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Waikato breweries come out on top at Beer and Cider Awards
Two Waikato breweries, one from Ruapehu have won a place in this year's top 30 line-up.
SPCA closes Tokoroa centre
Thanks to a local vet partnership, animals in the area remain cared for.
NZ’s oldest man dies two days after his 107th birthday
NZ's oldest man Jack Coe marked his 107th birthday last week and died a few days later.
Another birthday for NZ's oldest man
Jack’s long life had humble beginnings - he was born in a tent.
Teen motocross rider airlifted to hospital from Tokoroa in critical condition
South Waikato Motorcycle Club said the crash happened at their first meet for the year.
Waikato councils get behind rangatahi leadership programme
The two Hamilton programme participants are already eyeing future council positions.
Hamilton Michael Hill raided: Taupō store also robbed overnight, youths arrested
The raid on the store comes less than a week after a Chartwell store was hit.
Cyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roads
Some roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.
Closing of Chateau Tongariro Hotel a blow for local tourism
The iconic hotel closes to guests on February 5.
Worm farms to keep tonnes of waste from landfill
Food scraps, shredded paper, handtowels, cardboard, and wilted flowers will be collected.
Doolan stars for Heartland XV
Thames Valley record-setter makes his mark in Heartland XV match.
'Each year the confidence grew': Former business manager quietly stole $900k
The 49-year-old stole just over $900,000 over a nine-year period.
Taupō Mayor David Trewavas returns for fourth term
There will be five new faces on the council, including two Māori Wards.
LGNZ calls for independent review after low voter turnout
The group wants practical recommendations that are taken on board by the Government.
Counting under way for HCC's first STV election
Progress results are in for Matamata-Piako, South Waikato, Waipā, Taupō and Waitomo.
Local elections 2022: Strong competition for Māori ward seats
Special Local Government NZ support programme will help first-time elected members.
Taupō and Hamilton receive most nominations for one ward
Taupō received 19 nominations for the Taupō Ward, Hamilton's East Ward received 20.
Waikato events secure $3m in Government funding
A total of 34 events will receive support from the Government's Thermal Explorer Fund.
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?