Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
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People warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing done
More rain could turn the river orange again this week.
Urgency called for in tackling invasive seaweed
Concerns raised Government is not doing enough to tackle caulerpa.
Wilding pines to be removed from Hauturu Motu/Clark Island in Whangamatā
Wilding pines scattered across an island off the coast of Whangamatā will get the chop.
NZ’s youngest MP ‘surprised’ to make preferred PM list
"The thought of being Prime Minister has not crossed my mind."
Vessel salvaged after running aground on Coromandel beach
Maritime NZ confirmed it is investigating after fishing boat beached in the Coromandel.
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
Paeroa musician hits the right notes and wins national recognition
Annafinau Tukuitoga is strumming up a storm with her brand of bluegrass.
Housing shortage: Waikato will need up to 61,500 more homes by 2043
Waikato's housing shortage has gone from bad to worse over the past five years.
Business awards winners encourage others to get involved
'It is critical for any business to be a valued part of their local community.'
Possum control providing 'stark' difference to Coromandel forests
DOC compared areas where 1080 has been used to those where it has not.
New surf lifesaving building gets $1.5m boost
Whiritoa Lifeguard Service is planning to build a $5 million clubhouse.
Council told to tread carefully with flood model
The same model could be used in other areas across the Coromandel.
Official funding for events to lift regional tourism
The Government is giving grants to boost Bay of Plenty and Coromandel tourism.
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.
Opinion: Science needed to solve milky-fleshed snapper syndrome
OPINION: Let’s face it - nobody wants to be catching sick fish.
Late-night fight at old Paeroa racecourse leaves one hospitalised
Police are looking for the offender.
Why some Waikato election boundaries are changing
Approximately 2400 Thames-Coromandel voters would move into Waihou constituency.
Millions of mussels to help restore Hauraki Gulf ecosystem
Green-lipped mussels used to reverse destructive fishing practices.
Opinion: Mushy snapper - overfishing is starving NZ's most iconic species to death
OPINION: Listen to what our starving snapper are telling us - and do something.
Waikato council changes tack on representation proposal
Hauraki District Council agrees to retain the status quo of 13 councillors plus the mayor.
Waikato vet launches special education kit for kids
Anexa Vets hopes to spark an interest in the career of a veterinarian from an early age.
Hauraki community gets behind jammy campaign
Hundreds of Hauraki kids will be warm with new pyjamas this winter.
Hauraki Gulf protection: 20 years of advocating gets green light
The select committee has unanimously supported that the bill be passed.
Council to meet tenants at home to discuss rent increases
Mayor Toby Adams and his councillors will visit tenants to discuss rent increases.
One person dead after van rolls on SH27
Emergency services responded around 11pm to the crash in Hauraki District.
Challenging economic times ‘nothing new’ says Hauraki mayor
Hauraki mayor confident despite challenging economic conditions.
Waihī Recreation Hub soon to become reality
The project has received another significant funding boost.
Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two
Hamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.
Hauraki district welcomes 19 new citizens
Hauraki District Council Mayor Toby Adams hosted the group on May 29 in Paeroa.
Wetland project under way
Whangamatā residents have received an onsite briefing about the project.
Coromandel tourism organisation under review
A report has made multiple recommendations for improvement.
NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives
Winter means potholes and flooding are the big issues for motorists.