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Warrior Watene-Zelezniak continues family tradition of sporting success
Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak adding to strong family rugby league-acy.
Waikato Expressway closures for roadworks
The area has also been reduced to one lane in each direction with a 50km/h speed limit.
‘Can you guys help me’: Details of violent kidnapping from bottle store revealed
The violent attack played out in front of bottle store staff and was caught on CCTV.
Ngāruawāhia indecent assault: Waikato police appeal for information
Police want security footage which may have captured movements of car on Whatawhata Ave.
Love at first sight and no time to waste as rest home residents marry
“I had a good look at him, and I just thought, ‘Wow’.”
Night closures for SH1 roadworks
From Sunday, traffic will be diverted away from the SH1 Ngāruawāhia section works site.
'I am afraid': Off-duty restaurant worker shot in the arm by man hiding in the dark
The woman had just finished her shift and was heading home when the man opened fire.
Waka Kotahi says abuse is putting SH1 road workers at risk
Motorists drive through live work areas to avoid queuing.
'Cruel and inexcusable': 70 cattle left to starve to death
A 52-year-old woman has been fined $6000 for wilfully neglecting the animals.
Terrified woman assaulted in bottle shop then dragged into waiting car
The assault occurred just before 9pm last night.
One person in hospital after Ngāruawāhia crash
One person is in hospital after a motorcycle and another vehicle collided.
Ngaruawahia death: Accused remanded for mental health assessments
The 23-year-old made a brief appearance in the Hamilton District Court.
One dead, one in custody after assault in Waikato
Emergency services rushed to a home in Ngāruawāhia shortly before 9.30pm.
Boat, gun, ammunition and cars: Waikato Police recover stolen goods in a four-day operation
Police Operation Balance targeted prolific theft and dishonesty offending in Waikato.
Woman seriously injured after assault at Ngāruawāhia home
Two young men are believed to have been involved in this incident
Te Paina set to be returned to iwi and hapū
Joy and relief at return of historically and culturally significant reserve.
Man dropping his child off at school injured when gunman opened fire - mayor
Taupiri School, north of Ngaruawahia, was sent into lockdown during the incident.
'Kan do it': Meet the Kiwi grandfather, almost blind and deaf, who built his own home
Brian Gubb is a practical go-getter who loves rock-climbing, his tractor - and nail gun.
Waikato celebrates Matariki with 100-plus events
Matariki Ki Waikato brings theatre, concerts and more to the region for Maori New Year
Watch: Up in flames - historic North Island pub destroyed in overnight fire
The tavern has been on the site for over 100 years.
Street name changes to Māori 'most wonderful decision'
Name changes welcomes after 159 years "of injustice, of wrongdoing, of murder".
Hamilton name changes: Von Tempsky St now Putikitiki St; Dawson Park now Te Wehenga Park
Street and park renaming part of proposals for Hamilton to also be renamed to Kirikiriroa.
Tribal Huk gang leader appeals axe attack conviction
Pink's lawyer said the judge did not adequately warn the jury about misidentification.
'Totally unacceptable': Frustration after 'heartbreaking' long weekend claims 11 lives on our roads
Police are begging people to slow down and focus on the road.
Police looking for missing man last seen with small backpack and blanket
There are concerns for 27-year-old Reece Cameron's welfare.
Collaboration the key to curbing invasive fish
The project aims to fill knowledge gaps to assist in managing koi numbers
New branding steers Tainui Group Holdings
Brand aligns to Waikato-Tainui at a time of significant change and growth for TGH
'We hold no anger towards you', officer's family tell man who shot at him
Shannon Joseph Henry has to serve 50 per cent of his seven-year, eight-month term.
Surge of cars, long queues at testing centres in Waikato
Parts of the region went into lockdown at midnight after Covid cases were discovered.
People turned away from two Hamilton testing centres after positive Covid case
Waikato DHB says testing sites will have extended hours tomorrow.
Hamilton, Raglan, Huntly move to level 3
The alert level change starts at 11.59pm tonight.
Person struck by train in Waikato
The person was taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
GPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccine
Staff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.