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'I felt like an awful person': Woman's 17-year journey to endo diagnosis
Charlotte, 28, has endometriosis, an inflammatory disease affecting 1 in 10 NZ women.

No teens allowed: Bar bans under 20s ... again
'It’s like watching Bambi getting to walk on ice for the first time.'

1995 to 2025: Best friends and co-owners of Hamilton's Rocket Coffee earn spot in global list
Never having drunk it before he was unaware that “coffee doesn’t come all ready to drink”.
New Zealand news

HIV self-tests to be available at pharmacies
Experts say it is an important step in reducing the stigma associated with the disease.

Complaint over teaching tikanga Māori in law schools rejected
But the select committee also put a limit on how much cultural education was required.

Man charged with assault after throwing mystery liquid on parking warden
The liquid stained the warden's skin, clothing, and work equipment, police say.
Waikato sports news

Racing: Arcee Phoenix must burn early or chase Locomotive
Chris Svanosio: 'I might have to roll the dice this week.'

‘Menangle boost’ could be key in Cambridge’s mega-money races
Menangle's intense racing makes horses fitter and faster.

Leap To Fame faces toughest test in $1m Cambridge race
Leap To Fame has won 49 of his 62 starts, making him a standout pacer.
Waikato business news

Northland set to lose $70m tomato project to Waikato
Glasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.

Waikato car dealership among top 20 in New Zealand
From an online business to a purpose-built facility, the brothers have come a long way.

Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?
Waikato lifestyle news
Rural news

Offal dumped in river could be what’s left of A&P Society’s stolen sheep
'While we can’t say for certain ... its close proximity raises serious concerns.'

The Country: Todd McClay on what Trump's tariffs mean for NZ farmers
Todd McClay, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Jane Smith, Chris Brandolino, and Barry Soper.

‘Ticking time bomb’: Family speak out on factory worker’s ‘horrifying’ death
Wesley Tomich, 37, died in July 2023 at a Mount Maunganui factory.
OneRoof property news

‘As is where is’ Herne Bay home sells for $850,000 - nearly $2m below CV
Photos of townhouse show exposed walls and flooring.

Beach town’s landmark Silos for sale - but this time there’s a twist
Apartments in iconic concrete blocks are “on people’s bucket list".

Tony Alexander: The big reason why prices are going nowhere - who needs to blink first
More buyers and more sellers - what could go wrong?
Car news and advice


Buy or lease? Choosing how to acquire your next new car
Buying or leasing are the two main options. Both come with their own pros and cons.

Nissan's performance Z Nismo brand is branching out.. into sushi knives
Just 240 knives have been produced, a reference to the classic Nissan 240Z.

Jac De-Fine concept at Melbourne Motor Show: it's definitely not a ute
Chinese commercial vehicle specialist cooks up futuristic lounge on wheels.
More Waikato news

'Empty words': Seymour suggests Greens report threats against MP to Mongrel Mob
The Greens say they are screening 'immense numbers of death threats and abuse'.

‘Very unusual’ - Police station up for grabs, could be bowled
Hamilton cop shop could be bowled and redeveloped, says listing agent.

‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.