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Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating
A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.
'You just don’t get people applying:' The $40-an-hour job that no one wants
Vans, uniforms and perks on offer, but still no takers.
Kebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay rises
Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.
Keeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taonga
Since the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.
Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic award
Rugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.
Tīrau Starbucks, Burger King proposal gains nationwide attention
Even South Island residents made submissions on the proposal.
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
Air quality in Tokoroa still one of nation's worst
Air pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.
Female councillors question mayor's committee reshuffle
Tense exchanges were had at a South Waikato District Council meeting last week.
Watch: Mayor apologises for F-bomb during council meeting
Gary Petley says his language after a tense debate was not directed at anyone.
Popular Waikato walk to reopen in time for summer
The walkway in the South Waikato District has been closed for over a year.
Critically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this month
One of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.
'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to traffic
Construction of the roundabout got under way in January.
What you need to know about road closures on SH1
NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.
'No doubt' road works will cause disruption in Waikato in the next six months
Road rebuild works started in several locations across Waikato this week.
Body found in burnt-out car not yet formally identified
The body was found in the front seat of burning car.
Fatal crash: Daughter waited for dad's nightly call, but it never came
Now the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.
SH1 closure for road maintenance
Residents and businesses within the closure points would have access to their properties.
Council yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfill
The council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.
Writing was 'one of my weaker areas' says 16-year-old author of three books
“I just want to inspire youth to know they can do anything possible no matter what."
'On a mission for Māori': Boynton drives financial independence in 'Māori Millionaire' podcast
From broke uni student at 17 to finance podcast host and founder at 20.
One dead in Waikato motorcycle crash
The road was closed last night while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.
Addio Alberico: South Waikato mourns death of 'Tokoroa icon'
Alberico D'Andrea, of Alberico's Italian Restaurant, died on July 22.
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.
Serious two-vehicle crash closes highway
There are believed to be serious injuries, police say.