Latest Waikato news
Artist uses fire to tell story of volcanic plateau
'Magical wonderlands' have risen from the ashes of volcanic activity.
New facility for Central Plateau emergency operations
It will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.
Taupō CBD open for business again after contractor hits gas pipe
Cordons were in place in an 800-metre radius from the affected area.
Lotto luck for Waikato players
Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $23 million for Wednesday night’s draw.
Phone bidders drive up the price of lifestyle block at mortgagee auction
"As is where is" property attracted more than 50 bids over 40 minutes.
'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accused
Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.
'Feels like we’re going backwards': One woman elected in Tauranga council election
Scoular said she was 'sad to be the only woman' on a council of 10 in a 'modern city'.
Mahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former Olympian
The double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.
Patience pays off as McKenzie passes audition as All Blacks' top No 10
The 29-year-old has taken his chance with both hands.
Man stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industry
He was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.
‘Razor’s All Blacks break free’: How world media reacted to win over Fiji
Scott Robertson’s side made a raft of changes, but cantered to victory.
10-year tractor restoration involves three generations
Derek Holm received his restoration tractor for his 40th birthday.
Abandonments add to frustrating week for thoroughbred industry
'It is frustrating, but we can’t beat the weather'
Ex-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayor
Progress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.
Robber storms bakery with knife, gun and hammer down his pants
Patrick Arahanga ran into the bakery demanding cash from the till.
Residents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spots
A group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.
Cameras installed after repeated playground vandalism
A bucket of cement was thrown around in the most recent attack.
Waikato club rugby: Suburbs roaring in 2024
United Matamata Sports look to remain unbeaten at home in the second round.
From archery to wrestling: Your guide to every Olympic sport
Over 10,500 athletes from 200+ nations are to compete at the Paris Olympics.
McNab's last stand: Needs huge wins to catch premiership leader
McNab trails Kennedy by nine wins in NZ jockey's premiership race.
'Come back as a zombie': Kiwi family's plea to fulfil burial wish
How are Kiwis finding the funds during a tough economy? 'It’s all so damn hard.'
The benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after all
Her children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.
Tonnes of debris washes ashore in Whitianga, forces closure of boat ramp
A heavy rain watch with strong northeast winds has been issued for the Coromandel.
$180k fine after worker seriously injured by mussel harvesting machine
Maritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.
Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon sets sights higher with record-breaking contract
The 27-year-old has signed the longest professional deal in NZ women's rugby history.
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
'They have nowhere to go': Fears for rough sleepers in Thames
'They are wet, they are cold, and they have got nowhere to go.'
Farmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practice
He was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.
From the regional to the world stage: Waikato building projects in for global honours
The nomination comes after their success at the Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.
Half-finished home on elite street sells for $2m-plus at mortgagee sale
Buyer plans to complete previous owner's vision for riverside property.
'Never going to accept it': Paralysed mum-to-be's mission to walk again
'I just knew it was serious. I didn’t move - I’d never felt like that before.'