Three women take out top spots in Pureora Hunting Comp
Numbers for the annual competition are back to pre-Covid levels, DoC says.
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Whodunnit drama delves into family dynamics
Sam Neill stars in adaptation of a family-centered mystery novel.
Several Waikato roads impacted by NZTA 'reactive repair' works
A variety of safety improvements across the Waikato have started, or will amp up soon.
South Waikato business park on track for 2025 opening
Maraetai Road Intermodal Business Park has been in the works since 2018.
Chiefs Manawa to provide hit-out for USA ahead of Black Ferns clash
Session begins at 4pm on Saturday with the teams doing a mix of gameplay and scenarios.
Smothering, stomping, drowning: Toddler's hellish torture at hands of Huntly man
Bridjid Tamihana admitted 11 charges relating to the treatment of a 23-month-old girl.
'A good day': Stolen firearms recovered in gang-targeted sting operation
Three men have been arrested and are facing charges following police action.
Hoping to survive the Dead Cow Gully ultra marathon
Runner Jane McAlpine is stronger, fitter and wiser than she's ever been.
Hobbit holes a winner in Waikato BOP Architecture Awards
Three Hobbit Hole facades were excavated and transformed into authentic homes.
University dismissive of public accountability amid former National minister contract probe - Auditor-General
The contract, initially for $288,000, has ballooned to more than $1 million.
All the club rugby action this weekend
Hinuera’s centenary win over Putāruru sees them the only Div. One side yet to lose.
Thrills, horror and humour: Sweeney Todd Musical comes to Hamilton
Sweeney Todd is considered to be a true Stephen Sondheim masterpiece.
‘We weren’t informed’: Apprentice working on school unaware of asbestos
A former builder recalled the nasty surprise at Maihiihi.
Tokoroa reserve in line for housing development
The local council applied for a partial revocation of Stanley Park.
Coastal restoration projects paused while lizard protocols sorted out
Coastal earthworks could pose a risk to the Coromandel region's lizard populations.
Waikato Club Rugby preview
Former Old Glory DC prop Gordon Fullerton returns for Te Awamutu Sports.
A luxury spa and a 'calming' home: Architecture Awards winners announced
The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.
Further aerial searches planned for missing Waikato fisherman
Search efforts have included the use of Coastguard, Navy and Police National Dive Squad.
Museum chair laments lack of funding for heritage and culture
'Over the years, our savings have been eroded by Covid and weather events.'
Souffle wins inaugural carrot cook-off competition
The first-ever carrot cook-off in NZ saw a carrot souffle crowned number one.
Kaivelata prepares for Chiefs debut
Luke Jacobson will ease back into game day off the bench.
Person in serious condition after pedestrian and vehicle collide
Emergency services were notified of the incident in rural South Waikato after 1pm.
Emergency services' event to demonstrate readiness
A volunteer fire brigade is bringing its community together.
Review says Te Huia is 'on track' with high customer satisfaction
Documents recorded 315 individual train delays last year.
Dirt bikes seized in Huntly after reports of dangerous behaviour
Police's Operation Hawk is focused on illegal street racing and antisocial behaviour.
'Golden Oldies' club works hard to preserve Speedway history
The Waikato Golden Oldies will hold a showcase in Hamilton this weekend.
The Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill passes first reading in Parliament
Ō-Rākau was the site of the last major battle in the Crown’s 1863-64 invasion of Waikato.
New rubbish collection system being discussed for Taupō
Taupō residents will be asked their thoughts on a new suite of bins.
Unlicensed delivery driver high on cannabis when he caused fatal crash
He'd just finished his shift when he crossed the centre line and into his victims' path.
Former Mongrel Mob member turned counsellor seeks $700k after losing prison job
He was caught sharing a tribute to a Mongrel Mob member who had died.
Hauraki, Coromandel councils keep tourism funding rolling
No changes to funding are proposed for Destination Hauraki-Coromandel.
Junior Kiwi surfers ready to take on the world
A dozen young Kiwi surfers are taking on the Junior World Champ's.