Bottom-trawling and Danish seining would be banned from 89 per cent of the Gulf.

Scientists gene-map most of NZ's kākāpō to create the richest dataset of its kind.

REVIEW: Christian leaders trap a pool boy in an affair in this incredible but true story.

Cold mornings weren't enough to stop Taupō and Tūrangi's sports teams this week.

Defendant has been remanded in custody.

Mark Griffiths was a senior Waikato Mongrel Mob leader at the time of his offending.

Waikato FPC scraped through to the semifinal with a two-point lead.

Police have arrested four men, four weeks after an alleged aggravated robbery in Taupō.

Contractors are working over a 20-hour-a-day cycle on the project.

This was going to be the summer of recovery, it wasn’t, and it won’t be next year either.

The proposed changes would allow headstones to be made of materials like wood.

Highlighted by fielding their first-ever women’s team and the champion senior A side.

The local junior rugby side will take part in The Young People's Rugby World Cup.

But Nottingham Castle Rangers proved worthy foes, pushing the champs all the way.

The visitors came away with a 30-22 victory, their third consecutive win..

Te Awamutu Rotary Club urges residents, clubs and business to plan their Christmas float.

If you weren't already counting down to summer, you will be now.

Four weeks of disruptions for resealing on Waikato Expressway.

Region has both First Divsion and Second Division winners.

One dead in Christchurch and crashes in Ohakune, Abel Tasman National Park and Lake Ohia.

Money from fines was barely covering costs, and causing tension.

He also lied to police and insurance, claiming his vehicle had been stolen.

'I cremated your mother today by mistake'.

Opinion: Ensuring our farming systems efficiently cycle nutrients is an ongoing challenge.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, as traffic detours are still in place.

The finalists for this year’s Waikato Hospitality Awards are out.

Diversions in place after serious collision

Paul Nelson has two stellar horses running for the second time in four days.

Swimmers love nothing better than a refreshing plunge in the coolest months.

Hollie Henderson, aka Miss Polly Rose, is ready hoping to secure yet another pinup title.