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Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.
‘Long overdue’: Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta
The new rules will take effect for this year’s regatta at Lake Karāpiro.
Waikato athletes shine: 13 of New Zealand’s 20 Olympic medals from Paris 2024
Cambridge rowers Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors won gold, defeating reigning champions.
Great Kiwi Summer Festival: Light and sound show for Lake Karāpiro
The event celebrated its first year in 2023 after Covid cancelled it two years in a row.
Night works scheduled for SH1 near Cambridge
Finishing touches are being applied to a fifth turnaround bay.
Te Awamutu Rowing Club honours local talent at prizegiving
New Zealand Masters Rowing Championships will be held at Lake Karāpiro later in the year.
Karapiro couple nuts about macadamias
Paul Gardiner & Helen Stockman are one season away from seeing the fruits of their labour.
Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
Cambridge jetski racer to test new waters at overseas competitions
The 19-year-old has been racing for only 15 months.
Watch: Balloons over Waikato celebrates glorious festival start
Despite the early start, Hamilton Lake and Innes Common were packed this morning.
Jet skiers descend on Lake Karāpiro for national champs
About 40 competitors from across New Zealand will take part in the event.
Think you've done every Auckland day out imaginable? Think again.
Discover Karepiro Bay by kayak, the perfect activity to see out summer.
Animal welfare in the spotlight at special conference
The conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.
Piarere safety improvements in final stages
The Hickey Road intersection of SH1 has been known for road deaths and serious injuries.
Holiday over - it's back to road works for Waikato crews
NZTA is reminding Waikato motorists of significant upcoming roadworks.
Heart surgery nan cheers on the clan at waka ama nationals
Mereana Hona is the face and voice of the Heart Foundation’s Stand Strong campaign.
Thousands arrive for big week of waka ama
Thousands of paddlers descend on Lake Karāpiro for waka ama contests.
Waka ama competitors return to Lake Karapiro for nationals
Seven days of magic at the Waka Ama Championships.
'Serious injuries': Four-vehicle crash in Waikato
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Delays expected on multiple Waikato highways
A significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas
Popular Waikato reserve to reopen for Labour Weekend
Keeley Reserve at Karapiro will reopen in time for Labour Weekend.
DNA match: Bloody airbag used to nab crash driver who fled after injuring four
He also lied to police and insurance, claiming his vehicle had been stolen.