Hikuai to Opoutere – periods of road closure continue on Thursday
Chipseal being applied to cement stabilised bypass track around underslip.
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Waipā fund to reduce waste given $10,000 boost
Applications invited for rethink, reduce and reuse projects.
One dead, one in custody after assault in Waikato
Emergency services rushed to a home in Ngāruawāhia shortly before 9.30pm.
College athletes qualify for Waikato Bay of Plenty championships
College host King Country, Northwest and South Waikato Zone Secondary Athletics Champs.
Teen confronts man in court who kidnapped, drugged her
Dean Cumming was jailed for four and a half years.
Thousands of petrolheads keen on Frankton Thunder
Hamilton's mini-Beach Hop drew in people from as far as Tauranga and Paeroa.
Lots of Waikato pets looking for forever home
People wanting to get a pet are urged to consider adopting to combat pet-homelessness.
All the world is a stage in Te Awamutu
A Shakespeare festival returns 'in person' at Te Awamutu College after 2 virtual editions.
Disaster fund tops $13m thanks to NZME readers, listeners and viewers
New Zealanders show immense generosity to support thousands impacted by disaster.
Amateur rocketeers set new standards for Kiwi flights
Team Nike take Kiwi amateur rocketry to new heights.
Hikuai to Opoutere – periods of road closure on Wednesday
Geotech drill rigs gathering info to help plan permanent fix.
Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge ahead for Te Awamutu team
Te Awamutu firefighters continue longstanding support of Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ.
Kidney Health NZ talks up organ donations
One donor has the potential to help up to ten people waiting for organ transplant.
Heavy-metal showdown fires up at Central Districts Field Days
Four-time Waikato champion prepares for a series of epic and enthralling challenges.
Artists affected by Cyclone Gabrielle given more time to enter Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
Organisers extend the entry deadline due to cyclone disruption.
Excavator champions to decide on best in New Zealand at Feilding finals
Te Awamutu excavator driver Mike Bowe taking on New Zealand's best.
Ōhaupō win pre-season clash
Co-captain leads from the front as Ōhaupō take on Thames Valley counterparts.
Waipā's cemeteries set to become more diverse
The cemeteries are in need of future-proofing since a lot are set to be full by 2048.
Tokoroa dairy plant set to specialise production
The OFI plant received an investment to produce specialised protein ingredients.
Boost for fund to reduce waste
Waipā allocated an extra $10,000 to invest in projects and ideas to reduce waste.
Medieval Fair returns to Hamilton Gardens
Funds raised will go towards development of the Medieval Garden at the municipal gardens.
Woman arrested after ramming police vehicle
26-year-old woman arrested near Te Awamutu after allegedly ramming a Police car.
School kids step up for cyclone relief
Ōhaupō School students working hard to fundraise post Cyclone Gabrielle.
Further biodiversity and environmental protection work needed in Gulf Plan
Fisheries plan needs to consider impacts of climate change, says regional council.
SH25 Hikuai to Opoutere mostly closed Friday, open over the weekend
Whangamata Area School bus will be escorted through the road works.
Cyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roads
Some roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.
Hamilton hyped for full-on weekend of rugby
Gallagher Chiefs and Chiefs Manawa kick off the first home games of the season.
'So lucky to be alive': Woman escapes burning home, man appears in court
Police said a 36-year-old male faces five charges relating to the incident.
Altrusa bake and share a cake
Families share stories and cupcakes for Dr Seuss birthday at Te Awamutu Library.
Weekend of motorbikes, adrenaline and speed at Hampton Downs MotoFest
The fourth MotoFest drew in people from all over New Zealand.
Alwyn Poole: The case for no one under 17 playing first XV rugby
OPINION: Educator Alwyn Poole speaks his mind about a troubling concern in school sports.
Waikato Rescue Helicopter acknowledges wāhine for International Women’s Day
Jennifer is one of the numerous strong wāhine saving lives on the rescue helicopter.