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'Machine that constantly tunes itself': Waikato tourism operators stand out
Three local operators are in line for a Tourism Industry Award.
World's biggest YouTuber gives away $50k to Kiwi lifesaver after cave survival
The YouTuber headed underground in New Zealand - and millions tuned in.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Te Awamutu pitches itself as an easy base for great holidays
Te Awamutu is making a bid for a bigger slice of the tourism market.
'Conscientious' tourism taking place in Waitomo Caves
Environmentally-friendly tourism in Waitomo is set to spread around the Waikato.
Council says it won't introduce Māori Wards
The council says it made the decision after consulting the community.
‘Forgot he had a toy pistol’: Man who once thought he was Hitler sparks Winz shutdown
Te Rangi Trangmar had only just been released from prison at the time.
Heading to Waitomo? Why not stay overnight in the cockpit of a plane
Everyone loves a novelty stay in a unique setting.
Legends and stars: Why Waitomo's Ruakuri Cave is worth a visit
Nature, legend and science come together in this hidden gem.
Multiple Anzac Day crashes as holiday-makers attempt to return home
Two people died and multiple people were seriously injured in crashes across the country.
One dead and four critically injured after two-car crash near Waitomo
Three helicopters and three ambulances responded to the crash just before 1pm.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Wind, rain warnings for Taranaki
'These winds are expected to produce widespread damage ... and could lift roofs."
Meatworks facing fine after worker suffers seizure, falls to death
Jared Te Whare was on a 2.4m high stand when he suffered a seizure and fell to his death.
Waikato celebrates Matariki with 100-plus events
Matariki Ki Waikato brings theatre, concerts and more to the region for Maori New Year
'Missing' again: Dad charged after search goes bush with kids for second time
Tom Phillips and his three children appear to have gone bush again.
Drug-driving man avoids jail after killing best mate in Piopio crash
Marshall Higginson had three different types of drugs in his system that day.
Waitomo mayor worried as Covid continues to spread in his community
"It's a real struggle, all this, for us in a small community," says Waitomo mayor.
Te Kuiti's $2.5m fraudster gets more jail time after hidden bank account discovered
She was given extra jail time, but it won't affect her parole eligibility.
Convicted $2m Te Kuiti fraudster admits further $425k theft
Sharon Bradley's latest offending was discovered by a forensic accountant.
Missing family: Mum 'just wants Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember home'
"We all just want Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember home."
Man admits drug driving causing best mate's death
The crash happened at Piopio on December 30, 2019.
Missing father, three kids: Search ramps up as weather improves
Calmer conditions should allow the search to ramp up today.
Communities shocked, baffled as to what has happened to missing Otorohanga dad and kids
Community 'in shock' over family's disappearance.
Bilingual glow worms and a te reo deep dive in Waitomo
They say the best way to learn a language is through total immersion.
Te Kuiti crash: One person dead after truck, car collide
Two people are seriously injured after the crash in Te Kuiti this afternoon.
Waitomo's Māori New Year celebrations continue below
As above - so below - celebrating the starry skies of Matariki from underground.
Queen's birthday road toll: Three dead on New Zealand's roads, equals 2020
The long weekend road toll is equal to that of 2020 when three people also died.