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A year in review: What moved the Waikato in March 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Le Currents 2023 rolls with venue, headliner change
Taupō's newest music festival is back in a bigger venue, with a new headliner.
On the naughty list? Large swathes of the country set for a wet Christmas, rain warnings issued
Many usually sunny spots are in for a wet Christmas.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in February 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
'Give something back': Man volunteers to milk cows this Xmas to give farmers a break
Ryan West continues his family tradition of milking the cows before opening the presents.
Unique fundraiser requires a marathon of golf
Almost $250,000 has been raised nationwide so far.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Diver hospitalised after being ‘pummelled’ by waves at Port Waikato
The diver was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.
Exclusive: Memo reveals crisis facing hospital ICU
The Herald has obtained a memo indicating the tertiary status of the ICU was at stake.
Causes of Hamilton industrial building fires revealed
Two large fires in Te Rapa, Hamilton, happened within four days of each other.
Police frustrated by death toll on roads
Police plead with drivers to take extra care ahead of holidays following a tragic weekend.
Borrow-a-cup scheme now part of Hamilton cafe culture
Single use coffee cups are being replaced by borrowed reusable ones.
Child in critical condition after driveway accident
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating a driveway incident in Te Kūiti.
All Blacks' son banned from rugby league after cocaine use
Evaan Reihana has been hit with a ban after testing positive for cocaine.
'Enslavement': Anti-vaxxer confronts judge at court bench, dragged by security
He argued 'just because people say the Earth is round, it doesn't mean that it is'.
‘Missed opportunities’ in mother’s care before prem baby's death
Pregnant mum Andrea Donaldson suffered a maternal collapse when her uterus ruptured.
Police arrest three teens over Waikato liquor store robbery
Two 15-year-olds and a 17-year-old were arrested over the incident.
'True community hall' burns down in rural Waikato
The fire completely destroyed the building.
School group involved in mass rescue on Waikato River
Ten people have drowned in the Waikato River between Lake Taupō and Huka Falls since 2008.
Kiwi Pies returns from the ashes - fans snap them up
Eight months on, Kiwi Pies is back and thriving thanks to the local community.
Minister asked to step in over proposed rubbish burning plant
A waste-to-energy plant near Te Awamutu received a record number of submissions.
Hamilton gets a little greener with completion of Mangaonua Gully project
New green space completed ahead of schedule.
Waikato Rugby president named volunteer of the year
A big supporter of grassroots rugby, Grainger has been involved in the game for decades.
Man revisits Raglan 50 years on from Dad's disappearance
Wayne Morley came from the UK to pay tribute to his Dad who died in Raglan 50 years ago.
New Huntly FreshChoice part of 'ambitious' plan to expand the brand
FreshChoice Huntly is the latest to re-brand as part of an ambitious expansion plan.
Playing a variety of sports improves performance
Will Jordan and Maia Roos are helping to create change by sharing their stories.
Vandals target new Cambridge playground
Vandals even tried to set fire to a water fountain.
Another large Hamilton building goes up in flames
Nine fire trucks were used to fight the blaze in Te Rapa including one ladder truck.
May the paws be with you - Waikato Police dog Obi-Wan ready for action
The Waikato dog patrol unit receives its tenth canine-human duo.
Live ferrets feature in Hamilton Zoo display - possums and rats could follow
Ferrets are 'simply acting on their natural behaviour' but are deadly for native species.
New trail encourages people to discover their creative side
Getting in touch with one's creative side has health benefits too.
Te Aroha Spa development put on hold
Investor interest in Te Aroha spa development has cooled.
Lotto luck strikes across region
More Lotto luck for region including a Strike Four bonanza.