Key BOP-Waikato highway to close for maintenance
Route between the two regions will close overnight on four consecutive days.
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Waikato Business Awards draw in record number of entries
The finalists will be announced in September.
Families desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelves
About 193,000 children in NZ have eczema, which is more prevalent in Pasifika and Māori.
Hamilton on track for 520 new state homes this year, hundreds more planned
Of Waikato's 582 new social homes being built this year, 520 of them are in Hamilton City.
Motorcyclist in critical condition after early morning Hamilton crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Massey and Greenwood Streets in Frankton.
Mum of three reached the bottom, now she's on her way up
After years of pain, Kimi Parata breaks her cycle of offending.
'Just let it happen': 67yo's words about rape to schoolgirl on bus
He touched the teen's thigh as he spoke to her about rape.
Netball: FTNC Premier come back with a vengeance
In the third game of the second round of the comp, most of the games were quite close.
Waikato Expressway update: Horotiu southbound on-ramp to close for several weeks
The closures would allow for resurfacing works to take place, NZTA said.
Waikato win! Lotto luck for Ōtorohanga player
One store sold 10 winning tickets plus a second division Powerball winner.
'We used the pools for a hot shower': Families go months without power because of non-payment
Households choose between heating and cooking to keep the power on.
Police crash investigator retires after 43 years
Sport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.
Waikato police find two teens 'safe and well' after disappearance
Police said the two teens were found "safe and well".
First he targeted jewellery stores. Then teen crim graduated to prison stabbings
Two brazen daytime heists, both terrifying shoppers at crowded malls, netted $850,000.
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finals
Top 2024 women's try scorer grateful for her Melville team and family.
New club rugby trophy honours legacy of Waikato All Blacks greats
The first match for the Clarke Family Cup took place in Morrinsville last weekend.
Hamilton Long-Term Plan adopted with focus on balancing the books
Hamilton City Council adopted its Long-Term Plan 2024-34 yesterday.
Hamilton Gardens among top 1% of things to do in the world - again
Hamilton's much-loved visitor attraction already featured in the ranking in 2023.
'Strong lines of inquiry' into fatal 'road rage' crash
The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.
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.
Road rage crash: Innocent motorist killed was much-loved family man
Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.
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.
Final fundraising for Hamilton Gardens' next garden gets under way
The garden is already under development but still needs $300k to be completed.
Netball: Align Health Rangers 'ruthless' against Marist Verdettes
The second match of round two brought some surprise upsets.
Rugby talent selected for University of Waikato Chiefs Under-18 camp
The camp also acts as a trial for players to earn New Zealand Schools team selection.
Double whammy: Two Lotto outlets sell double winners
Several Waikato players win thousands in weekend draw.
'Nothing better': Top Waikato surgeon on his life-changing work in Samoa
Dr Askar Kukkady is still performing miracles, 20 years on.
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.
From Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magic
Events and activities seek to preserve old and new traditions in the community.
Free bus rides on offer to Hamilton Matariki event
This year’s theme is ‘Matariki heri kai’, meaning 'Matariki. the bringer of food’.
Waikato road deaths six times higher this month than in June 2023
This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
Killer attacked in dock as he's jailed for partner's manslaughter
Corrections staff and court security were assaulted in the melee.