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Locations of interest: Waihi Beach Hotel Pub and RSA listed
Anyone at the Waihi Beach Hotel Pub and RSA on January 5 should self-isolate immediately.
Tale as old as time soon to be told in Hamilton
Hamilton Musical Theatre set to perform Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Three papakāinga projects under way in Ngāruawāhia
Funding supports three new affordable rental homes and infrastructure for two whare.
Major Kaimai Range roadworks under way
SH29 will have three nights of alternating one-way closures during January
Tairua bar tragedy: Man dies after boat flips
The man was flown to hospital yesterday after the second incident at the bar this week.
Waikato water incidents keep harbourmaster busy
Five boating incidents could have been avoided, Waikato Regional Harbourmaster says.
Body found in search for Waikato River swimmer
A man was reported missing in the river on Monday evening.
Hamilton City Brass fundraiser for its NZ National Youth Band players
Concert will feature a variety of solos and ensembles showcasing young musicians' talent.
Holiday road toll ends with 17 people killed on our roads
Seventeen people died on New Zealand roads over the holiday period.
New Mangawhero Stream bridge progressing well
The highway is to be cut down and rebuilt to link to the new bridge approaches.
Fatal Waikato crash: Car in flames after powerlines downed
Dawson Rd in Taupiri is still blocked while police make inquiries into the person's death.
Survey puts creative arts industry on radar
State of the Arts survey says creative industry needs more attention in Covid environment
Food and Fibre sector calls for young people
Primary industry leaders want to make the sector more attractive to secure its future.
One dead, smoke rising from crash that downed power lines
The road is blocked in both directions.
Waikato prepares to rock Colgate Games 2022
The annual event is ready to go ahead and 75 Waikato athletes are set to participate
City sees pedestrian and cycling bridge on growth horizon
Hamilton has sent a proposal to Government's Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF).
Seven Waikato summer festivals set to rock the region
Festivals are set to take place in Whangamata, Karapiro, South Waikato and Thames.
It's electrifying! New rapid EV charging station on SH3 at Mokau
Fast-charging stations every 75km across state highway network is the aim
Toddler remains critical in hospital after near-drowning at Raglan
The toddler remains critical but stable in Waikato Hospital.
Horror Matamata crash: Three remain in critical condition, others stable
The occupants are still recovering in hospital, three remain critical.
Award recognises exceptional service to clients during unpredictable year
Unsung heroes helped businesses to adapt and thrive to support our economy
Children aged 10-13 thrown from car, critical after Matamata crash
Four of the five are in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.
Waipā's recycling calendar to go digital
The council won't deliver the calendar to each household anymore to reduce waste.
Raglan near-drowning: 2-year-old's brave battle after pool incident
The two-year-old was initially hospitalised in a critical condition.
Festive road toll of 5 'a real tragic start', top cop says
Seventeen people have died in the past 10 days.
Hamilton plumber taps into national final
Cody Hall will compete in national Young Plumber of the Year competition.
Keep it clear when buying plastic bottles
Coloured plastic can be recycled, but the dyes adding the colour turn grey when processed.
Ham is the most popular Kiwi kai – again
New Zealand ham is the centrepiece of many Kiwi family Christmas tables.
St John wishes Kiwis a safe and enjoyable holiday season
Be kind: St John has zero tolerance for verbal or physical violence towards staff
Innovative discovery trail developed at Rotopiko
National Wetland Trust develops innovative discovery trail at Rotopiko Reserve.
Busy boating season ahead as Waikato welcomes Aucklanders back
Report unsafe behaviour on the water as well as maritime hazards and incidents.
Stay sober behind the wheel this Christmas
Waipā District Council urges residents to encourage their friends not to drink and drive.
'Like breathing through a straw while drowning': Kiwi dad was sceptical about Covid - then he got it
"Being able to breathe...we take that for granted so much."