Youth employment in Hauraki celebrates success
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs proved successful in Hauraki with dozens of job placements.
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Swinging bridges and thundering falls make for adventurous walking
Taupō walking group members share their favourite adventures.
'Pull finger': Closed track a 'real problem' says MP
What's up DoC? MP unhappy with what he says is a “very slow timetable”.
Police arrest 28-year-old after teen driven over by car
Accused man is due to appear in court today after incident at Ngāruawāhia sports park.
'Despicable betrayal': Woman fleeced $1.6m from ailing sister
Bronwyn Rutter bought a new car and tried to buy a house with her ill-gotten gains.
Waikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity Awards
The awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.
From hot to not: Temperature plunge for Cantabrians, more rain and wind for north
Worst weather has passed, but Kiwis still set for unsettled start to school holidays.
Teen fights for life after being run over multiple times in targeted attack
Police appealing for dashcam footage after attack left boy with "life-changing" injuries.
Chiefs Manawa set for 'big dance' against Blues in Aupiki final
A battle of the Bombay Hills to take place this weekend for Super Rugby Aupiki final.
Mystics meet Magic in a 'most expected' netball journey
The annual match-up carries a Middle Earth flavour.
Taupō students climb Mt Tauhara for knowledge
Waipāhīhī School students ascended Tauhara to learn about their sense of place.
Rail bridge sagging after floodwater washes away support, KiwiRail suspends trains
People ordered to evacuate homes after more rain dumped around the South Island.
Waikato rugby champ selects squad for new international competition
The inaugural Rugby Championship Under 20 Tournament will take place in Australia.
Heavy rain, severe thunderstorm watches extended for east Waikato
Coromandel Peninsula residents are encouraged to work from home.
Te Awamutu College student leaders ready for new challenges
Te Awamutu College student leadership ready for the challenge.
Prisoner and Corrections officers take refuge in van after shots fired at tangi
The police said a shotgun shell was found near the inmate escort vehicle.
Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid in cannabis-filled secret bunker
The victim was driving away when he was shot in the back.
One person dead after drowning in Raglan, police, coastguard pull three pull to safety
The person was found on the rocks after three others were pulled from the water.
Matamata Country Lodge celebrates full circle moment
The aged care facility, first opened as a maternity hospital, just turned 100 years old.
Search on for person missing off Raglan coast
Police had a report about 6.28pm about people needing help in the water.
Marlborough residents told to evacuate, high winds close Sky Tower eateries, flights cancelled
Restrictions are likely as the Auckland Harbour Bridge gets battered by wind.
Hamilton's The Keg Room stands out in national awards
Waikato pubs made it into the Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs awards.
Tairua main road closed for town upgrade
Nightly road closures are scheduled for next week.
Missing man located 'safe and well'
Gardiner, 35 was last seen in the Hamilton CBD on Monday.
Chiefs player Tupou Vaa’i clock up 50th game for club
Head coach Clayton McMillan has named his line-up for the match against the Hurricanes.
Around 500 waka ama racers to descend on Taupō for Te Wheke Challenge
Waka from across the North Island will assemble in Taupō for Te Wheke this Saturday.
Council backs down over third Cambridge bridge location
The location for the new bridge is something that will need community input.
Black Caps and England to battle it out in Hamilton
The test match is expected to boost the local economy.
Ploughing champs to keep Waikato on the straight and narrow
Winners from this event will head to the Czech Republic for the 2025 World Championships.
Kaimanawa horses in desperate need of new homes
The wild herd is managed at 300 horses, but applications for rehoming have been low.
Hamilton building apprentice stands out in regional comp
Waikato building apprentices battled it out at the annual NZCB challenge.
Whiff of disapproval surrounds proposed $475k public toilet
Ratepayers find nothing funny about pricey dunny.
Pedestrian involved in crash on Te Rapa Rd
One person sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.
Police name man who died in Whitianga house fire
The man was found dead inside a building after the fire was extinguished.