Parker to headline boxing match in Hamilton
Parker will take on his first international opponent.
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Find out what makes the Pirongia 20-year-old tick.
More than 300km in seven days: Waikato student running to raise aid for Palestinian children
'I couldn’t stand by and do nothing anymore. I want to make a difference.'
Crash near Te Awamutu: Person trapped after car crashes into ditch
The person was rescued by emergency services.
Billion-dollar boss set to leave Tainui Group Holdings
"The time is right for the business, for me, and for my family after 15 years at TGH."
Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology
Police failed to send an officer out until morning.
Down the gurgler: Tairua toilet debacle takes u-turn
The estimated costs for new public loos in Tairua have been slashed by $200k.
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.
'I have a good heart': Mother of Marokopa kids releases letter from fugitive dad
'I don’t know what to say or do to help you forgive me,' the letter says.
Overnight closures on SH1 at Ngāruawāhia return for two weeks
NZTA said the closures were necessary due to remedial and safety improvements.
Hamilton's coin parking meters looking for new homes
They were replaced with Smart meters in March.
Suspected human remains unearthed by excavator at Hamilton construction site
Police are working to identify the remains and to see if they are human.
Tainui Group Holdings chief executive to exit
Chris Joblin to leave later this year, search to start soon for successor.
Cathedral Cove feedback closes this week
DoC is still calling for feedback on the closed Cathedral Cove.
Taupō florist delivers more than just flowers
When florist Sally Cox comes to visit you might just get a cup of tea with your flowers.
Gold Star: 25 years' volunteering for his community
Te Awamutu firefighter enjoys getting hands-on and helping others.
Fieldays Innovation Award winners share a common theme
The annual awards provide a platform for creative problem-solvers to showcase their ideas.
No economic growth in Thames-Coromandel for 12 months
A recent Infometrics report shows the district lagged behind national averages.
'It is child abuse': Mum of Marokopa kids makes plea - 'bring my babies home'
Phillips has been on the run for 30 months. He's accused of robbing a bank while at large.
Fieldays organisers cautiously optimistic as attendees split on event success
Fieldays has wrapped up for 2024 and visitor numbers showed a minimal upwards trend.
Fisheries NZ still can't identify what causes 'zombie' disease in snapper
MPI is running tests on the diseased snapper from around the North Island.
Nine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day comp
The National Equestrian Centre arena in Taupō will host the popular event.
Cambridge town clock restoration gets funding boost
Refurbishment started in January and is on track to be completed by the end of next month.
Body found near Wairere Falls: Family of Pauline Grey thank police, iwi for search
A rāhui is in place on the Wairere Falls Track for the next seven days.
Brass banding Waikato families heading to nationals
Brass banding is very much a family affair in the Waikato.
SH27 Matamata to close for three nights
The testing is necessary ahead of road rehabilitation work.
Balloons over Waikato festival to be run by Wellington-based agency
In February, Classic Events announced they would hand over the reins to somebody else.
Missing Marokopa man's eldest child to mark birthday 30 months after disappearing
Eldest daughter Jayda reaches the milestone as attention on her father ramps up.
'Injured mana': Reformed criminal turned drug counsellor sought $700,000 compensation
Paora Sweeney wanted a marae-based apology from the prison manager for 'injury' to mana.
Revealed: The NZ tourism hotspot welcoming YouTube star MrBeast
The internet superstar is going underground in the Waikato.
One person dead after van rolls on SH27
Emergency services responded around 11pm to the crash in Hauraki District.