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Bill for new Waikeria Prison climbs as public-private partners wrangle over big Covid claim
The new 600-bed prison in Te Awamutu should be finished late this year.
'We barely fired a shot': Chiefs coach highlights key element in final loss
The Blues finished the game having had 67 per cent of possession.
Coromandel links with Hauraki Gulf boosted by new marine precinct
The wharf development will help grow the local marine farming industry.
Life and death on NZ roads: Truckie on 40 years of horror from the driver's seat
The bodies are still warm, says truckie of victims he's pulled from crashed vehicles.
She lost one daughter. Surgery saved another. Now she fears for her youngest
A mum shares her family's battle with some rare conditions.
Hillary Outdoors to open new outdoor programme in the Coromandel
Hillary Outdoors is expanding with a new facility in the Coromandel.
Christopher Reive's Game Plan: Final chance to impress All Blacks selectors
Analysing all the big talking points heading into the Super Rugby Pacific final.
No action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closure
South Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.
'Thinking the worst': Medical event mistaken for six-car crash on SH1
Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.
AI boost for dairy farming productivity
Artificial intelligence tackles mastitis problem, improves bottom line.
Chiefs fans 'loud', 'loyal' and ready for war as Blues clash awaits
How do you strike fear into the opposing team? Slow roasted marshmallows of course.
University of Waikato Professor of Law writes New Zealand history - again
"My family, particularly my late father, have always driven me throughout my law journey."
Missing Marokopa family: Police won’t extend deadline for $80,000 reward
Police working through pieces of information as the deadline ends on Tuesday.
Human remains unearthed in Hillcrest are pre-European, police reveal
The remains will be exhumed in consultation with local iwi.
Parker to headline boxing match in Hamilton
Parker will take on his first international opponent.
Filipina woman escapes poverty through child sponsorship
Keewani Cook lost three of her siblings because her family could not afford healthcare.
Blues v Chiefs: How the Super Rugby final can be won – Tight Five
OPINION: Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith looks at the big Eden Park decider.
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.