New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'
The board received over 40 applications from New Zealand and Australia.
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Man armed with axe jumps out of bushes to rob victim of ute
Bryce Paterson was one of four involved in the armed robbery at Taupiri.
Zippy EV ambulance tackles health of the planet, first in Hamilton and NZ
The electric ambulance can go from 0-100km/h in nine seconds.
Teen fights for life after being run over multiple times in targeted attack
Police appealing for dashcam footage after attack left boy with "life-changing" injuries.
Kidney Kids camps to kick off in Ngāruawāhia this weekend
The annual camp is for youth and kids with kidney issues.
Kids still playing chicken with trains on notorious rail bridge
There are more trains now than ever before, but young people continue to dice with death.
'I get bored': Ram raiding Hamilton teen tells judge
The teen, from Afghanistan, got swept up in ram-raid crime that swept through the Waikato.
Final surfacing works to close SH1 offramps at Rangiriri
NZTA hopes the section of the Waikato Expressway will be up to 110km/h by Easter.
Unscheduled power outages affect Waikato residents
About 2000 homes in Glen Massey and Ngāruawāhia residents were affected.
'Violent death': Man attacked before being found dead in Waikato River
The body of John Isaac was found at about 7pm last Thursday.
Police appeal for information in Waikato River homicide inquiry
Body of John Isaac was found about 7pm last Thursday.
'Be Māori': Māori king inspires at hui
Kīngi Tūheitia has inspired Māori with his words at a nationwide hui.
Holiday over - it's back to road works for Waikato crews
NZTA is reminding Waikato motorists of significant upcoming roadworks.
Urgent inquiry granted into plans to end Māori Health Authority
The claim says Māori would be prejudicially affected by the move.
Work to recommence on Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway
Overnight closures in Taupiri and Horotiu begin on January 14.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in March 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Unique fundraiser requires a marathon of golf
Almost $250,000 has been raised nationwide so far.
Causes of Hamilton industrial building fires revealed
Two large fires in Te Rapa, Hamilton, happened within four days of each other.
Another large Hamilton building goes up in flames
Nine fire trucks were used to fight the blaze in Te Rapa including one ladder truck.
Watch: 'I will die for you': Hauraki-Waikato MP's promise to community
New Zealand's youngest MP since 1853 delivered her maiden speech yesterday.
Waikato-Tainui open major hotel development
The Auckland Airport Hotel is a joint project of the airport and Tainui Group Holdings.
Major evening delays due soon on Hamilton to Tauranga route
Remedial works on SH1 at Rangiriri are coming to an end while works on SH29 kick off.
Christmas lead-up sees roads closed across Coromandel, North Waikato
Waka Kotahi says road renewals season is almost at the halfway point.
Delays expected on multiple Waikato highways
A significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas
Waikato Lotto player wins share of $1 million
First and second division winners for the region.
More work needed at the Rangiriri section of SH1
There are further delays to road works at Rangiriri.
SH1 night closures delayed
Resealing works and safety improvements were meant to start last Sunday.
Waikato highway closures: Where the roadworks are
Waka Kotahi to get started on 750 lane kilometres of road renewals planned this summer.
Kangaroos welcomed ahead of Pacific league final
FMG Stadium Waikato will host the New Zealand v Australia PRLC final on Saturday.
On and off ramps close as works switches to southbound expressway
Work begins on the southbound lanes after Sunday, November 5.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
Man who kidnapped, dragged woman from bottle store by hair jailed
But Raniera Turner will likely be out of jail by Christmas due to time already served.
Section of Waikato Expressway to close at night
Ongoing work will see southbound traffic detoured for about five weeks.