Auckland to Hamilton motorists told to avoid expressway this weekend
Long delays are expected on the Waikato Expressway for the next few weeks.
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A Ruapehu business owner says the latest government bailout is a waste of money.
Storms and cyclones leave environmental legacy in coastal Coromandel
Cadets have been employed to clean up the Coromandel Peninsula's eastern coastline.
Lotto luck: Hamilton, Auckland players split $1 million prize
First division winner in Hamilton, while Huntly Lotto luck strikes again.
Tama Potaka calls for mana motuhake after media industry cuts
Minister reinforces support for Māori media
Government bails out Ruapehu Alpine Lifts again to tune of $7m
But it has said the $7 million will be the last financial support from taxpayers.
Eye of Sauron to bear down on Hamilton this weekend
It is thought to be NZ's first large-scale drone display.
Yes to bikes, no to drones in Taupō this week
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Young Tūrangi triathletes give their all
This year's Tūrangi Annual Junior Triathlon was a runaway success.
Imwonderfultonight set to strike in Lightning Handicap
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Waikato man arrested in Raglan homicide investigation
The 29-year-old is due to appear in Hamilton District Court tomorrow.
Pet projects take centre stage at global animal event in Hamilton
UK Professor claims Greyhound racing is ethical and shouldn't be banned.
Tainui stand with our wāhine haka stand - Tuku Morgan
Waikato-Tainui supports the Chiefs Manawa Super Rugby Aupiki team.
Murder or manslaughter: Did Richard Coburn mean to kill his girlfriend?
That's the question a Hamilton jury is now deliberating.
Levi Reweti returns to Taranaki
'Win-win' for CMK Club Rugby and the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls NPC team.
Regional routes marginal in some areas says airline boss
The airline says it has been subsidising routes since 2020.
International education sector continues slow road to recovery
Education agents are returning to NZ for the first time since Covid-19 struck.
Kāwhia tamariki artwork presented to the King
Kīngitanga poukai visit to Kāwhia Moana marae dress rehearsal for 140th celebrations.
Greyhound racing: He’s All Go headlines 2024 New Zealand Derby
All roads lead to Cambridge Raceway tomorrow night.
Waihī Golf Club's Beach Cup reaches semi-final stage
Meanwhile, a Whangamatā course hosted a charity event.
Special boxing match in Hamilton to go down in history
It will be New Zealand's first female cruiserweight boxing match.
'Dramatic' collision: Driver sentenced after farmer killed
Tamihana Curtis says he blacked out. A judge rejected the claim.
'I wiped her face, apologising': Killer told dying partner she would be all right
Richard Coburn admits he killed his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel
Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.
'Dramatic' rates rises needed to balance Hamilton's books
Rates could increase by an average of 19.9 per cent in the 2024/25 financial year.
Woman was alive for 'at least 30 minutes' after partner's fatal attack
Richard Coburn admits killing his partner, but says it wasn't murder.
Waikato author releases woman’s guide to ADHD
The book is based on her own experiences paired with research studies.
Waikato initiatives stand out as Biosecurity Award finalists
The finalists have all contributed significantly to safeguarding the biosecurity of NZ.
Special wellbeing programme for people with cancer comes to Thames
Look Good Feel Better reaches out to Hauraki and the Coromandel.
Contrasting walks for Taupō's trampers
Find out where Taupō's tramping groups have been this week.
Top results for Taupō's golfers
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's clubs got on this week.
Cambridge's Leamington Domain in for revamp
Waipā District Council released 'masterplan' including bbq area, learn-to-ride path.
Meet the Kiwis who quit the office and earn money while travelling the world
'I get the work done, whatever it takes'
Key BoP-Waikato route to close over five nights
NZTA says a full closure was safer for their crews and road users.