A year in review: What moved the Waikato in May 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
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Lotto luck strikes across region
More Lotto luck for region including a Strike Four bonanza.
Social supermarket to provide low cost food
Food and grocery products will be offered at low or no cost, using a points system.
‘Absolutely tragic’: Grieving family, friend pay tribute to granddad shot while hunting
His family say he was well-known in his local community of Paeroa, in Hauraki.
Counterfeit cash being used across the Waikato
Seven locations in the Waikato have received counterfeit notes in the last two months.
"Surprised we are not number one": Mayor stunned by Airbnb ranking
There's plenty to be hospitable about in the Waikato.
Drone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest bird
Surveillance by drone helps to locate nests so targeted control can be carried out.
Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.
'I couldn't be prouder': Hauraki Council establishes Māori wards for 2025 election
The council voted against the wards in 2018, but councillors now 'committed to the mahi'.
Three youths arrested after robberies in Paeroa and Matamata
Police are continuing to search for two other offenders involved in the crimes.
Waikato store's repeat Lotto luck
Three Waikato Lotto players are more than $20,000 better off.
Community reeling from double road death, amateur theatre mourns actor
Victim's mother and sister were following in car behind and were among first on scene.
Northland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday Honours
Malcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Man faces charges after 11 buildings, three vehicles damaged
Police received multiple reports of damage after a destructive rampage in the town.
‘Cool and windy start to summer’: Auckland ferry service suspended as city buffetted
The first day of summer has kicked off with some very unseasonal temperatures.
One person dead after fatal crash on SH26/Paeroa Kopu Rd
One person has died after a fatal crash on SH26/Paeroa Kopu Rd, Hikutaia.
A parent's worst nightmare: Toddler tips hot oil on himself
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter got them to hospital, fast. Here's what happened first.
'I want some justice': Hīkoi at Tokomaru Bay over endless leases
Contractual arrangements have stripped Māori landowners of control of their whenua.
'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."
Classic yachts gather in Waikato for special weekend
12 classic launches will make their way from Auckland to the Maritime Park in Paeroa.
Perfect anniversary long weekend weather for birthday regions
A ridge has fought off a front to keep the long weekend weather sunny and hot.
Planning a summer road trip? Stop in Paeroa this year
Much more than just an L&P bottle, it's worth taking a pause in Paeroa.
Paeroa school bus owner in tears after youth wreck vehicles
Windows of three school buses were smashed with metal pipes, rocks and egged.
Former Thames man, 72, jailed for 'depraved' sex acts with impaired teen
Ben Joseph Macaran was found guilty of four of 19 charges at trial.
Covid-19: Thames more of a concern than Kaiaua, district mayors say
The boundary is a rough 50-50 split of both Hauraki and Waikato districts.
'Tell them to bring their guns': Details of fatal police shooting revealed
A coroner's inquest is under way after a man was shot and killed by police in 2016.
One person dead after single-vehicle crash in Paeroa
The single-vehicle crash happened on Rotokohu Rd.
Policeman drags unconscious man out of burning home
Constable's bravery cited in neighbour's letter to police.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).