Waikato community legends gain royal attention
15 locals have received King's Birthday Honours.
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Taupō's Andrea Blair recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
The geothermal industry trailblazer has been made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.
Didymo Dave gets King's Birthday Honours nod
Didymo Dave is a Taupō icon; now, he's been recognised by King Charles.
Farmer humbled by King's Birthday Honour
Sam Lewis has been dedicated to farming and associated businesses.
Stephen Cox recognised for service to cycling
Stephen Cox has been involved in cycling continuously since 1968.
'Life is not a dummy run': Philanthropist gets King's Birthday Honours nod
Leigh Hopper is proud of his family legacy.
Vincent Ashworth made Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to agriculture
Ashworth worked to improve farming practices in Ethiopia and Afghanistan.
Cambridge community stalwart dies two weeks before receiving King's Birthday Honour
'It's a hole now for us without such a strong [voice] in the community.'
Sports galore for Taupō kids thanks to local organisation
A Taupō organisation is working tirelessly to help kids find a sport they love.
'The people's trail': Plans to link Coromandel communities
Dedicated volunteers who want Tairua to Pauanui off-road trail see huge benefits.
Te Awamutu weightlifters break records in Australia
All finished on the podium with a first-place category win in Melbourne.
Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers
The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.
Thames' latest attraction opens
Park officially opens following Covid, weather and economic disruptions.
Ministry intervenes in Hamilton college just one term after it opens
A limited statutory manager has been appointed at Mangakōtukutuku College.
Business case for Waikato medical school not expected until 2025
Earlier this month, the uni began demolishing the old and vacant B Block for the school.
Hundreds of properties in Auckland, Waikato start long weekend without power two days after storm
At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.
Chiefs Rugby Club awards annual top honours
Coaches’ Player of the Year was lock Tupou Vaa’i who has been immense for the squad.
Chiefs forward pack re-stocked
Samipeni Finau will be back on the park with his big presence in the loose forward trio.
Waikato polo ace to make New Zealand debut in England
New Zealand will challenge England for the historic Golden Jubilee trophy.
'The unthinkable': A decade on from news that changed family's lives
'You never think that that’s going to happen to you or to your kids.'
'Five souls taken far too soon': Candlelight vigil planned for NZ's deadliest crash in two years
The crash happened on Tuesday evening and claimed five lives.
Thousands in upper North Island still without power after fierce storm
At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.
Council tight-lipped on Tairua dog attack investigation
The incident involving five dogs took place on May 22.
Power cuts cause overflow of untreated effluent in Raglan
Waikato District Council has asked the public to delay showers and limit water use.
Police seeking information after stolen ATV crashes through fence
An ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.
HCC reduces rates rise to 19.2 per cent, with more possible cost cuts identified
The city's LTP will be up for deliberation next week.
Obituary: Alan Empson remembered as a 'humble achiever'
Former Waipa councillor a man of humility and action.
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
Disc golf sets its sights on a new town
"Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play."
Waikato multiple fatality crash investigation to take 'months'
“We do not understand why it happened,” police said.
'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over her
Simon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.
Te Huia continues despite NZTA funding shortfall after council LTP deliberations
It also decided on a 7.4 per cent rates rise. This is higher than what was consulted on.
Weather causes 27 power outages across Waikato, over 17,500 homes affected
Homes could be without power for at least the next five hours.