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Te Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business Awards
Annual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.
More work needed at the Rangiriri section of SH1
There are further delays to road works at Rangiriri.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Waikato, Coromandel
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the six hours from 2pm to 8pm.
Heavy rain expected for several areas in North Island
Northland, Auckland, Gisborne and Waikato are all in the firing line.
Editorial: Let's all stay alive in the water this summer
OPINION: Some of our best swim spots become locations of great tragedy every summer.
Coromandel camping sites full for summer
Some DoC campsites will operate at reduced capacity this summer.
Family take aim at man involved in kidnapping, assault on father-of-three
Patrick Cousins led a largely law-abiding life until the night he lured a man to a shed.
Hamilton’s Waterworld pool closes due to ‘major incident’
The centre says it will provide further updates as soon as possible.
Brothers offer thief spare parts for stolen waterblaster
Theft victims say they genuinely harbour no ill-will towards the thief.
Experienced professor hopes to boost Waikato University's research profile
Professor Gary Wilson has supervised more than 35 masters and doctoral students.
Motorists told expect delays of up to an hour at roadworks on Waikato routes
Teams in pre-Christmas rush to get projects across the region complete.
Racing line-up for Taupō Super400 announced
New categories have been added alongside Supercars for the inaugural Taupō Super400.
Top female building apprentice urges others to give it a go
Jess Nielsen has reached new heights as a female apprentice.
'Should I kill his family too?' Man attacks neighbour with machete, slices off ear lobe
Jaden Minhinnick hit the victim twice with the machete in front of his frightened family.
Winning rose named in honour of 7-year-old girl who died of a brain tumour
Award-winning rose named after a 'brave' little girl.
Hamilton man wins big at Young Plumber awards
A Hamilton apprentice has won big at industry awards.
SH1 night closures delayed
Resealing works and safety improvements were meant to start last Sunday.
‘Significant questions’ around welfare of Marokopa fugitive’s children - psychologist
It has been almost two years since Tom Phillips and his children disappeared.
"Surprised we are not number one": Mayor stunned by Airbnb ranking
There's plenty to be hospitable about in the Waikato.
'I feel like I'm really going to kill you': Man told girlfriend locked in house
Sean Wilson savagely attacked his partner, beating and kicking her in the head and face.
Fugitive Marokopa man in Piopio: Dad and child steal quad bike, smash storefront at 2am
Phillips and masked child caught on security footage in Piopio.
From King Country to France, rugby 'legend' Toby Arnold retires
After 232 appearances in France, Toby Arnold has hung up his boots.
Hamilton tech business wins contract with NZ Navy
The company will build a special training software for officers.
People losing up to $10k on Facebook tiny house scam
The tiny house-related scam that aims to take $10k from Waikato residents.
'Not a strong case': Rural mail operator loses injunction bid against NZ Post
THG's contract ended the day after the High Court's judgment was delivered.
Secrets of long-lasting fashion come out of the closet
Researchers want to understand what it will take for people to keep clothes longer.
Waikato woman scoops top fashion prize at Melbourne Cup
She took part in the competition to support her mother, then "stole her thunder".
'Be safe': Dad swept from rocks by large wave at fishing spot
His partner is pleading for people to wear a lifejacket so they can go home to loved ones.
Port Waikato byelection candidate frustrated by limited voting places
National's incumbent Andrew Bayly labels the lack of voting places 'unreasonable'.
Made precinct tenant on a mission to preserve traditional craft forms
Esther Gathambo has been selling online since 2020 but now opened a physical store.
Waikato highway closures: Where the roadworks are
Waka Kotahi to get started on 750 lane kilometres of road renewals planned this summer.
Kīngi Tūheitia to strengthen historical and spiritual bonds between Taranaki and the Kīngitanga
Māori king Tuheitia to visit Parihaka
Dozens descend on Waikato lake for marine oil spill exercise
Members of the public are welcome to watch the emergency response training.