Inside a Hobbit home: 'Bucket list' visitors may have to return for another look
Hobbiton's new attraction could have big spin-offs for region's tourism.
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Morrinsville man named as SH1 fatal crash victim
The man was initially taken to hospital in a critical condition but has since died.
Cruise passengers miss own wedding at Hobbiton after MPI calls biofoul
'You shall not pass!' Biosecurity NZ tells Australian cruise ship.
"Surprised we are not number one": Mayor stunned by Airbnb ranking
There's plenty to be hospitable about in the Waikato.
'I feel like I'm really going to kill you': Man told girlfriend locked in house
Sean Wilson savagely attacked his partner, beating and kicking her in the head and face.
New Zealand’s top 10 'hospitable' small towns, cities and regions?
Airbnb uses AI and website revamp to help target rural listings across the country.
Kiwi glory as nothing goes Skew Wiff at last
New Zealand glory on Melbourne Cup day came from the most unlikely of sources.
Horse racing: Double blow for NZ horses in Australia
Roller-coaster week for two New Zealand thoroughbred stars ended on a double low.
Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.
Three Queens of NZ racing are exactly where their trainers want them
This fortnight Kiwi racemares will chase nearly A$20million in stakes.
Horse racing: Molly looks a Bloom-ing good shot
North’s best fillies chasing plane ticket to NZ 1000 Guineas.
Racing: Fillies bang on for Soliloquy
Stephen Autridge believes he has his quartet of fillies bang on.
Horse racing: Fans get more coverage and new pop-up channel
New Zealand racing fans are in for more comprehensive coverage of major meetings.
'Wise owl' of Waikato local government dies
Hugh Vercoe's service to the community included 15 years as Matamata-Piako mayor.
Kiwi entry a luckless second in $20m Everest
I Wish I Win struggled to find room to run before falling short with a late charge.
Boy's health battle: 'It’s a huge journey, but it’s not impossible'
Arky Loveridge was born without an immune system and is living with Charge Syndrome.
Caution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tour
Warnings of a tight election continue but expectations are rising.
Freedom camping in central Waikato towns under review
Feedback submissions close on Wednesday for Freedom Camping Bylaw.
Three youths arrested after robberies in Paeroa and Matamata
Police are continuing to search for two other offenders involved in the crimes.
Horse racing: Something Skew Wiff about starts
One of New Zealand’s best racehorses is going back to school.
Hopes in Aussie spring target get stronger for Legarto
Her hometown Matamata Cup wasn’t the only major victory Legarto had on the weekend.
Racing: Legarto looms large but it goes skew wiff in Oz
Legarto was the big winner with a comprehensive performance in the Matamata Cup.
Three group one darlings of NZ racing face three very different challenges today
Legarto, Prowess and Skew Wiff head to Matamata, Hawera and Flemington.
One dead after serious crash in Kaimai Ranges, SH29 remains closed
The crash occurred on the Waikato side of the Kaimais, east of the Rapurapu Rd junction.
Outstanding mare Prowess adds glamour to Taranaki Breeders Stakes
Prowess almost didn’t make it to Hawera tomorrow because she is too good.
Dirt bikers arrested following 'broad daylight' assault of 65-year-old man
The bikies were taken into custody following a search warrant.
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Wild weather: Harbour Bridge speed restrictions, Cook Strait ferries cancelled, horror flight to Queenstown
The wild weather's causing travel disruption with cancelled flights and ferries.
Parts of NZ brace for fresh round of severe weather - who's in for a direct hit?
The brief reprieve in weather is short-lived as more nastiness arrives tomorrow.
A new foul weather system is looming - here's where rain and wind will hit
Brief reprieve in weather before new round of nastiness arrives tomorrow.
'You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealing
Courtney Murray was arrested three years after other previous drug-related offences.
'Monster': Gangster's victim slept with a bat after being kidnapped and beaten
'I’m going to go and get the clean-up gear and a gun,' Filthy Few member told victim.
SH29 reopens: Person airlifted after two-vehicle crash involving truck
At least one person seriously injured in crash.