Waikato news
Waipā rates up almost 15% in tough times
Waipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.
Council to meet tenants at home to discuss rent increases
Mayor Toby Adams and his councillors will visit tenants to discuss rent increases.
Auckland scientist’s death on Mt Ruapehu a ‘freak accident’ climbing with friends
Wednesday Davis died on Saturday after falling while climbing Mt Ruapehu.
Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight
Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.
Woman accused of partner's murder says she feared dying in alleged beatings
The woman and a teen driver are accused of running Taku Manu Paul down in a car.
Stop bank starting point for Thames seawall
Scheme aims to protect the town from flooding and rising sea levels.
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Waikato community legends gain royal attention
15 locals have received King's Birthday Honours.
Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers
The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.
'Not a pretty story': Doctor tackles Dry July after losing six family members to cancer
Dr Kevin Pringle will take part in the annual fundraiser for a second time.
Why did baby Isabella die? Kiwi mum's agonising seven-year wait for answers
Mum still waiting for authorities to make formal ruling on what caused Isabella’s death.
Investigation launched into Hamilton councillor who wrote expletive-laden rant
He made the comments in an online submission to Waipā District Council.
New research points to likely cause of 'milky fish'
Anglers report hooking snapper that appear to be malnourished, with mushy, white flesh.
Waikato sports news
Taupō and Tūrangi golf report: players defy driving rain
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's golfers got on this week.
Club rugby: Melville beat back-to-back-to-back champs
Semi-final wins led to teams squaring off for the third time in 2024.
Club rugby: Ōhaupō put Putāruru to sword
Putāruru B claim an away victory in the Division 1B clash.
Waikato business news
'Returns have never been worse': Avocado grower frustrated with industry
Allan Dickinson urges anyone considering planting avocados to think again.
Challenging economic times ‘nothing new’ says Hauraki mayor
Hauraki mayor confident despite challenging economic conditions.
Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.
Waikato lifestyle news
Bake a loaf worth getting nutty about
Whole food ingredients combine in this loaf for a satisfying morning tea snack.
Dry July begins: How we can curb alcohol harm in New Zealand
Reform could be on the cards as the Government reveals five new health targets.
Rural news
The Country: The PM on his Primary Industries Summit address
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, Rob Hewett, Hamish Marr.
China's pet lovers provide 'incredible opportunities' for NZ sheep milk
“They treat their pets very much like you treat a child."
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new dairy farmers to the district
Dairy Women's Network welcomes new farmers to Waipā.
OneRoof property news
Packed to the Rafters star Rebecca Gibney sells her Dunedin home
Stunning house overlooking the ocean had been listed with an asking price of $2.45m.
Kāinga Ora turmoil: Mayor wants answers after controversial housing development paused
She warns there's a shortage of homes in the city.
The big bright-line sell-off: Is the market about to be hit by a flood of cheap properties?
Rule change for investors could lead to a lift in listings.
Car news & advice
NZ new-vehicle sales June: falling for 4th month
Another blow for Kiwi new-car industry as it suffers its lowest sales month in a decade.
Meet the first EV you can charge to 80% in under five minutes
Nyobolt claims its battery charges twice as fast as current technology in the market.
Extreme E rebrands as Extreme H, ditches electric for hydrogen
Extreme H is designed to be a testbed for hydrogen in the wider motoring landscape.
More Waikato news
Final fundraising for Hamilton Gardens' next garden gets under way
The garden is already under development but still needs $300k to be completed.
Snow for Desert Rd, Interislander ferries cancelled as polar blast hits country
Rain forecast for most main centres. Auckland to hit 15C high, fall to 9C low overnight.
‘Beautiful person’: Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist
Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.
Coromandel Matariki event received 'overwhelming' response
Matariki Whangamatā set to be back bigger and better next year.
Long term plans a 'huge burden' says councillor
The three-yearly long term-plan process has been described as 'crazy'.
Have you seen Rachel? Police concern for Huntly woman missing since yesterday
Residents urged to check their properties.
Youths go on overnight crime spree: Alcohol, cigarettes, lollies, ice creams stolen
The spate of thefts was part of an over 100km roundtrip from Cambridge to Waihī Beach.
Innocent motorist dies after being hit by one of two apparently feuding drivers
A 49yo was killed when one of two vehicles speeding and overtaking each other hit his car.