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Waikato player set for Wallaroos debut
Wood helped the Western Force to their maiden finals appearance in 2024.
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Raewyn Newport drank two bottles of wine in four hours.
'That’s when I hit that lightbulb moment' - singer Myshaan
'I started off with RnB, then I moved onto country music and I moved onto Aussie rap'.
'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
SH29 over Kaimai Range to close for four nights
The closures are needed for asphalt renewals and routine maintenance.
Preparations for 56th Fieldays ramp up
This year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.
Wrampling, Burr to make season debut for Chiefs
The Gallagher Chiefs will face Moana Pasifika in Auckland on Friday.
Te Huia train service at risk of discontinuing without NZTA funding
A recent review acknowledged 315 individual records of Te Huia train delays last year.
Two Waikato districts in for 'below-freezing' nights
In some places, Thursday night will see temperatures drop to -2C.
Te Rapa section of Waikato Expressway in need of ramp closures until June
Resurfacing works are moving into the next phase.
Crown agrees to drop murder charge against man who helped plan fatal Sandringham dairy robbery
Shane Tane has now admitted his guilt, but not to murder.
New data sought to support the Māori workforce and services
Survey data will help support kaimahi and the kaupapa Māori service they provide.
Waikato athletes eye up spot in NZ team for World Athletics U20 Championships
Madeleine Waddell has earned selection for both the women’s 400m and 400m hurdles.
Ponsonby gunman dead, Canterbury fires and airborne crash | Focus Morning Bulletin May 8, 2024
Alleged Ponsonby gunman found dead, two Canterbury houses go up in flames and footage emerges of a terrifying airborne crash in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
'He was basically dying': Witness' lifesaving move after dashcam horror
Witness describes moment they pulled four injured from crash wreckage.
‘Pretty dire’ situation for patients as junior doctors strike over pay cuts
One senior hospital doctor says the strike has brought huge ramifications for patients.
FTN Motion to release first Hamilton-produced motorbike
The Wellington-born start-up moved to the Tron earlier this year.
Waikato Museum closes until December for 'significant' work
Hamilton City Council said the work had been planned for a long time.
Hamilton Māori ward councillor resigns, triggering second byelection this year
Councillor Melaina Huaki has resigned effective immediately.
Improvised dish a showstopper at special Waikato master chef contest
The Waikato Indian Cultural Society was blown away by Darshana Patel's creation.
'Abused, ridiculed and discredited': Waipā District Council turns off Facebook comments
Meanwhile, Hamilton City Council reports rise in false information on social media.
New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'
The board received over 40 applications from New Zealand and Australia.
Rugby flashback: The story of Ron Lockwood
Waikato locals may remember Lockwood for his decades of service as a property valuer.
Chiefs Manawa to provide hit-out for USA ahead of Black Ferns clash
Session begins at 4pm on Saturday with the teams doing a mix of gameplay and scenarios.
Smothering, stomping, drowning: Toddler's hellish torture at hands of Huntly man
Bridjid Tamihana admitted 11 charges relating to the treatment of a 23-month-old girl.
Hobbit holes a winner in Waikato BOP Architecture Awards
Three Hobbit Hole facades were excavated and transformed into authentic homes.
All the club rugby action this weekend
Hinuera’s centenary win over Putāruru sees them the only Div. One side yet to lose.
Thrills, horror and humour: Sweeney Todd Musical comes to Hamilton
Sweeney Todd is considered to be a true Stephen Sondheim masterpiece.
Waikato Club Rugby preview
Former Old Glory DC prop Gordon Fullerton returns for Te Awamutu Sports.
A luxury spa and a 'calming' home: Architecture Awards winners announced
The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.
Kaivelata prepares for Chiefs debut
Luke Jacobson will ease back into game day off the bench.
Review says Te Huia is 'on track' with high customer satisfaction
Documents recorded 315 individual train delays last year.