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Waikato Rugby Union centenary
100 years of the Waikato Rugby Union as Alert Level 4 puts reunion evening on hold.
Significant detours during overnight closure
Work is part of Waka Kotahi preventive maintenance programme over winter
Vaccination levels continue to rise across the Waikato
Coromandel and Claudelands pop-up testing sites now closed as numbers decline.
Six Meteor shows have been affected by the lockdown
A further eight shows planned for September could be affected as well.
Selfless brother makes the most of special day out
Deserving big brother enjoys being centre of attention for a day
Trailblazer rides into equestrian hall of fame
Te Awamutu resident inducted into Equestrian NZ Hall of Fame
Charity, secondhand shops inundated with dumped rubbish during lockdown
Secondhand stores across the country are getting inundated with rubbish.
Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown
Speeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.
DHB issues update on vaccination rollout in Waikato
So far, 248,279 vaccinations were delivered to Waikato residents.
Almost 90pc of Waikato businesses confident they will survive the Covid pandemic
Less than 10 per cent of Waikato businesses eyeing Government support schemes.
Consultation opens on representation review
Council opens representation review to have say over councillors and ward boundaries.
Boaties caught breaking the Covid-19 rules will be reported
Completely unacceptable: Boating and island hopping not permitted at Level 4, says DoC.
Waikato Asthma Trust celebrates young achievers
Nominations for the 2021 Waikato Asthma Young Achievers' Award are now open.
Some recycling collections on hold at alert levels 3 and 4
Recycling collection temporarily suspended for select households and narrow streets.
Waikato Inc shows most resilience in regional lockdown survey
Waikato most optimistic in survey of Auckland, Tauranga, Taupō commerce.
Hamilton woman charged with breaching L4 lockdown
The 20-year-old also faces drug possession charges.
Doolan slots in for Swampfoxes
Todd Doolan returns to Heartland Championship rugby for the first time since 2016
Growing concern in western Waikato about level 4 online trading
Non-essential business owners warned over contactless delivery service.
Te Awamutu cyclists at Paralympics
Plenty of para cycling records set and broken on day one of Tokyo Paralympics 2020.
Covid-19: The impacts of lockdown on local small businesses
Small business owners have yet again had to shut their doors to customers.
'You are kind of punished': Woman stuck in North Island after waiting for test
The woman was attending her mother's funeral in Auckland when the lockdown was announced.
Covid deals blow to Daffodil Day
The street collection is cancelled but Daffodil Day isn't - donations can be made online.
Exclusive: Outbreak response hampered by DHBs flying blind on staff vaccination
The problem "presented a barrier to rapidly and safely deploying staff", an email reveals.
Former Donovan's Chocolates CEO now Hamilton councillor
Mark Donovan has won the Hamilton City East Ward byelection with 1774 votes.
Patrol car damaged, offenders on the run
The police eagle chopper circled over Hamilton for several hours this morning.
DHB issues update on temporary changes to services
Due to the level 4 lockdown, the DHB deferred some of its non-urgent appointments.
The story of Nathan George and the mighty under-20s
Former Te Awamutu Sports player Nathan George's rugby career and where it took him.
Waikato Hospital serves mum mouldy toast for lunch
Waikato DHB says parents are welcome to help themselves to supplies in the ward kitchen.
City areas signalled for extra attention to manage growth
New Govt rules require the country's big-growth councils to build up, not just out.
More families enjoying dog companionship
Rising dog population enjoying lockdown walkies.
Sleepyhead receives resource consents for Ohinewai foam factory
"Significant milestone for both The Comfort Group and the Waikato region."
Covid-19: Waipā's vaccine roll-out tracking slowly
Waikato DHB statistics show under 20 per cent of eligible residents have been vaccinated.
Testing numbers across the Waikato decline
As the nationwide lockdown continues, Waikato testing facilities report fewer visitors.