Waikato news
Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays
This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.
Drop in success rate, higher attrition: Police flag challenges to hit 500 new cops target
Police have flagged challenges meeting the target of 500 new cops within two years.
'A lot brighter': Job programme offers hope for young workers
He joined a programme helping young people aged 18 to 24 find work.
Collision of 'two different worlds': Cultural centre's ambitious Māori-Indian show
The show blends Indian dance and te ao Māori storytelling, featuring sacred water themes.
Man missing after falling into river near Wairere Falls, Waikato
Fire and Emergency NZ and LandSAR are assisting police in the search.
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut success
The Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.
‘I love my life’: How a mother found hope after her darkest days
Lynda Hills struggled with her mental health throughout her youth.
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On the Up: Waikato music and sports stars share how they stay positive
Music legend Neil Finn and other celebrities share their thoughts.
Autism not a barrier for Waihī’s Todd to pursue his dreams
Autism New Zealand estimates around 1 to 2% (93,000) of New Zealanders have autism.
Code brown? Huntly's 'crappy water' issue continues
One resident feels “disgusted and ripped off” for having to pay rates for “crappy water”.
New Zealand news
'A lot brighter': Job programme offers hope for young workers
He joined a programme helping young people aged 18 to 24 find work.
'We helped them': New twist in Beckenridge disappearance case
The coroner is to hear from a new witness about missing pair Mike and John Beckenridge.
Opinion: Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms and controversies
OPINION: His papacy inspired joy and aspirations, and boiling anger and rejection.
Jack Fagan joins NZ shearing tour team
Jack Fagan will compete, as Mark Grainger can't leave his drought-stricken farm.
Ex-cyclone Tam in BoP Waikato: Boaties advised to cancel Easter plans
Bay of Plenty faces up to 250mm of rain, with warnings in Rotorua and Kaimai Range.
Waikato sports news
Kiwi galloping hero overcomes setback as HK riches loom
Top New Zealand horse El Vencedor is back on track for the richest race of his career.
Chiefs put Highlanders to sword after dominant second half
The Chiefs have run rampant in Hamilton, scoring five unanswered second-half tries.
Trainer celebrates Ellerslie double before Hong Kong QEII Cup
Trainer in hot form leading into huge Hong Kong week.
Waikato business news
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut success
The Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.
Dry weather lowers Mercury NZ's earnings forecast by $60m
Mercury's earnings will be affected by dry weather this financial year.
Waikato lifestyle news
How MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke ended up in Stan Walker’s latest music video
She sings the same pao (poem) that preceded a haka she led in Parliament.
White Chapel Jak, Super Rugby - here's what's on in the Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
Rural news
'Delighted': Bird lovers celebrate tīeke's return and thriving status
North Island saddleback were reintroduced to the Bay of Islands 10 years ago.
Brent Mountford on farming the land he grew up on
Couple's dream was to come back home, farm, and return the land to its original form.
Pest trap library to span across Rangitīkei rivers
The collective received $15,400 as part of the Indigenous Biodiversity Community Grant
OneRoof property news
Kāinga Ora declines to say who bought $2m state cottages in prized Auckland suburb
State housing agency's property sell-off is ramping up.
Monster house for sale - vendor jokes: 'I can't find my husband!'
Seven-bedroom Canterbury home comes with huge kitchen, indoor pool and dream workshop.
Iconic home for sale after surviving the quakes
Sir Miles Warren classic one of the few homes he designed still standing in Christchurch.
Car news and advice
Rolls-Royce builds a chess set, and of course it’s exquisite
Not just a game: a fully engineered product, complete with ceramic pieces.
GWM Cannon Lux review: friendly fire
GWM has refreshed its Cannon ute with less chrome, but a much better engine.
Kia EV3 named 2025 World Car of the Year as EVs sweep awards
Kia's latest entrant into the NZ market just scored a big international win.
More Waikato news
'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?
Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.
Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead
Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.
Lotto numbers: Are you New Zealand’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?
Tonight's numbers have been drawn and it's time to check your tickets.