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Councils warn over water usage
NIWA has advised councils they are in for a hot and humid summer
Boaties urged to give marine mammals wide berth
DoC is investigating after a vessel appeared to collide with a whale near Raglan.
Waikato region key for both Labour and National
The Waikato electorate is key to both Labour and the National parties plans.
1000 jobs need to be filled in dairy industry
The Waikato played host to Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor on Tuesday
Hamilton MP promoted in shadow cabinet
The Hamilton East MP was honoured by his promotion.
Netball and football work to resume their leagues
Sports are set to begin across the region.
Injured jockey's gritty drive to walk again, and then some
Vance says climbing a mountain is symbolic of her journey to be able to walk again.
Piggy banks on new life after crossing the Waikato river
Mr Wilbur the pig managed to swim across the Waikato River in an adventure of a life time.
Company-X spices up virtual reality
Mr Hallett said Company-X can now use virtual reality to help train other industries.
Council cautious over climate change
Hamilton City Council will debate whether to declare a climate emergency later in the year
Dishing up Waikato to the world
The Waikato Food Forum hopes to promote the region's best culinary creations.
Field of legends: Kereone marks 100 years
What's the secret to the Morrinsville rugby club's longevity?
Waikato's growth future on track
Labour MP Jamie Strange is excited for the prospect of rail linking Hamilton towns.
Water-use warning as thirsty city tops March record
On a typical winter day Hamilton would use about 50 million litres.
Further water restrictions possible for Hamilton
Hamilton has been on water alert level one since the start of December
Solar-powered coat designed to save piglets
Georgia Fulton's invention is designed as an alternative to controversial farrowing crates
Waikato residents lose free access to Hamilton's libraries
Waikato Library users will have to pay to keep using Hamilton's services.
Youngsters given riding lessons under war horse memorial fund
Nine students will be taught to ride thanks to the War Horse Statue Memorial Project.
Fonterra warns the council over the Te Awa Lakes development
Fonterra has warned Hamilton City council over the development of Te Awa Lakes.
Door still open for shared water company between Waipa and Hamilton
The shared water company would manage water, wastewater and services for the region.
Hamilton needs to cut water use or pay millions
Hamilton will require a new water treatment plant costing more than $100 million by 2045.
Water use in Hamilton still too high despite heavy rain
Water usage has still be too high in Hamilton.
Mane Event celebrates everything to do with horses
Jousting, re-enactments and dance performances were all on show at the Mane Event.
Clydesdales to lead Armistice Day parade
Six Clydesdale horses pulling a WWI artillery gun will lead a parade in Hamilton
Labour MP takes up pumpkin challenge
The Great Pumpkin Carnival is months away, but locals are already planting their pumpkins
Saving our native birds
Predator Free Hamilton is looking to save New Zealand's native birds
Reservoir pumps into action
Hamilton mayor Andrew King activated the pumps to open the new Rototuna Reservoir.