Don’t leave home till you’ve seen the outskirts
Taupō's Monday Walkers explore 15km along the eastern fringes of town.
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Heavy rain watch issued for Coromandel
A front is expected to move southwards over northern New Zealand.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
‘Terrifying habit’: Judge slams Mob gang associate whose 4yo barks like a dog
The thief was given a chance to clean up his act for the sake of his daughter.
Farming for the Future: Female network thinks ahead
The Dairy Women’s Network runs a special programme to empower farmers about the future.
'Ruff him up': Man videoed naked, tied-up kidnap victim on roadside
The man wasn't a part of the assault on the victim, but he did help kidnap him.
Five arrested after car spiked, police dog bites youth
The youths allegedly fled on foot after the car was spiked
Te Awamutu Brass marching to success
A return to full-on band competitions for Te Awamutu Brass.
Rugby: 2023 National Provincial Championship, Waikato squad announced
Four make debut, with Johnstone and Jacobson back as co-captains
DNA shows Waikato River pest clam hasn't spread
The freshwater gold clam can clog up waterways, irrigation pipes and stock water troughs.
Plastic pollution in NZ lakes comparable with Europe and US
‘Disappointing’ result for a country with a low population density.
The Pā opens as safe haven for all students
University of Waikato just opened the $85 million development.
'Disgraceful piece of driving': Man flees at more than 200km/h with baby, partner in car
Tiyrone Ballantine weaved in and out of cars on the Waikato Expressway to avoid police.
Time to review city policies that regulate gambling activities
Current ‘sinking lid’ policies aim to reduce harm from gambling to our community
Have you seen Bodhi? Dog missing for weeks after strangers put it in their car
Bodhi was seen by two separate people getting into a red car.
Free course to help Hamilton residents be plastic free in July
Learn the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of waste, and ways to reduce waste at home.
Third time lucky for summer festival at Lake Karapiro
The Great Kiwi Summer Festival will bring some action to Lake Karapiro this November.
Hamilton opera student to sing in Australian comp semi-finals
Samoan tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono takes part in the Australian Singing Competition.
More exciting shopping experience promised with launch of The Base Te Awa store
JB Hi-Fi flags confidence in retail sector
New festival set to make a splash at Lake Karāpiro
The Great Kiwi Summer Festival will be held at Lake Karāpiro from November 11-12.
Can Māori knowledge of moon phases help farm resilience?
“Using maramataka and traditional plant knowledge is about working smarter, not harder."
Big showdown in Cambridge for Premier Club Rugby comp
Hautapu will face Hamilton Marist in the 2023 premier final.
Ancestry-based learning to kick off museum's Adults Collection Activities
Te Awamutu Museum gives the community the chance to research their family history.
Sales slump prompts 20k free tickets for Women's World Cup, Ardern helps promote
Fifa is offering 5000 complimentary tickets to four NZ matches.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Fitting end to three-year restoration project
A tōtara was planted at a celebration to honour the late tumuaki Anaru Thompson.
Hamilton Matariki event has the environment at heart
The Mānawatia a Matariki event aims to be zero waste and encourages car-free transport.
Kāwhia Volunteer Fire Brigade grateful for new ute
The Kāwhia Volunteer Fire Brigade has a new ute through the community's support.
'It took a real team effort': Police praise brave officers who rescued survivors from fiery crash
A couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.
Wealth of talent on show in Student Showcase
Waikato University students are set to perform at St John’s Anglican Church this Sunday.
Pōkeno Whisky recruits New Zealand's only traditional cooper
Mike Tawse, from Scotland, has brought the ancient art of coopering to Pōkeno.
Fonterra’s Te Awamutu site acknowledged
Te Awamutu's Fonterra site wins Transport Cup and is runner-up in Best Medium Site Cup.
Sports development side book final spot
Development team to take on Hamilton Marist B in the premiership B final on Saturday.
‘Green stream’ complaints lead to fines totalling $244k
A prosecution taken by Waikato Regional Council against a dairy farming operation.