Mountain biking event returns to Whangamatā
Hundreds of mountain bikers will take on a 20km course in Whangamatā.
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Warnings remain in place for the Ōhinemuri River.
Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll
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Piarere roundabout to be in use from September
Construction of the roundabout got underway in January.
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Acting CEO for Tainui Group Holdings announced
Current CEO Chris Joblin announced his resignation in June.
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Hauraki questions local share of gambling money
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Niwa sends new research vessel on maiden voyage to Hauraki Gulf
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Review: Mark Wahlberg's The Union 'a bit silly' but also a load of fun
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Helicopter rescues costing at least $8000 an hour
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Police name victim of fatal SH29 crash
The two-vehicle crash closed the highway for several hours.
Te Awamutu-based GPC Powerlifting Nationals sees 29 world records
Te Awamutu's GPC Nationals saw 100 entrants, 29 world records, and 96 national records bro
Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
Waikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, Taupō
The recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.
Shepherd turned event whiz in line for award
The NZ Event Awards 2024 finalists feature six nominees from Waikato.
'Everyone’s banded together’: Witness describes efforts to free victims in triple-fatal SH1 crash
The stretch of SH1 south of Auckland could remain closed until 5am tomorrow.
All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter joins Gallagher Chiefs on two-year deal
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Senita Lauaki scores in Waikato Rugby debut, following brother Sione's legacy
Senita Lauaki, brother of late All Black Sione, debuts for Waikato in 26-20 win.
People warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing done
More rain could turn the river orange again this week.
Urgency called for in tackling invasive seaweed
Concerns raised Government is not doing enough to tackle caulerpa.
Two injured after police vehicle and quad bike crash
The quad bike's two occupants are in 'moderate and serious conditions'.
Velvetleaf still poses a risk to farms - FAR
A wrap of the FAR projects taking place around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Mystery solved! Cause of bright orange river at Karangahake Gorge revealed
Sediment from an old mine is confirmed as the cause of the Ōhinemuri River's unusual hue.
Coromandel ponders problem of shrinking, ageing workforce
Thames-Coromandel population growth driven by older migrants and projected to stall.
Serious two-vehicle crash closes road in North Island
Emergency services were called to the accident scene just after 9.30am today.
Grandfather found dead in the Waikato River - family say police should have done more
Norman Hyslop's body was eventually found by a member of the public.
Jury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuse
The former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys.
Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support
'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'
Three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu
A serious three-vehicle accident in Te Awamutu has left one person in critical condition. Video / Jesse Wood
One person in critical condition after three-vehicle crash in Te Awamutu
Emergency services are attending a serious three-car crash in central Te Awamutu.