Waikato Rugby president nominated for volunteer of year
Waikato Rugby CEO says Grainger commits a massive amount of time to grassroots rugby.
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Delays expected on multiple Waikato highways
A significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas
'Mammoth effort': Work on historic bridge complete
It will protect the steel from corrosive elements such as weather and pigeon poo.
Ellerslie track visit could boost Velocious hopes
The one possible unknown for Velocious is her lack of experience at Ellerslie.
Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending November 24
Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, November 24.
Waikato Lotto player wins share of $1 million
First and second division winners for the region.
'Threatening' Hamilton man hijacks ambulance, crashes into building as paramedics flee
The man was being treated by paramedics before his short-lived joyride.
Hot win for holiday park at Hot Water Beach
Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park won Franchisee - Excellence Customer Engagement.
Ocean Alley part of stellar Beach Break line-up
The Australian psych rock and reggae act are performing at Whangamatā's Beach Break.
Napier-Taupō road: SH5 returning to normal after cyclone repairs
Traffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.
Online emergency health care business wins Waikato awards
Online emergency healthcare business expanding into 'bricks and mortar'.
Port Waikato byelection: National’s Andrew Bayly gets landslide victory
National candidate's massive lead in Port Waikato byelection.
Life imprisonment 'unduly harsh' on woman who killed partner - judge
Instead, Zhane Faiers will serve at least seven years in jail for killing her partner.
Soldier teaches school kids how to stay safe in the bush
The teacher at Matangi School has started a fortnightly “Bush School” programme.
Narawa injury update: Chiefs player taking rehab 'week by week'
Narawa is hopeful of a round one return for the Gallagher Chiefs.
Babylon Berlin's trainer reveals tactical edge
Auckland Thoroughbred Racing holds its first major meeting of the summer season today.
'You learn to live with it': Convicted double murderer David Tamihere on upcoming appeal
Next week he will finally have his chance to try and clear his name.
Hamilton MP Tama Potaka becomes Cabinet Minister
Potaka has only been an MP for a year after he won his seat in a 2022 by-election.
Motorists to get parking ticket 'surprise' sooner
New parking ticket technology means no surprise in the mail.
Kakepuku 10 Challenge: Why Ruth conquered the mountain 10 times in one day
Neurological nurse puts her body on the line for disease awareness and fundraising.
Bill Bailey and Footloose - here's what's on in the Waikato
Events to look out for in the next weeks.
Flood-damaged pensioner flats to be demolished
Seven homes to be demolished after floods ripped through seaside town of Waihī Beach.
Chiefs and Blues head to Japan for special new comp ahead of Super Rugby
There will be four matches of Cross-Border Rugby in February.
New boat rules to curb invasive clam
Boaties are being warned about new rules for using the Waikato River.
Connection a key element in 2024/2025 Chiefs Rugby Club jerseys
Coach Crystal Kaua says the designs outwardly show what the teams are doing inwardly.
Free strawberries, beach closed - What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Chiefs Manawa sign Steinmetz
Steinmetz will join her fiance Rameka Poihipi in Chiefs colours for 2024.
'Game-changer': Major Coromandel project nears completion
The $15.3 million project includes building a new commercial wharf and slipway.
We look forward to being the pebbles in the shoes of Pāremata Parliament
Takutai Kemp takes the Whānau Ora kaupapa to Parliament.
‘Give me the money or he’ll shoot’: Couple flee armed robber, leave kids behind
They thought they were buying a phone but then a gun was pulled out.
Doctor failed to disclose police charges and Australian investigation
GP struck off a second time for criminal convictions including assault and dishonesty.
Boy, 12, undergoes surgery after police dog released on him
But the IPCA has found the use of the dog was justified.
Fighting climate change: Hamilton engineers design special aircraft
The SuperPac XSTOL is set to be used by the United Nations.
Foodbank meats needs with donation
Taupō Community Food Bank is celebrating a meaty donation.