Latest from Waikato

Provincial rugby gets underway with the Battle of Kaimais

Josh Moorby will make his homecoming debut in Mooloo colours on Saturday.

'He was completely gone': Lost dog found in a coma, now wants a home

Kenny was unresponsive and suffering from 'acute toxicity' when brought to SPCA.

'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be

However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.

'We don’t get sudden deaths often': Retirement village chairman on investigation

No police could be seen at the address on Thursday morning.

Possum control providing 'stark' difference to Coromandel forests

DOC compared areas where 1080 has been used to those where it has not.

Fifa's financial windfall for local football clubs

Women’s football is growing thanks to last year’s Women’s World Cup.

Coromandel player strikes gold with Lotto $26k

Powerball will jackpot to $44 million for Saturday’s draw.

'Drunken, stupid error': Drunk DHB worker poked cop's bottom at pub

Police said there was 'an application of force' which left the officer feeling violated.

Police, WorkSafe probe death at rural Waikato property

Emergency staff responded to a death at a rural property on Tuesday.

Police investigate 'unexplained death' at retirement home

An increased police presence is expected in the town as enquiries continue.

Granny flats proposal will not address housing market failures, council says

Removing or reducing consent requirements would have minimal impact on costs.

Obituary: Betty Maddern remembered for her singing, warmth and service to community

She contributed to the WWII effort by raising funds for troops overseas.

One person critically injured in SH1 crash near Taupō

The road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.

Review: The Last Five Years a 'clever' show

Not all love stories have a happy ending, even those that start out beautifully.

Waikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperatures

The coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.

Whangamatā Half Marathon competitors 'pay it forward' to ease cost on others

Paying it forward helps people compete if they can't afford the entry fee.

Thames-Coromandel flood models likely to be controversial

Council predicts widespread community concern over flood models.

'Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debt

Jamie Downard, who has nearly 80 burglary convictions, broke into seven homes.