Waikato events secure $3m in Government funding
A total of 34 events will receive support from the Government's Thermal Explorer Fund.
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Revival of rail in Pokeno and Te Kauwhata on the cards
The proposal is part of a wider Regional Public Transport Plan that is open for feedback.
NZTA warns road users of potholes and wild winter weather
Transport Agency urges people to be vigilant and drive to the conditions.
Blessing marks start of Piarere-Taupō road upgrade
Safety improvements part of vision of zero deaths and serious injuries on our roads
An epic journey: Taupō man paddles 420km down Waikato River
Peter Cook demonstrated his mental and physical capacity with a mighty paddleboard trip.
NZ Blood on the hunt for new Waikato donors
Donors are desperately needed as NZ Blood struggles with appointment gaps and no-shows.
From dreams to jail: Why cannabis growers got involved in 'massive' $4.2m syndicate
Why they did it. The masterminds behind a massive drug-growing syndicate are sentenced.
Go Waikato: Four Waikato finalists placed in Best of Summer results
The NZ Herald Best of Summer rankings put four Waikato contenders in top-three placings.
Give Waikato places a boost in national search for the Best of Summer
Put the Waikato on the map by voting in the NZ Herald's Best of Summer campaign.
Equine world will still get their festival
Equine education, competition, shopping, and entertainment.
Chilli, dill and pickle with a side of strong hazy IPA - it's brewer's choice
It's a mixed bag, from chilli to dill and cucumber, it's a wild ride.
Bring out the lawnmower, it's time for some grassy IPA
An IPA keeps the doctor away, so they say.
Hazy summer daze; the new craft beer craze that is no phase
It's happy daze trying out some solid hazy IPAs.
Pass the pale ale; VB drinker dips toes into craft beer world
Start to get some malty, fruity, hops on this pale ale journey.
VB-drinking rugby fan takes on five Kiwi craft breweries
Kevin Holmes usually only drinks VB. How will he get on with a series of craft beers?
Festive road toll of 5 'a real tragic start', top cop says
Seventeen people have died in the past 10 days.
Waikato councils make vaccine passes compulsory
Waipā and Taupo district councils require vaccine passes for entry to their facilities
First time Mo Bro fundraises for lost friends
Brad Woodford lost nine friends which became his motivation to fundraise for Movember.
'It's not on': Waikato councils outraged by Three Waters mandate
'A sad day for local democracy' as council submissions are ignored
Councils demand major changes to Three Waters plans
Stronger action is being demanded on consultation, asset ownership and local input.
Cherry blossom festival brings visitors to the district
The Cherry Blossom Festival at English Cherry Tree Manor in Tamahere is back.
Waikato Inc shows most resilience in regional lockdown survey
Waikato most optimistic in survey of Auckland, Tauranga, Taupō commerce.
Heart patients caught in backlogs rushed to hospital for emergency care
"Suboptimal care does not necessarily lead to harm," Waikato DHB says.
Rugby league legend and ambassador 'saddened' by brawl
Comments come after fighting erupted at senior match.
Keeping Lake Taupō clean and nitrogen free
Waikato Regional and Taupo District Council keep Trust on to protect Lake Taupo's water.
Critical injuries: Multiple crashes in region
Emergency services are dealing with multiple crashes in the Bay of Plenty.
Giant skateboard named before heading to Waikato towns
Skateboard deck design depicts a New Zealand athlete's physical and emotional journey.
$194K in fines for unlawful discharge of animal effluent in Taupō
A farming company, company director, and effluent spreading company were convicted.
Poppy and Star flight touches down in Hamilton
Tour raises funds for the RSA, NZ Warbirds Association, and The Starship Foundation.
New food delivery service Menulog is in town
Menulog comes to the Waikato as food delivery services competition heats up.
Inexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunction
Three main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.
'I thought it was a scam': Waikato man's shock at historic fine demand
The Waikato man demanded proof from the ministry before handing over $42.67.
Council urged to lobby for new law to ban swimming in dams
Regional council says its Navigational Safety Bylaw can't ban people swimming in dams.