Unified Special Olympics basketball team takes stock of event
The team was NZ's first to feature players with a disability alongside mainstream players.
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Celebrating 60 years of service to Te Awamutu
Te Awamutu Lions Club celebrates 60 years
Council commits to rates certainty for 2023/24
Capital programme of $352.1 million of key projects approved.
New $14 million trades training centre blessed and named
The centre aims to provide growth and investment in the region.
Waipā kerbside food scraps collection coming
Feedback supports ratepayer-funded, pay-as-you-throw rubbish collection.
Waikato district cemeteries to allow for natural burials
Waikato District Council has updated its Cemeteries Bylaw.
Sparking kids' creativity through the art of dollmaking
A chance for children to create their own dolls during the school holiday.
20-year-old takes on political challenge to empower young wāhine Māori
"I don’t want rangatahi to think going into places like Parliament is a scary place"
Waikato Lotto players strike it lucky
There were 25 second division winners in Wednesday's draw.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Iconic main road site makes way for medium-density housing precinct
Iconic family business and homes make way for town's first medium-density development.
Traditional Māori knowledge imparted to farmers
Traditional Māori knowledge of moon phases shared at Te Kūiti workshop.
Native eels slip through flood pump unharmed
Cyclone provides chance to prove fish passage strategy on right track
Matariki ki Waikato 2023 programme
Kite and market days a part of a lineup to welcome Matariki.
‘Unacceptable’: Sam Cane speaks out on Super Rugby final referee abuse
All Blacks captain throws his support behind vilified Super Rugby final referee.
Hamilton commercial development up 35pc over 12 months
Strong increase in foot traffic indicative of more commercial activity.
SH25A to reopen by end of March 2024
Work is under way to construct a bridge reconnecting State Highway 25A.
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.