Waikato news

'Property hoarder' selling derelict cottage with no plumbing

Painter Peter McGregor bought riverside property on a whim.

Has the Cardrona Hotel got a new owner? Town is on tenterhooks

Locals say sale is a “very big deal”.

Cambodian businessman’s East Auckland mega-mansion for sale

The 725sqm home has seven bedrooms and a lot of Hollywood glamour.

Ed McKnight: Are investors stopping first-time buyers from getting on the property ladder?

Both groups tend to target entry-level homes.

Ratima wins race for No 9 jersey as All Blacks name strongest side for Pumas

For the first time in 2025, no debutants have been named in the matchday 23.

Forsman has flyer and progressive stayer aiming at $100,000 targets

$100,000 races don't come much different than the two being run in NZ tomorrow.

Fillies give Oaks Stud huge hand in first black-type age group race

The 3-year-old season starts to warm up at Ruakākā with some familiar colours to the fore.

Hayden Wilde overcomes horrific accident to win major race in London

Hayden Wilde won a major race in London after a tough recovery.

'Quite an art': Potter's journey from dairy farms to kiln mastery

Roto-o-Rangi potter Janet Smith has spent her childhood and working life on dairy farms.

Hamilton Musical Theatre's In The Heights 'dynamic, supportive and fun'

The show was written by award-winning composer Lin Manuel Miranda.

Rhubarb rush: Waikato café sells out of 'hundreds' of pies after award win

The cafe was one of four Waikato winners at this year's Bakels NZ Pie Awards.

Book Month and rugby galore – here's what's on in Waikato

What events are on in Waikato?

'Quite an art': Potter's journey from dairy farms to kiln mastery

Roto-o-Rangi potter Janet Smith has spent her childhood and working life on dairy farms.

Seabed miner slows fast track with ‘cynical’ response

Trans-Tasman Resources has failed to provide information asked for by officials.

'Mindless behaviour': Vandals damage road signs in Rangitīkei

It will cost an estimated $10,000 to install new signs.

'Wool queen' Philippa Wright on The Country

Cam Eyre, George Dodson, Hugh Jackson, Philippa Wright, Barry Soper, and Chris Brandolino.

Special tourism initiative gifts weekend getaways to people in need

A Waikato holiday home business wants to give back to the community.

87yo to row Tauranga Harbour in tribute to son’s Atlantic feat

The journey honours his late son Phil, a record-setting transatlantic rower.

'If you're not growing, you're dying': How a Kiwi musician turned struggles into a message of strength

Emma G had 24 brain surgeries by age 10. Now, she's helping mental health through music.

From puppy chaos to competitive husky racing

'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'

Honda e:N1 full review: like an HR-V with bonus electric

Honda NZ's first full EV is a safe bet for the brand's loyal customers.

Cadillac New Zealand serves up ‘zero GST’ $16k discount on Lyriq EV

Discount packages across NZ and Australia aim to stimulate sales of new American EV.

Ridden: Triumph Speed Twin 1200 is not the Thruxton, okay?

The new Speed Twin 1200 fills the gap left by the much-loved Thruxton.

MG4 makes history with first semi-solid-state battery in a mass-produced EV

The elusive “next big thing” in EV batteries has just stepped into the showroom queue. 

Hayden Wilde overcomes horrific accident to win major race in London

Hayden Wilde won a major race in London after a tough recovery.

Two more people arrested over Tyreece Te Pairi's death

The pair appeared in the Hamilton District Court today.

Police name 'treasured Mema' as Desert Rd crash victim

The two-vehicle collision happened about 1.10pm on June 7.

Orca seen at a Whitianga beach

Three orca were spotted swimming only 3 metres away from two women at a Whitianga beach. Video / Hayley Jones