Chiefs face Crusaders in Hamilton for first Super Rugby match of season
Coach Clayton McMillan said the match was an exciting way to kick-start the 2024 season.
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'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed
'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'
Wood named for Western Force
The young Australian halfback was a mainstay for Waikato in the 2023 FPC.
Huge freight company plugs into Hamilton 'the heart of the golden triangle'
Maersk's new facility at the Ruakura Superhub can hold nearly 30,000 pallets.
Public hearings to begin for Pure Tūroa's ski field bid
There were 481 submissions made to the Department of Conservation.
Te Awamutu entities gain sport and recreations awards
Record number of nominations from around the Waikato region for 2023 Sport Waikato awards.
Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners
Winners have been chosen in the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.
Theatrical teens take to the stage
Parents form theatre group for creative Te Awamutu teenagers.
Competition heats up on the road to Golden Shears
Five events last weekend as hundreds hit the road heading for the 'Wimbledon of Shearing'.
Community hero resuscitates local lifeguard service
The club almost closed due to the effects of Covid-19, but Skill brought it back to life.
Nuclear testing medals handed out to four veterans
New Zealand sent two naval frigates for Operation Grapple in 1957.
Kihikihi bowlers help make wishes come true
Bowls team led by Henry Te Moni wins Make-A-Wish Tournament.
Genesis scholarships support Huntly students
Te Wharekura o Rakaumanga and Huntly College teachers selected 15 students.
Matamata police shooting: Identity of man killed by cops yet to be released as coroner makes non-publication order
The 31yo gangster's funeral was held today. Police seized several motorcycles throughout.
Sweet inspiration: How honey sector sees path to $1bn by 2030
Honey has become a valuable export earner for communities throughout New Zealand.
'Severe pain': Dairy worker who had thumb sliced off speaks of struggles
Trayd Tahau, who was high on meth at the time, has now been jailed.
Motorbikes seized as gang members gather for tangi of man shot by police
Paeroa residents could expect delays on the roads today.
Taupō dancers flying high with awards and exams
It's been a high-flying month for the crew at Dance Central Taupō.
Mt Tihia tramp evades walkers once again
Find out what Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs have been up to this week.
Search underway to replace council CEO with 45 years' experience
Waipa District Council needs to replace its long-serving chief executive.
SH1 delays to be expected for next few months in Waikato
Journeys between Taupiri, and Ohakea in the lower North Island are affected.
Solving clues and digging for cash
The scavenger hunt took entrants to Waihī Beach’s picturesque spots
Go quackers for Children’s Day
Te Awamutu Little Theatre continues the tradition of a free play for Children's Day.
Kiwi pros go head-to-head for Ironman in Taupō
It's a crowded international field for the men's pro Ironman event in Taupō.
Chicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'
Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs-up and thumbs-down
Find out what's annoyed and overjoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
New village native planting plan allows for bird corridor
New living well community plants native plants to benefit local wildlife.
Get baking for a fruity dessert treat
Try a warming but summery sponge pudding that is even better reheated.
Sweet by name, sweet by nature - could you adopt Toffee Pop?
Toffee Pop is a sweet kitten looking for a new home.
Swimmers, science and strings this week in Taupō
Find out what's happening in the Taupō District this week.
Universities at risk of running out of money
New Zealand unis are at risk of running out of cash to pay their bills this year.
Snapchat 'sugar daddy': Man pays girl to meet up in bushes for sexual acts
Roland McKop discovered the girl was only 13 while messaging her.
'Unprecedented demand' sees extra grandstand built for Taupō Super400
The return of Supercars to New Zealand has been met with huge demand for tickets.
Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power
The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.