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Nominations open for Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards
Awards acknowledge innovation, partnerships, collaboration, and diversity.
Huntly kids help with Hakanoa Playground revamp
Waikato District Council has taken on board children's thoughts on the design and layout.
Huntly boy racer incident; Loader driver likely to escape prosecution
Police say they're yet to receive any complaints about the driver's actions on Friday.
'Extremely fortunate': Infrared camera finds missing man in bush after 36 hours
The man was reported missing just after midday on Saturday.
Prisoners grow plants for Department of Conservation
Waikeria prison horticulture trainees donate 7000 plants to DoC for Whangamarino wetland.
Gallaghers fund new musical University Chair
The Dame Malvina Major Chair in Opera aims to revitalise the University's School of Music.
It's theatre, but only just!
Play based on writer's conversations with his grandmother in Denmark during the lockdown
Benee postpones regional tour for 'personal' reasons
Benee's first nationwide regional tour was due to kick off in New Plymouth this weekend.
Watch: 'Genuinely scared' - Man uses loader to take on boy racers
The loader driver tried to scoop up one of the boy racer's cars, a witness says.
Epitome of teamwork at Marist Premier game
Closest game of the day between Marist Premier and Allied HOB was a real nail-biter
DoC to investigate rare orchid's mysterious reproduction
Rangers and a research team looking at how to save swamp helmet orchids in Whangamarino
Deep earthquake felt across North Island overnight
The deep earthquake was widely felt, but not close to the epicentre.
Kiwi winemakers Invivo join the medal haul with golds at NY Awards
The Waikato winery is riding high after taking out three gold medals and two trophies.
Applications wanted for Creative Communities Scheme
The scheme aims to help grow creative projects in Hamilton, turning ideas into reality.
Dactylanthus sets seed for a bumper season
Helping hand needed as natural pollinator is extinct locally
Waikato events at the forefront of 2021 NZ Event Awards
With a record number of 108 total entries, seven Waikato events made it into the final 50.
Local manufacturer celebrates 100 years by creating charitable trust
Trust will offer youth development focused on employment pathways and family support.
Striking jetty artwork inspired by history of five local hapū
Mayor encourages more Hamiltonians to enjoy the Waikato River.
South Waikato decides to do its own promotion of district
The council has decided to pull the funding for Hamilton & Waikato Tourism
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Petch through to the semifinals
Te Awamutu's Rebecca Petch was outstanding today in her quarter-final races in Tokyo.
City Planning Manager Luke O'Dwyer has died suddenly at home from medical event
Luke O'Dwyer leaves behind wife Kylie and two young children.
Hamish Davies starts in glow-in-the-dark puppet show
Hamish Davies, formerly of Ōhaupō, describes the Glow Show as wild.
Waikato Regional Council's $11K opening event 'great value for money': Chairman
The attendees included VIPs and ex and current politicians.
Matamata Swim Zone receives covered walkway
While the indoor pool is closed to await roof removal, outdoor users get comfort upgrade.
Ken Miller rewarded for dedication to Waipā King Country Life Education
Life membership for dedication to Life Education cause.
Top dairy manager award won by Ōhaupō farmer
Christopher Gerard Vila was overwhelmed by his win at the Dairy Industry Awards.
'My worst nightmare': Hamilton joggers injured after geese terrorise fun run
A gaggle of geese has terrorised an organised fun run, leaving 2 joggers with bruises.
National Hepatitis action plan launched in Hamilton
Coinciding with World Hepatitis Day, the plan aims to help eliminate the disease globally.
Major road closures coming to Hamilton's Ruakura Rd
Expect three months of road closures done in stages.
Toy company founder Anna Mowbray passing on wisdom at fundraiser
Waipā Life Education Trust fundraiser feature star guest speaker Anna Mowbray.
Cookie cutters bring Māori flavour to kitchen tools
The new trio to add Māori flavour consists of a fishhook, koru and double twist.
Forty years of volunteering at Hamilton Gardens
Volunteers helped transform the city's main rubbish dump into a world-class attraction.
Kihikihi Village plan feedback period extended
Wide cross-section of views sought to truly reflect community's desires