Battle against hill country erosion gets $2.8m boost
Almost half of Waikato land has a high potential for erosion due to high rainfall.
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New parents share the elation and deep grief.
Former Kiwi farmer in epic 8000km run across Canada to raise money for cancer research
Jon Nabbs lost both parents to cancer in the space of a year. Now he's raising 75k.
Waikato bus driver shortage solved, new routes launched
Local bus services also celebrate new Te Kuiti and Tokoroa services.
Massive weekend of club rugby ahead
Waikato club rugby Women’s Championship final takes place this weekend.
Hawke's Bay artist wins Fieldays No.8 Wire Award 2023
The Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award ceremony was held in Hamilton last night.
Fieldays Forestry Hub back for 2023
The hub will again be under the theme Wood - Our Low-Carbon Future.
South Waikato power connection goes live
The $43 million project has been 10 years in the making.
Man evades police by fleeing to island on Waikato River
The man, who was a person of interest, evaded police for over 7 hours.
‘She needs a shower, not an ambulance’: Woman's 15-hour wait for help after 'brutal' beating
Instead of calling an ambulance, the assailant bathed the woman and cut her hair.
New bus shelters being removed while bus hub design and construction flaws are fixed
Post-construction survey shows problems in $2 million project.
'I'm not a violent man': Murder accused says he's a gangster rapper, not a killer
The defendant also said he only covers his face with a mask in his rap music videos.
Tokoroa business park one step closer to reality
The Maraetai Road Intermodal Business Park just received a big funding boost.
'Driven by greed': Te Kūiti's $2.5m fraudster gets parole
Sharon Margaret Bradley is banned from entering her former hometown.
Chiefs more than ready to take on Brumbies
The Chiefs will play against the Australian team in Canberra on Saturday.
Waikato kids receive a hell of a present
Satan’s Little Helper just brightened up the life of Amelia Rickard and Thorin Ridley.
Music: Rowdy’s Rose releases first EP
The local duo released their EP on day one of the Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival.
Food banks helping 165 per cent more people than before the pandemic
More seek kai relief, including some who haven’t required support in the past.
Waikato breweries come out on top at Beer and Cider Awards
Two Waikato breweries, one from Ruapehu have won a place in this year's top 30 line-up.
How these Atiamuri farmers spent less on fertiliser to make more money
"I thought he'd joined a cult": Waikato farmer on how far biological farming has come
Atiamuri farmers use less fertiliser
Jenny and Miah Smith have trialled regenerative agriculture methods that allowed them to cut back on synthetic inputs.
'It was all Anton': Murder accused turn on each other as trial heats up
Four people are facing a charge of murdering a Hamilton man in 2020
Green mistletoe returns to Pirongia Forest Park
DoC works with Pironga locals to re-establish tāpia/mistletoe.
Raglan's Town2Surf cycleway, wharf set to open soon
Two long-awaited projects are due to be completed early next month.
More EV chargers for Waikato
Waikato-based EV charging specialist We.EV partnered with Waitomo Group.
Waikato music legends join forces for special project
Horomona Horo and Dr Jeremy Mayall will tour New Zealand as AWE.
Torrid encounter as Sports fall to Ōtorohanga
Ōtorohanga proved too strong in their local sub-union derby with Te Awamutu Sports.
Chateau Tongariro future still uncertain
The building's earthquake resilience is still being assessed.
Kids engineer place in the finals
Year 5 and 6 students have qualified to take part in the final of EPro8 competition.
Te Whatu Ora Waikato celebrates Nurse of the Year
Te Whatu Ora Waikato has recognised several nurses for outstanding work in their fields.
Arohena School kids in the rain learning to protect the environment
Pupils are now familiar with trapping pests and recognising native plants.
Meth-using killer fails in appeal against murder conviction
Moetū Kaitai appealed on three grounds, all relating to the trial judge's summing-up.