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'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.
'No longer an emergency': Coromandel speed limits to return to normal
There is some community support for retaining reduced speeds.
Housing shortage: Waikato will need up to 61,500 more homes by 2043
Waikato's housing shortage has gone from bad to worse over the past five years.
Police say Waikato retirement village death not suspicious
Police say investigations did not identify anything to suggest the death was suspicious.
A whole ewe world: Waikato shearer places 12th at Europe's largest agricultural show
Wellington placed 12th in ladies' shearing at Europe's biggest agricultural show.
Rock Salt: Mayor straps on guitar for live gig
Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt is strapping on his guitar for a night of live music.
Magic players trial for Silver Ferns
The group head to Wellington for a three-day trial camp from August 19-21.
MIssing teen comes home
Girl had been last seen at her Te Awamutu home on Tuesday evening.
‘It can be a nasty disease’: Syphilis cases on the rise across NZ
'This is just the tip of the iceberg,' doctor says, highlighting need for more testing.
Phoenix snare NZ age-group star Luke Brooke-Smith
Originally from Whangārei, he's also an age-group BMX champion.
Body found believed to be that of missing 84-year-old
Norman was last seen on Sunday but his family says his body has been found.
Hamilton City Council welcomes newest member
Kirikiriroa Maaori Ward councillor Maria Huata was sworn in on Tuesday.
The Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'
An incident at Ōkāhu Bay left an indelible mark on the young Claudia Orange.
Sad about cancelled fashion week? No problem: Taupō has a quirky alternative
The event is part of Lake Taupō Hospice’s annual fundraiser.
Alive to tell the story: 5-year-old happy and healthy after scary start to life
'She often claims the Westpac Helicopter as ‘hers’ when she sees it fly over.'
One dead in Waikato motorcycle crash
The road was closed last night while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.
Police spike car after Waikato chase
The vehicle was spiked several times, deflating all four tyres.
My Kitchen Rules NZ contestant dies
Michael Murray competed in the 2024 season of MKR with his cousin Piki Knap.
'Outstanding' builds from Waikato make House of the Year list
The Top 100 homes will now undergo a second round of judging.
Rope tangles in helicopter rotor leaving one person seriously injured in Marokopa
One patient is being transported to hospital in serious condition.
Community marae on the horizon for Whangamatā
A dedicated group is taking steady strides to developing a hub for all.
Greenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' July
The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.
Fijian Drua snap up another big Waikato name to fill coaching ranks
Connection to Fiji is important to Gibbes and his family.
Impressive start to Farah Palmer Cup for Waikato
Veteran hooker Grace Houpapa-Barrett nabbed three tries.
Crowds expected for coronation celebrations of Kiingi Tuheitia
August 21 marks the 18th anniversary of the Māori king's coronation
Fire siren sounds as volunteers gather for public toilet rescue
Someone was looking a little flushed as volunteer firefighters undertook the rescue.
Crocodile farmer happy with a new life of teaching
Before teaching students, Chris Foot farmed crocodiles.
Car fire blocks eastbound lane of SH29 on Kaimai Range
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was reported at about 2.56pm.
One dead after car crashes into ditch on Paparimu Rd, Hunua
A helicopter was dispatched to the crash near the border of Auckland and Waikato.
16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next month
Maintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.