New Zealand'Complacency can cause accidents': NZTA’s advice for SH1 detoursNZTA is warning people to take care on detours as SH1 works ramp up.18 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZ's biggest fenced wildlife sanctuary cuts staff to make ends meetThe Waikato eco-sanctuary still needs much-needed financial support.16 Oct 09:35 PM
KahuFree programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rateSince it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.16 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after serious crash near TokoroaEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6.30am.10 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandKebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay risesRipped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.07 Oct 04:03 PM
New ZealandKeeping up with the kākāpō: In the bushes with a New Zealand taongaSince the kākāpō returned to the Waikato last year, they have been keeping rangers busy.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic awardRugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.04 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandTīrau Starbucks, Burger King proposal gains nationwide attentionEven South Island residents made submissions on the proposal.04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZHousing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.03 Oct 08:22 PM
New ZealandAir quality in Tokoroa still one of nation's worstAir pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.29 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandFemale councillors question mayor's committee reshuffleTense exchanges were had at a South Waikato District Council meeting last week.29 Sep 11:02 PM
New ZealandWatch: Mayor apologises for F-bomb during council meetingGary Petley says his language after a tense debate was not directed at anyone.26 Sep 06:20 AM
Travel newsPopular Waikato walk to reopen in time for summerThe walkway in the South Waikato District has been closed for over a year.25 Sep 05:45 PM
EnvironmentCritically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this monthOne of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.25 Sep 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to trafficConstruction of the roundabout got under way in January.25 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about road closures on SH1NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.23 Sep 08:15 PM
New Zealand'No doubt' road works will cause disruption in Waikato in the next six monthsRoad rebuild works started in several locations across Waikato this week.19 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in burnt-out car not yet formally identifiedThe body was found in the front seat of burning car.16 Sep 12:44 AM
New ZealandBody found after car fire on SH1Emergency services were called to the scene about 7pm.11 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Daughter waited for dad's nightly call, but it never cameNow the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.11 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandSH1 closure for road maintenanceResidents and businesses within the closure points would have access to their properties.04 Sep 02:17 AM
New ZealandCouncil yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfillThe council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.16 Aug 03:53 AM
New ZealandWriting 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."16 Aug 12:43 AM
New Zealand'On a mission for Māori': Boynton drives financial independence in 'Māori Millionaire' podcastFrom broke uni student at 17 to finance podcast host and founder at 20.15 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in Waikato motorcycle crashThe road was closed last night while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.13 Aug 07:06 PM
New ZealandAddio Alberico: South Waikato mourns death of 'Tokoroa icon'Alberico D'Andrea, of Alberico's Italian Restaurant, died on July 22.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a costMost councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.02 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandSerious two-vehicle crash closes highwayThere are believed to be serious injuries, police say.28 Jul 07:07 AM
RetailQuirky town split over need for Burger King and StarbucksSome see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.26 Jul 08:02 PM
New ZealandExperiment reveals kākāpō escape strategiesThe escapes from a fenced Waikato sanctuary regularly made headlines.23 Jul 01:28 AM
New ZealandResidents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spotsA group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.20 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandFrom the regional to the world stage: Waikato building projects in for global honoursThe nomination comes after their success at the Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.18 Jul 06:25 PM
New ZealandMore than 7000 properties without power in TokoroaThe unplanned outage at 9.21am was caused by lines coming down on Baird Road.18 Jul 12:00 AM
