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Sweet cat Biscuit kneads a new home
Sweet by name and by nature, little Biscuit the cat is looking for a new home.
Pacific Mother documentary explores traditional birthing
The award-winning doco explores the right to choose and be supported in birth choices.
Discovering the social history behind the 'bricks and mortar'
Creators and researchers of Bricks and Mortar Legacy share their stories at public event.
Te Awamutu Rowing Club honours local talent at prizegiving
New Zealand Masters Rowing Championships will be held at Lake Karāpiro later in the year.
Half the country’s junior doctors to strike for 25 hours
Te Whatu Ora says emergency departments will remain open.
Sexuality, wellbeing topics of Wild Women's Weekend
The annual festival will take place in Whangamatā from May 17-19.
Improvised dish a showstopper at special Waikato master chef contest
The Waikato Indian Cultural Society was blown away by Darshana Patel's creation.
Govt revives Waikato mega-prison plans as $1.9b spend pays for 810-bed extension
About $440m of the spend was coming from cuts from the "back-office", Luxon said.
Salt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks up
The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.
'Abused, ridiculed and discredited': Waipā District Council turns off Facebook comments
Meanwhile, Hamilton City Council reports rise in false information on social media.
Celebration as Raglan Whāingaroa Wharf project complete
The wharf's western walkway is now open to the public.
New Waipā council chief appointed to replace long-serving incumbent
New WDC chief executive has significant local body and governance experience.
Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs
Pauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.
Million-dollar donor's long wait for sports centre almost over
Philanthropist says he will be more excited once a construction contract has been signed.
Guns, drugs, cash seized after 'lengthy' investigation
A 53-year-old Taumarunui man has been arrested and is facing charges.
New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'
The board received over 40 applications from New Zealand and Australia.
Former RAL boss bids for Whakapapa skifield
Dave Mazey says he wants to ensure Whakapapa’s survival.
Suspense mounts for Hitchcock stage performance
A 1940s live radio play with a ten-piece band promises a performance like no other.
Rugby flashback: The story of Ron Lockwood
Waikato locals may remember Lockwood for his decades of service as a property valuer.
Housing shortage 'hurting us' says Thames Business Association
Thames Business Association advocates for targeted rate to 'support' business.
Paper Plus Golf Course Fun Run
Defending champion Daniel Sinclair was at the Australian Track & Field Champs.
Lights, camera, action: Spotlight on Waikato screen industry
The region's screen industry has room to grow.
One dead after motorbike crash in Kihikihi, Waikato
The single motorbike crash occurred about 7.45pm last night.
Three women take out top spots in Pureora Hunting Comp
Numbers for the annual competition are back to pre-Covid levels, DoC says.
Whodunnit drama delves into family dynamics
Sam Neill stars in adaptation of a family-centered mystery novel.
Young people encouraged to actively contribute to environmental solutions
Bupa Foundation and NZ Landcare Trust launch Junior Landcare.
Several Waikato roads impacted by NZTA 'reactive repair' works
A variety of safety improvements across the Waikato have started, or will amp up soon.
South Waikato business park on track for 2025 opening
Maraetai Road Intermodal Business Park has been in the works since 2018.
Chiefs Manawa to provide hit-out for USA ahead of Black Ferns clash
Session begins at 4pm on Saturday with the teams doing a mix of gameplay and scenarios.
Mild winter could impact Mt Ruapehu ski season
'I would be surprised if this winter actually ended up being really cold.'
Karapiro couple nuts about macadamias
Paul Gardiner & Helen Stockman are one season away from seeing the fruits of their labour.
Smothering, stomping, drowning: Toddler's hellish torture at hands of Huntly man
Bridjid Tamihana admitted 11 charges relating to the treatment of a 23-month-old girl.