 2 months after disappearance
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Armed Offenders Squad arrest man after Raglan firearms incident
A 47-year-old from Pōkeno is due in court after drama at Manu Bay.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in November 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Taupō summer safety: Inflatable pools, alchohol among risks
Calls increase significantly in the Taupō area over the festive period, St John says.
Witnesses sought after fatal crash, Thames Coast Rd reopened
People travelling to and from Coromandel township had to go via Whitianga.
Waikato Hospital sees steady patient numbers while Taupō Hospital’s double
Taupō Hospital’s patient numbers have rocketed since Christmas.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Waikato walks: The top 5 Firth of Thames tramps for families
The best spots to stretch your legs on a road trip along the Firth of Thames.
Stellar cast and crew brings Bernstein story to life
One of the best films of the year has landed on Netflix.
Tairua Surf Life Saving Club illuminated by solar gift
The new solar panels help towards the club's 'primary goal of keeping beaches safe'.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in September 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
8 family activities for rainy Waikato days
What do you do in the Waikato when it won't stop raining? We've rounded up some ideas.
Hamilton homicide: Woman, 24, charged with assault after man found dead in driveway
A woman has been charged with assault, and police say more charges are likely.
'Not great, unless you like rain': Severe thunderstorm waning for Canterbury
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for the centre of the North Island.
Planes, pies and pou: An award-winning year for Taupō
It's been an amazing 2023 for Taupō, with multiple awards won across the year.
Fire and Emergency bans fireworks for Thames-Coromandel
Fenz declare a restricted fire season and fireworks ban for summer in Thames-Coromandel.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in August 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.
Police encourange Kiwis to safely ring in new year
'We all have a responsibility to ensure our friends and whānau are safe this summer.'
Homicide inquiry launched after man found dead in Hamilton driveway
The man was found at an address in Melville just after midnight.
Waikato New Year’s Eve weather to bring rain
It's looking like a wet end to 2023 in the Waikato region.
How can I spend New Year's in the Waikato?
How should you spend your New Year's? We've rounded up the biggest events.
Whangamatā GP awarded QSM
Dr Michael Miller is acknowledged for services to rural health in the New Year Honours.
‘Sport is the way community survives’: Bruce Nairn awarded Queen’s Service Medal
50 years ago, this QSM recipient set target to volunteer 10 per cent of his working week.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in July 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Back-to-back events to rock Coromandel next weekend
The line-up includes Australian-New Zealand band Coterie, Alchemist, and Set Mo.
Council’s teams hard at work over festive season
While many enjoy a break over Christmas and New Year, infrastructure workers are busy.
Waikato on heavy rain weather watch
Significant rain is expected across the Waikato today.
Narnjarte brings symphony of puppetry, juggling, and illusion to Hauraki
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As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Flurry of court claims for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
The receiver's first report has been released today.
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