SH25A to reopen by end of March 2024
Work is under way to construct a bridge reconnecting State Highway 25A.
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Three times lucky: The Bagels win Waikato Smokefreerockquest
The three-person band has been taking part in the competition for three years.
The free bag initiative sees cotton replacing plastic
Cotton mesh bags are to be rolled out from July 1, to replace plastic bags.
Hit and run killing: Jury finds woman guilty of partner's murder
The jury could only reach majority, or 11-1, verdicts this afternoon.
Iwi harvests from whenua for first time in 160 years
The harvest will be a step towards the restoration of the whenua and hapū.
Change is coming and city council aims to be prepared
Executive staff invited to apply for new management roles.
Boost for women’s football to reach more Māori communities
Holistic approach for rangatahi wāhine to learn and develop.
Waipā's Māori ward has a new councillor
Dale Maree Morgan secures victory as Waipā's new Māori ward councillor.
Waikato projects wow at regional architecture awards
15 of 21 winners at the Bay of Plenty and Waikato Architecture Awards came from Waikato.
SH25A re-opening in late March as rebuild starts
Physical works under way for the construction of a bridge reconnecting State Highway 25.
Te Awamutu Sports to host first playoffs since early 2000
Meanwhile, Morrinsville clocked up their first back-to-back victories since 2021.
All Black hit with suspension for Rugby Championship tests
Anton Lienert-Brown has learned his fate.
Public transport fare changes part of Government’s new Community Connect initiative
Fare discounts continue for Community Services Card holders.
Local forests hit by illegal tree fellings
Dozens of plants in the Pureora Forest Park and Tongariro Forest were targeted.
Athletes proud of performances at Special Olympics
The New Zealand team will bring home a record of 34 medals.
Second Division shared: The big one jackpots
Players share Second Division Lotto as Powerball jackpots to $33m.
St Peter’s take deserved win showing grit, fitness and speed
Northern United take win 51 to 49 despite best efforts of St Paul’s Premier.
'Aunty of the Hood' wants to inspire rangatahi
Waikato wahine toa Shani Troughear went through a lot before she turned her life around.
State highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealed
Pothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.
Hailey scores memorable first win
Teenager turning East Coast childhood on horseback into blossoming career as jockey.
'Don't want to bag the ref': Chiefs coach laments 'big moment' that swung game
The Chiefs came up short in their bid to overthrow the Crusaders.
Machete-wielding youths target fans leaving rugby in Hamilton
The alleged offenders were arrested by police.
Te Kowhai set to receive multi-purpose community park
Waikato District Council just bought 23.7 hectares of land at Ngaruawahia Rd.
They've done it again: Crusaders win Super Rugby final in thriller
The curtain has come down on an era of Crusaders dominance.
Making kids learning SEEN
An alternative education group launches in Term 3 in Te Awamutu.
Paws awhile: Waipā to decide on new dog bylaw soon
Public submissions have now closed, as the council identifies three key areas of interest.
One dead and another airlifted to hospital after crash near Rotorua
Police are examining what happened in the serious crash.
New roof for Swim Zone Matamata
The pool roof was removed after an assessment found it to be not earthquake safe.
Hit and run killing: Did woman know driving 50km/h into partner would kill him?
Zhane Faiers contends she didn't realise her ex-partner could die by being hit by her car.
Dale Maree Morgan poised to win election
Dale Maree Morgan on track to win Waipā Māori Ward by-election; full result on Monday.
Watch: Skipper fined after boat launches midair, capsizes
Skipper Maurice Johnson was fined $900 and made a donation to the Coastguard.
Waipā District Council manages dam, ponds that burst, causing Glenview flooding
The ponds and dam managed by Waipā District Council fail overnight due to rainfall.
Duncan & Ebbett clears out retailer of the year awards
The Hamilton Land Rover and Jaguar dealer won four accolades.
Glenview streets underwater after night of heavy rain
Stormwater ponds failed sending floodwaters down some local streets earlier today.