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DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
Strong competition for good staff means the recruitment process becomes more important.
Shirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patient
The physio also continued to treat patients even after his suspension.
Waikato Anniversary Day? Not anytime soon
Local councils say they have more important priorities than a separate holiday.
The Waikato rugby rep who gave up Gwynne Shield spot to play accordion
The Te Awamutu local then swapped his rugby boots for gumboots.
Decision on National Park Village name change still months away
Iwi and residents of National Park have a long wait ahead for a decision on a bid to have
Kiwi Olympic hopeful makes transatlantic move
A Waikato equestrian eventer has her sights set on representing NZ in Paris this year.
Why Hamilton neighbourhood is being renamed
The former dairy farm will ultimately be home for up to 20,000 residents.
New life for old art deco cinema as wedding venue
It was important for the building to remain as a space to be loved by the community.
Three-year-old trio may be rivals but also fighting for common goal
The trio are not just racing for individual glory, but to put a stamp on their crop.
'Tonne of guts': Bond shaken, stirred after breaking record
Bond aimed to hold 9-hour strong wool records for both lambs and ewes simultaneously.
Five Waikato-born players make Māori All Stars line-up
Xavier Willison and Te Maire Martin are in the men's squad - both whakapapa to Tahāroa.
Jetboats roar at Meremere again - for the last time
The Jetsprint Championship is back at Meremere after a three-year hiatus.
Community split on Telephone Rd rail crossing fix
NZTA has conducted a survey to assess possible future options for the crossing.
Documentary charts musical innovator's quiet rise
A light directorial touch allows the story of Jon Batiste to flourish.
Manu mana on show at Hamilton's Waterworld
The Hamilton heats of the Manu Champs last weekend were a success.
Lienert-Brown to co-captain Chiefs for second game in Japan
Anton Lienert-Brown and Bradley Slater will share the captaincy for game two in Japan.
Whangamatā Beach eroded by 15 metres after Cyclone Gabrielle
Matarangi Beach in the Coromandel lost 10 metres
Police investigating alleged assault at greyhound race meeting
Police called after trainer and official allegedly assaulted at greyhound racing track.
Police find body in Te Akau, Waikato
Formal identification and a post-mortem will be carried out today.
'If it helps a little, I am happy': Woman, 75, shaves head for charity
It's been on 75-year-old, Stephanie Grant's bucket list, to shave her head for cancer.
'It’s been quite overwhelming': Teacher's shock diagnosis
Maia advises anyone facing a similar ordeal not to google too much after a diagnosis.
'Let's do one thing big': Small town golf club's big Masters prize
Whangamata Golf Club in the Coromandel is raffling a trip to the Masters.
Beef genetics programme field day at Lochinver Station
The event on Tuesday, March 5, will provide insights into the seven-year INZB programme.
Getting from A to B in 2054: The future shape of Waikato transport
Waikato is expected to grow its population from 500,000 in 2018, to 615,000 in 2048.
Robust debate welcomed for Te Awamutu waste incinerator plant
Waipā District Council 'call in' decision receives mixed response.
Waipā community funding up for grabs
Community clubs, groups and organisations are eligible, with one-off events prioritised.
GP clinic writes candid letter to patients explaining fee increase
GPs are taking out new mortgages and hiking fees as funding doesn't cover their costs.
Six people injured in two-vehicle crash on SH25, Waikato
Two rescue helicopters had also been called to the scene.
Police no longer treating death of Waikato man as homicide
Police initially believed victim, found in the Waikato River, suffered a "violent death".
Waste-to-energy firm 'disappointed' with councils' move
The company behind the controversial waste-to-energy plant has reacted.
What repealing Three Waters could mean for your rates
Adding hundreds of millions of dollars in costs and an urgent revision to previous budgets