Waste-to-energy plant application called in by Environment Minister
The plant is proposed to be built in Te Awamutu.
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Current CEO Chris Joblin announced his resignation in June.
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The recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.
Shepherd turned event whiz in line for award
The NZ Event Awards 2024 finalists feature six nominees from Waikato.
Netball: St Paul’s completely overwhelm Marist Verdettes in semifinals
All spectators are welcome to the finals on Thursday.
All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter joins Gallagher Chiefs on two-year deal
Carter, a World Rugby Sevens Player nominee, switches to Chiefs after Olympics quarter-fin
Dairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from India
Dairy company fined $420k for misleading customers.
'Not mature enough': New security guard called police about a fake supermarket shooting
Leah Grayling made several hoax 111 calls and would laugh when police turned up.
Man screamed 'I'll run you over b****' as he drove towards his ex-partner
But a judge has given Legion Turner a chance, saying 'you let me down, you go to prison'.
Tears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-Rose
The Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.
Emergency services respond to Hamilton house fire
Nobody was home at the time of the fire.
'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming form
A coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.
Dog's life saved thanks to 12k social media followers
The paralysed pooch was diagnosed with help from his fans.
'Hybrid player': All Black Sevens star signs with Chiefs
The Waikato franchise has received a boost ahead of the 2025 season.
Defence say dad's 'magic carpet ride' caused Waikato toddler's fatal injuries
But, the Crown says it was Harlee-Rose's stepmum who snapped and killed the 2-year-old.
Koroneihana: 'We need to focus on getting in the waka and working together'
King Tūheitia uses his coronation celebrations to call New Zealanders as one.
Waikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finals
The 2024 competition raises money for NZ mental health and dog-related charities.
'I live in constant fear of death': Fatal crash victim's sister describes ongoing trauma
The repeat drink-driver who killed her brother has now been sent to jail.
'Much needed' new radiology clinic opens in Tauranga
Bay cancer patients will be able to get scans locally.
'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddler
The Crown alleges Jessica Mulford stomped on toddler Harlee-Rose.
NZ’s youngest MP ‘surprised’ to make preferred PM list
"The thought of being Prime Minister has not crossed my mind."
Samipeni Finau re-signs with Gallagher Chiefs and NZ Rugby until 2026
Chiefs coach McMillan says he is 'excited to be part of the journey'.
Waikato suffers first loss in Farah Palmer Cup against Canterbury
Waikato missed a last-minute chance to win, with Canterbury holding on for a 10-7 triumph.
Waikato secure first 2024 NPC win with 26-20 over Counties Manukau
Senita Lauaki shines on debut as Waikato edge past Counties Manukau.
Top jockey caught with cocaine in his system claims he mistakenly ingested it in a drink
The A-class jockey has now been given his second ban from the sport since 2021.
Police arrest 18yo for allegedly ramming cop car with ute at Hamilton ‘invasion’ boy racer event
Over 1000 people gathered on Saturday night. They shot fireworks at officers.
'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae
'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.
Netball: FTNC Premier Reserve calm under pressure
The team was expecting a tough and close game.
Stolen ute believed to have been used to ram police car
A police officer was knocked to the ground during the incident.
Watch - 'Hostile and violent': Boy racer events orchestrated to attack cops - police union
Video footage shows a ute reversing at speed to ram a police vehicle.
Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen
Home Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions
Watch: Four police cars damaged in 'hostile, violent' car event
Four police cars were damaged in total.
Watch: Ute rams police car during 'Hamilton invasion' as boy racers descend on city
The ute can be seen reversing at speed and ramming the police car.