Waikato should go to level 4, says Māori health expert group
'Grave concerns' the upper North Island might be on the brink of a new wave of Covid 19.
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Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 19th Sept Wrap
There were 24 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on September 19th. Video / NZ Herald
Search base stood down but hunt continues for missing family
Thomas Phillips and his three young children were last seen on September 11.
Diligent dogs brighten up Waikato offices
15 Waikato dogs have been signed up for the Frog Recruitment Top Office Dog competition.
Momentum and Golden Homes provide Covid-border relief
Golden Homes donation launches three community care pantries and an emergency fund.
Waikato-based team creating cutting-edge innovation that's changing the world
Enlighten Designs recognised for bringing NZ innovation to the global stage.
Montell2099: From the bedroom to the world
Montell2099 finds a lot of joy in playing festivals he used to attend when he was younger.
Bunny's bequest grows Mortimer legacy
Momentum Waikato Community Foundation deeply touched by supporter's gift.
Covid-19: Two Cambridge places of interest visited by truckie
Truck driver who later tested positive to Covid stopped at two venues in Cambridge.
Waipa mayor appeals for calm after Covid exposure sites in Waikato
Fresh locations of interest have been posted connected to a truck driver's delivery run.
Service station, cafe visited by truckie who later tested positive
Waipā District mayor Jim Mylchreest urges calm.
'An arduous search': Items pulled from water not linked to missing family
Police say no items of significance have been located.
The first Te Awamutu Taste Trail gets under way next month
Three of Te Awamutu's eateries are the founding participants of the culinary event.
Sports writer Michael Pulman mourned by many
Tributes flow, from the Chiefs to the Black Caps, and many, many more.
Kathy's Cosmetics and Gifts opens its doors
A familiar face in Te Awamutu has opened a cosmetic store here
Escaping lockdown blues: Living with a host family
When lockdown hit, two Waikato Schools had to find homes for 51 international students.
Person struck by train in Waikato
The person was taken to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
Man admits drug driving causing best mate's death
The crash happened at Piopio on December 30, 2019.
Ka whakanui tēnei punua pāoho i te reo Māori
Podcast series helping drive resurgence in te reo Maori.
Covid case visited dairy on Monday; Vaccine buses hit the road
Buses to boost drive to get 90% of Kiwis vaccinated.
A three-day festival celebrates the bloom of cherry blossoms
The New Zealand Cherry Blossom Festival is a multicultural event held in Tamahere.
Another former TA Sports player to become a Swampfox
Ex-TA Sports halfback Kirtis McNaughten has been called into the Heartland side for 2021.
New summer expo set to make a splash at Lake Karapiro
The Great Kiwi Summer Expo will feature live-action, boats and all things outdoors.
Cherry blossom festival brings visitors to the district
The Cherry Blossom Festival at English Cherry Tree Manor in Tamahere is back.
Missing father and three kids: Family remains 'hopeful' they're out camping
'We are hopeful that Tom has taken the children camping,' the family said.
Focus: Search continues for father & three children missing
Uncle Paul Thomas remains hopeful as the search continues for Thomas Philips and his three children. Video / Belinda Feek
Missing father and three kids: Police release image of abandoned vehicle
Police are trying to work out the family's movements prior to the ute being on the beach.
Communities shocked, baffled as to what has happened to missing Otorohanga dad and kids
Community 'in shock' over family's disappearance.
Former Waikato captain White's vast career
A recap on the career of the former Chiefs prop who made his international debut at 33.
Black comedy born from creative programme supporting Waikato talent
A look into the life of a family who is every bit as abnormal as the next family.
Missing father, three kids: Searchers use drones with thermal imaging
The ground-based search for Thomas Phillips and his kids resumes at 7am.
Spring Hill Corrections Facility prisoner starts fire in cell
Some prisoners were evacuated after a small fire in a cell.
Focus: Father and three kids missing off remote west coast beach at Marokopa
A search is under way on a remote North Island west coast beach for an Otorohanga man and his three children. Video / NZ Herald / Google Earth
Missing family: 'This is out of character', police appeal for sightings
Their vehicle was found in the surf at Kiritehere Beach on Sunday.