‘Can you guys help me’: Details of violent kidnapping from bottle store revealed
The violent attack played out in front of bottle store staff and was caught on CCTV.
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‘A big oversight on my end’: Why boxer David Nyika is withdrawing from the 2024 Olympics
David Nyika admits balancing professional and amateur boxing was a mistake.
Waste contractor issues public apology to Hauraki residents
A waste contractor has apologised after a contract began before new trucks arrived.
He was meant to be on the deadly train to Tangiwai
He avoided Tangiwai disaster but fate had another surprise down the line for Len Gee.
Record number of children's tickets sold for Black Ferns' Hamilton test match
Black Ferns director of rugby "humbled" by number of children's tickets sold.
Toilet rebuild begins but arsonists get away clean
Those responsible for arson never caught
Hamilton Lake warning lifted but mind the scum
Health warning placed on Hamilton Lake lifted, but still in place for other lakes.
Katie Brown wins Top Student Award at Lincoln University
Former St Paul’s Collegiate pupil to be recognised for academic excellence at Lincoln Uni.
Kelli Brown's success Down Under
Kelli Brown was a vital player for the Macarthur Rams championship win.
Fire fighters set social media ablaze with hilarious videos
Tūrangi's firefighters have become TikTok stars.
Lotto: Waikato player wins $200k
Waikato players are amongst the winners in Wednesday Lotto draw.
'Small' Waikato store grabs biggest honour in Mitre 10 MEGA Garden Centre of the Year
Gorgeous Garden Centre takes out the top prize.
Te Awamutu 28th annual Home and Garden Ramble to raise money for charities
Home and Garden Ramble provides a great day out and a way to give back.
Raglan Arts Weekend launches with opening of Preview Exhibition
The 13th annual Raglan Arts Weekend starts on Thursday.
App allows Hamiltonians to get closer to nature
New app gives city explorers a new perspective on nature.
Successful basketball winning streak lives on at Koromatua School
Koromatua School's basketball teams earned gold and silver at the 2023 AIMS games.
Horror night as three dead in separate crashes
All the roads where the crashes occurred are now open.
Dog to be 'destroyed' after rushing, biting contractor
Animal's owner not in court to hear the fate of his pet bull mastiff.
New pooch parks set to open across the Waipā District
New rules and new dog exercise areas will be in place across Waipā by the end of the year.
Waikato Hot Air Balloon Club turns 30
In 1993, there was a small balloon fiesta. 30 years later, the club is going strong.
Young minds build up a head of steam
School mixes crafts and technology to win GNS competition.
Good Bitches Baking brings the sweetness to Waikato
Sharing the kindness - one sweet treat at a time.
70-year age gap creates unique artistic collaboration
Taupō will host a concert featuring a 23-year-old's music set to a 92-year-old's poems.
Waikato club team cruises through pool stage at World Amateur Rugby Festival in France
Te Awamutu Sports have dominated matches in France on behalf of New Zealand.
Future stars off to Chiefs U18 Development Camp
Chiefs Rugby Club has selected a group of young talent to attend development camp.
High number of bulls nominated for across-breed Beef Progeny Test
The interest 'shows how serious farmers are about improving productivity'.
Tīrau’s missing person is found
A man who was thought to be missing in Tīrau has been found safe and well.
Body found in Waikato River identified, referred to Coroner
A body found in the Waikato River in Hamilton on Monday has been identified.
Give brown butter a go for deep, toasty flavours
Get baking with these decadently buttery, spiced fig cookies.
Taupō landmarks to shine pink
Two of Taupō's well-visited spots will take on an unusual colour this month.
Hip-hop to heroes for the hard-up, Hamilton celebrates community champions
Hamilton celebrates it's community heroes.
Hail, flooding possible in Waikato; 100km/h winds for Auckland this weekend
More wild weather is forecast as a trough of low pressure moves over the country.
Winston Peters confident of National-Act-NZ First arrangement
Winston Peters says he can work with anyone - except Labour.
Kiwi bodybuilders hit the stage in Tokyo
A Waikato bodybuilder couple go toe to toe with the best in the world.