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'He would be so proud': Equestrian rider off to Olympics after partner’s sudden death
Clarke Johnstone's partner died on New Year’s Eve.
Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation
This cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.
Final fundraising for Hamilton Gardens' next garden gets under way
The garden is already under development but still needs $300k to be completed.
Waikato sports news
Taupō and Tūrangi golf report: players defy driving rain
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's golfers got on this week.
Club rugby: Melville beat back-to-back-to-back champs
Semi-final wins led to teams squaring off for the third time in 2024.
Club rugby: Ōhaupō put Putāruru to sword
Putāruru B claim an away victory in the Division 1B clash.
Waikato business news
'Returns have never been worse': Avocado grower frustrated with industry
Allan Dickinson urges anyone considering planting avocados to think again.
Challenging economic times ‘nothing new’ says Hauraki mayor
Hauraki mayor confident despite challenging economic conditions.
Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay made the announcement to industry leaders in Waikato.
Waikato lifestyle news
Rural news
Heroes and innovators recognised at Primary Industries Awards
Winners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.
GDT takes a 6.9% plunge
Nearly all prices took a nosedive in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
The surprising location that's bringing luxury to the Outback
Enjoy the most luxurious ranch experience that the Northern Territory has to offer.
OneRoof property news
Packed to the Rafters star Rebecca Gibney sells her Dunedin home
Stunning house overlooking the ocean had been listed with an asking price of $2.45m.
Kāinga Ora turmoil: Mayor wants answers after controversial housing development paused
She warns there's a shortage of homes in the city.
The big bright-line sell-off: Is the market about to be hit by a flood of cheap properties?
Rule change for investors could lead to a lift in listings.
Car news & advice
Meet the first EV you can charge to 80% in under five minutes
Nyobolt claims its battery charges twice as fast as current technology in the market.
Extreme E rebrands as Extreme H, ditches electric for hydrogen
Extreme H is designed to be a testbed for hydrogen in the wider motoring landscape.
Chinese cars poised for 33% of global market in 2030: report
This figure represents a dramatic leap from the current 21% market share.
More Waikato news
Double whammy: Two Lotto outlets sell double winners
Several Waikato players win thousands in weekend draw.
Severe weather warning as subantarctic blast to sweep over NZ
MetService has issued a raft of weather warnings as a wintry cold front hits NZ on Monday.
Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident
A group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.
From Pōkeno to Kopu, Waikato events promise Matariki magic
Events and activities seek to preserve old and new traditions in the community.
Free bus rides on offer to Hamilton Matariki event
This year’s theme is ‘Matariki heri kai’, meaning 'Matariki. the bringer of food’.
Physical search not the focus of latest phase in Tom Phillips investigation, police reveal
"There is a vast area in which Tom and the children could potentially be."