Waikato Hot Air Balloon Club turns 30
In 1993, there was a small balloon fiesta. 30 years later, the club is going strong.
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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.
Watch: SH1 closure needed to recover crashed truck near Taupō
Yet another truck crash has closed SH1 at Bulli Pt south of Taupō
Tataurangi trophy donated to college
The T.W.M. Tataurangi trophy for coach of the year is in honour of Te Roi Tataurangi.
Verdon Bartlett hits NPEC century
An East Coast teammate says Bartlett deserves a "golden sculpture" for his commitment.
Waikato rider warms up at world champs
Kiwi motocross duo make the most of international opportunity.
Spring Invitational set to return for 2023
Taupō's pre-season cricket tournament is back.
Branagh delights in adaptation of classic mystery
Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of this Agatha Christie story surpasses the original.
Cannabis company buzzing after 'milestone' export
Cannasouth is the first company in NZ to export cannabis API to Australia.
Young Waihī actors on a Quest with new pantomime
Next month's show has been devised, scripted and acted by its young cast.
Rescue cats and kākāriki: MPs introduce themselves to community
Taupō's would-be MP candidates came together last week to share their views.
Yvette Ronaldson elected to WESCT
Aria's Yvette Ronaldson has been welcomed to the WESCT.
Marine surveys keeping tabs on invasive seaweed
Divers survey to determine the presence and extent of marine pests in Coromandel.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what's delighted and distressed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week,
Online scams doing the rounds: Know the signs
Be on the alert for these social media, text and phone scams.
Te Awamutu AFC win Waikato Plate
Te Awamutu AFC beat the Waikato Unicol Veterans in the final on penalties.
Concerns for welfare of missing Tirau man
Police have concerns for missing man Warwick Greenwood.
Police inquiries begin after body found in Waikato River in Hamilton
A body was discovered by a member of the public in Hamilton on Monday afternoon.
From 15-year-old high school drop out to business owner with a $60k side hustle
She decided that school wasn't her only path to success
Police seek info from public on Huntly fatal crash
Members of public tried to help, but the driver died at the scene on Harris St.
Watch: Time-lapse shows progress at SH25A rebuild
Waka Kotahi has provided an update on construction.