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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

Police, WorkSafe probe death at rural Waikato property
Emergency staff responded to a death at a rural property on Tuesday.

Alabama Lass bounding into spring campaign
Filly trained by Matamata couple garnered plenty of interest as a juvenile last season.

Slander, construction errors, fist fights: The story of Te Aroha's Coulter Bridge
The Coulter Bridge in Te Aroha was officially opened 95 years ago.

One person dies, another hospitalised after serious crash in Waikato
Morrinsville-Tāhuna Rd is blocked, motorists should use an alternate route.

Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.

'Misguided loyalty': Parents pay the price after coercing victim to change her statement
Henry and Deborah Dalley's son was in custody after assaulting a woman.

Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato
Police were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.

'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”

Council fined after 2.8 million litres of 'raw human sewage' spilled into 'spiritually significant' stream
"Multiple alarms were raised, and their being ignored had serious consequences.”

Waikato club rugby: Suburbs roaring in 2024
United Matamata Sports look to remain unbeaten at home in the second round.

Five people injured after car and truck crash
Emergency services were alerted to the crash about 12.10pm.

Young couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they own
Baby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.

Lotto luck for Te Aroha player
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday night.

Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.

SH2 fatal crash victim named
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.

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.

Racing: Legarto has building blocks to construct solid campaign
Ken Kelso says Matamata mare has come back 'huge'.

Passenger burned by in-flight coffee spill faces lengthy wait for Emirates’ response
The Morrinsville man says the airline's 60-day reply time is ridiculous.

Waikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teams
Ōtorohanga Sports Club's Cortez Ratima is one of five new All Blacks.

Putāruru win Women’s Championship
Hamiton Old Boys and Ōtorohanga could not be split apart.

Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors
'The cheapest part is always the purchase and then the costs set in.'

Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.

Body found near Wairere Falls: Family of Pauline Grey thank police, iwi for search
A rāhui is in place on the Wairere Falls Track for the next seven days.

SH27 Matamata to close for three nights
The testing is necessary ahead of road rehabilitation work.

'Did not return': Drone deployed in search for missing woman, 67, near Wairere Falls
Police want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.

'Nice pat on the back': Race starter made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
McGovern said it is also recognition for racing participants who work behind the scenes.

'He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone
"He’s getting the blame for everything now."