Waikato hounds make nationwide Top Dog finals
The 2024 competition raises money for NZ mental health and dog-related charities.
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Motorist cut free from vehicle after crashing down bank
Fire crews spent 40 minutes extracting the trapped motorist.
Special Olympics TA's Ella Yarndley graduates from leadership programme
Te Awamutu resident graduates from Special Olympics NZ Athlete Leadership Programme.
Editorial: The Tainui one-two - Tuku Morgan and Rahui Papa - is a Māori knockout combo
OPINION: Christopher Luxon entered the marae knowing what the reception would be.
NZ’s youngest MP ‘surprised’ to make preferred PM list
"The thought of being Prime Minister has not crossed my mind."
Taupō tourism agency tightens its belt as budget cuts bite
Tourism is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Taupō economy.
Vessel salvaged after running aground on Coromandel beach
Maritime NZ confirmed it is investigating after fishing boat beached in the Coromandel.
Samipeni Finau re-signs with Gallagher Chiefs and NZ Rugby until 2026
Chiefs coach McMillan says he is 'excited to be part of the journey'.
Waikato suffers first loss in Farah Palmer Cup against Canterbury
Waikato missed a last-minute chance to win, with Canterbury holding on for a 10-7 triumph.
Waikato secure first 2024 NPC win with 26-20 over Counties Manukau
Senita Lauaki shines on debut as Waikato edge past Counties Manukau.
Pāuanui prepares to paint the town pink
Pāuanui is preparing to paint the town 'pink' with a fundraising effort for breast cancer.
Coromandel on screen at new film festival
Coromandel will hit the big screen at an upcoming film festival.
Top jockey caught with cocaine in his system claims he mistakenly ingested it in a drink
The A-class jockey has now been given his second ban from the sport since 2021.
'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae
'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.
Latest poll: Christopher Luxon gets boost in preferred PM stakes
PM Luxon today has faced strong kōrero from iwi leaders at Koroneihana.
One person in serious condition after water tanker rolls
One patient was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Stolen ute believed to have been used to ram police car
A police officer was knocked to the ground during the incident.
Have you seen Lavanda? Police, family fear for girl, 15, missing in Waikato
She was last seen in the rural community of Tapapa yesterday evening.
Watch - 'Hostile and violent': Boy racer events orchestrated to attack cops - police union
Video footage shows a ute reversing at speed to ram a police vehicle.
Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen
Home Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions
Watch: Four police cars damaged in 'hostile, violent' car event
Four police cars were damaged in total.
Watch: Ute rams police car during 'Hamilton invasion' as boy racers descend on city
The ute can be seen reversing at speed and ramming the police car.
Thames gym fighting fit and ready to expand
Club punching above its weight and keen to welcome more members of the community.
Waikato FPC make three changes for Canterbury clash in Farah Palmer Cup
Jade Coates and Tafiau Fetalaiga set for their 10th Waikato cap, earning their Mooloo Bell
Meet Cortez Ratima, the new breed of halfback named after a shoe
All Blacks and Chiefs halfback's name comes from his father's favourite sneaker.
Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum
Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.
Musician who wrote debut album over five years of high school wins recognition
Music provides 'safe space' for young musician and youth advocate.
Council yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfill
The council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.
Couple dubbed NZ’s worst shoplifters get reduced sentence after ‘tragic’ death of children
The couple have been jailed after stealing more than $300,000 worth of goods.
Waikato Rugby lends Christian Leali’ifano to injury-hit Auckland squad
Auckland Rugby thanks Waikato Rugby for loaning Leali'ifano amid injury woes.
Grandmother wins appeal over $400 freedom camping fine after beach visit
'I'd sooner go to prison than pay for it,' says woman after receiving infringement notice.
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."
Alis Bouma: Finding alternatives to cars and capitalism
'I don’t want to be living in a world where I’m driving to work for the rest of my life.'