Waikato community stalwarts gain royal attention
15 Waikato residents have been recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday honours.
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Marist Premier turn up defensive pressure to take bonus point
St Peter's Premier have good win over University of Waikato Premier Reserves.
Watch: Up in flames - historic North Island pub destroyed in overnight fire
The tavern has been on the site for over 100 years.
Art auction to raise funds for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kākāpō
Mediums include photography, paintings, ceramics, sculpture and a contemporary tukutuku.
'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crash
The 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.
Arohena sprinter sees success in US
Leah Belfield making mark running for her Texas university — and getting straight As.
Murder accused felt like there'd been 'no justice' after earlier fight
Adrian Phillips felt like there had been no justice after a January fight.
Mighty local ways to celebrate Queen's Birthday Weekend
Waikato Tourism suggests some right royal ways one may celebrate this long weekend.
SH5 has opened after fatal crash near Rotorua
Police were notified of the crash at about 3.10am.
Dog owners advised to look out for toxic algae
Algal bloom identified in Lake Ngā Roto.
Memorial a site of peace and prosperity
Apakura Memorial Kohatu a sign of peace and prosperity.
Wansbones stepping back from accounting firm
GW Accountants have sold their business to Hamilton-based accounting firm Initiom Limited.
Breast cancer services under threat after too many skip brekkie
Breast Cancer Foundation extends pink brekkie campaign after $600,000 income shortfall.
Charity breakfast event raises $10k
Pink Ribbon Breakfast organiser stunned as she smashes fundraising target.
Urgent DHB plea to ensure all your jabs are up to date
Flu, MMR, Covid-19, whooping cough and mental health concerns ahead of the cold months.
St John's Parish listed heritage churches need special care
Parish team seeks funding assistance to maintain two Category 1 listed heritage churches.
The Go Fit Experience is helping Waipā residents find their jam
Free fitness activities are taking place across the Waipā
Community groups benefit from MIQ hotel revamp
Beds, ironing boards, bar fridges, irons, kettles, chairs, and more find new homes
World-renowned carver and sculptor opens exhibition
Tainui artist Fred Graham ONZM's captivating exhibition is open at Waikato Museum.
Pop-up vaccination clinics support MMR jab campaign
DHB says there's confusion over many children's MMR immunisation status.
'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three times
Ngātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.
Marokopa mystery: 'Beside ourselves with worry' - mum's plea for missing kids
Police, children's mother appeal to public for information
RATs in Raglan now available from community trust
Raglan Naturally takes over the responsibility from the Waikato DHB.
World champion aiming for New Zealand Darts Masters success
The tournament is part of the Professional Darts Corporation's World Series of Darts
Hamilton ready to get party started for HSBC NZ Sevens' return
Full men's and women's tournaments across two fields at FMG Stadium Waikato
Unique two-hander has one actor playing it by ear
One actor at each performance has neither seen nor read a word of the play
Future Proof plan looks at more transport choices and reducing carbon emissions
Better transport access discussed, with more housing around key transport corridors.
Police conduct air search for missing Marokopa family
Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing since December 2021.
Serious crash closes State Highway 1 in Tokoroa, Waikato
Emergency services were called to the scene around 4.10pm.
Countdown starts to Special Olympics National Summer Games
Athletes will compete around Hamilton in 10 sporting disciplines, across eight venues.
Children trapped in early learning centre by floodwaters in Thames-Coromandel
It's believed seven children are at the centre.
Determined effort by Castle Rangers builds on previous week's win
The all-Verdettes Marist game was close until Old Girls were able to assert dominance.
Bayleys branches owner calls time
Mary Walker passes the reins to Chris Bayley, Shaun Paterson and Karl Davis