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The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
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Easier than taxes: Bean counter turns to cookbooks
A best-selling cookbook author says she's 'not a foodie' but loves simple recipes.
Work to commence on Tairua to Pāuanui trail after consent granted
A long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.
Hamilton has a new millionaire after Lotto win
The Powerball jackpot has rolled over to $20 million.
Music video a tribute to loved and lost parents
First she lost her dad and then Mum died just as music career starts taking off.
Watch: 'Pawns in his game': Mum of missing Marokopa kids speaks of 'loss of my babies'
“There’s three children still missing with a criminal at large,” Cat said.
Girl, 14 missing since Sunday, family seeking information
Alizayh 14, has been missing from her Huntly home since October 6.
Cops assaulted during arrest of fleeing driver
The man was arrested after deliberately driving his vehicle into two police cars.
Tourism spots out in the cold after two councils split with regional tourism organisation
'Waitomo and Ōtorohanga won’t be recommended anymore,' says RTO chief.
Seven arrested after Greenpeace activists scale dairy factory
The protesters unfurled a 160sq m banner and abseiled down the building.
Man paid scammer $68k for fake Rolex watch worth $250
Nicholas O’Loughlin scammed two people, now he's on home detention.
Trail of blood leads to body of stabbed Mongrel Mob member
Te Reo Wickliffe-Heta was killed by a woman after he turned up at her home.
Three people trapped following truck vs car crash in Pukeatua
Three people have been extricated from a car, following a two-vehicle crash in Waipa.
Tennis club marks its 100th birthday in style
The clubhouse has had a $270k upgrade and celebrates 100 years this weekend.
Trading Red Bands for six-inch heels: Steep rise of a Māori pageant mum
Vannessa Savage-Taranaki takes her culture to the international stage.
Tainui team up with Government to develop housing at Hopuhopu
Fifty-seven homes will be built on Tainui land at Ngāruawāhia.
Kebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay rises
Ripped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.
'Our Chief': Tribesmen gang member dies in Waikato Expressway crash
A witness said the man's motorbike slid out and he went headfirst into the middle barrier.
Two men charged with 'multiple burglaries' across Waikato after early-morning traffic stop
Police say they hope to identify the owners of the property over the next few days.
Surf club needs extra $300k for base upgrade
Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is still $500k short of the revised target.
Five arrested after four masked intruders robbed liquor store
The offenders stole alcohol, cigarettes and the till.
Mt Ruapehu's crater lake at record cool temps – but sudden eruption unlikely
Ruapehu's crater lake is unusually cool, while Whakaari's eruptive episode may be ending.
Stretch of Waikato expressway closed between Huntly and Taupiri after single-vehicle crash
Drivers asked to find alternative route.
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.
Nurse celebrates 50th anniversary at medical centre
Jean Chegwidden has worked as a nurse for more than 60 years.
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.
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
Former St Peter’s teacher guilty of historical offending including naked piggyback rides
Judge Tini Clark: "Their silence does not mean they forgot".
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
Coroner: Blood loss, drug reaction led to cancer patient's death
Waikato family shocked by coroner's findings; hospital acknowledges their loss.
Firefighter reflects on 60 years of service
Rex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.
South Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService