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Waikato farmers swap tractors for surfboards
The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.
Three Waikato houses stand out in national House of the Year Awards
A Cooks Beach home featuring local stone is one of three winning Waikato properties.
'Stubborn optimism': How the Raglan 'vibe' has helped this yoghurt company build success
Meet a Raglan entrepreneur bringing a surfie-speak vibe to her endeavours.
'Absolutely thrilled': Waikato's winning wedding venue
Originally purchased as a family home, the venue has accommodated weddings since 2008.
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.
Fishers rescued in Raglan Harbour after charter vessel hit by large wave
A large wave collapsed the cabin of the vessel and knocked a man overboard.
You can now go whale watching from the sky
This unique experience is the first of its kind in Australia.
The 'Dog Man of Raglan' dies, canine companion to stay local
Brian Chesham was a beloved character of the coastal Waikato town.
'Slack practice': Fisher trawled in zone protecting threatened dolphins
Warrick Harris 'should have known better' when he trawled in the prohibited zone 19 times.
Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan
The fisherman went missing four days ago.
Watch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizes
Skipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.
Search on for Raglan man 'loved by everyone'
The 64-year-old was last seen at 1pm today in Raglan.
Man directing traffic on Waikato highway hit and killed
Police say the man was directing traffic on a highway affected by weather when he died.
Urgent work to open new access to Raglan across private property
Fence and tree removal begin but no date yet for diversion completion.
'They're just kids': Furious parents slate Soundsplash organisers over queues
A 17-year-old says she felt faint and nauseous after waiting in the sun for seven hours
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
Raglan Soundsplash festival ‘a shambles’: Thousands queue for hours without water
Festivalgoers have described long waits to get into the Waikato gig.
Teen hit by wave, rescued near Raglan Beach, treated for spinal injury
The 19-year-old was in the surf with friends when she was struck by a wave.
'I had bills to pay': Former teacher targets elderly in burglary, theft spree
The woman spent the stolen funds on groceries, alcohol, and cigarettes.
How speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journey
The Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.
'How you can still be alive is beyond me': Judge shocked at recidivist drink driver's diabetes claims
Shailendra Deo's drink driving was so bad other motorists had to veer onto the footpath.
Mazda Foundation grants support six Waikato projects
Hospice Waikato was one of the grant winners during the latest funding round.
Waikato celebrates Matariki with 100-plus events
Matariki Ki Waikato brings theatre, concerts and more to the region for Maori New Year
Kāwhia shooting: DNA, boot print, link accused to fatal home invasion, crown say
Grayson Toilolo denies all charges in relation to the fatal home invasion in 2019.
'Not the smartest idea': Man drinks six beers in car wreckage to ease pain of broken pelvis while waiting for help
Raglan community board member gets warning from judge after drink-driving charge.
Six injured in serious road crashes across North Island
Several other people were hospitalised after road incidents around the North Island.
Falling tree misses killing man by 'half a second'
"I saw the tree, I swore and then there was a bang."
Cyclone Dovi: Man hospitalised after tree falls on his moving car in Raglan
One man was taken to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries.
Raglan homicide investigation: Police release name of man who died
Police say the case is now being treated as homicide.
'These people could have died': Bad boaties fined
Tragedy narrowly avoided by boaties who took passenger out in unsafe conditions.
Man found dead in car in Raglan
Police want to hear from anyone who saw a white Mitsubishi Legume in Raglan yesterday.