'The backbone' of the police: 12 staff celebrated with award
Two Waikato-based members of the police were among the Woolf Fisher Fellowship recipients.
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Turua memorial wall inspired by firefighter
An idea from Michael Stephens' widow saw a wall built to remember Turua's people.
Lotto luck strikes across region
Four of last night’s 11 Lotto second division winning tickets were sold in the Waikato.
'He had such a special place in my heart': Heartbroken mum fears missing son has drowned
The mother of Firth of Thames fisherman and dad-of-three Samuel McAlister wants him home.
State Highway 2 closed following crash in Waikato
Emergency services are responding to a single-vehicle crash on SH2 in Karangahake.
Kayak found on Firth of Thames beach where missing fisherman last seen
Search resumes for kayaker who lost his oar when fishing.
Hauraki Coromandel sports results: Heartland comeback thriller
The Thames Valley Swamp Foxes scored a last-minute try to beat Mid Canterbury.
'Sick to my stomach': Mall business latest ram-raid target
The gift shop owner never thought something like this would happen to him.
Chiefs secure two quality halfbacks for 2024
The duo contributed strongly to the Chiefs' outstanding form during 2023.
Hauraki Coromandel Sports results: Swamp Foxes win third straight
The visitors came away with a 30-22 victory, their third consecutive win..
‘Wish I could do more for victims’: Judge to rely on burglar's promise to pay back business owners
Brian Reuben broke into five Thames businesses over severals weeks due to spiralling debt.
Closer look at 1989 Swedish tourists case
34 years after tourists' disappearance, podcaster hopes to bring her family closure.
Tairua skatepark a reality after 30-year battle
A long-awaited skatepark in the coastal community of Tairua is full steam ahead.
Thames Valley players make Chiefs Heartland U20s rugby squad
Players were selected from the Chiefs' provincial unions, including Thames Valley.
Bad vibe sinks Thames' 'tactical urbanism' trial
A plan to liven up the Thames CBD has proved to be widely unpopular.
Wheelie bins rolled out across Thames, Coromandel and Hauraki
New wheelie bins are coming to a house near you in Thames, Coromandel and Hauraki.
Waikato Sports Awards nominations open for 2023
Nominations are sought for those who go above and beyond in sport and recreation.
Matiu Te Huki and Joy Collective to perform in Thames
Matiu’s soulful roots music has a strong Māori flavour.
All Blacks want New Zealand on their bench at world cup
The team gifted 26 special benches to towns across the country, four of them in Waikato.
Folk duo Looking for Alaska to play in Thames
Looking for Alaska is a folk-pop duo from Hamilton.
Sepuloni visits Thames, announces recovery plan to future-proof weather-impacted regions
Carmel Sepuloni announced the Government’s $30 million North Island Weather Response.
Big showdown in Cambridge for Premier Club Rugby comp
Hautapu will face Hamilton Marist in the 2023 premier final.
Te Awamutu amped up for first home semi-final in 32 years
The club will host Hamilton Marist in the Waikato Draught Breweries Shield comp.
Hamilton Marist under 85kg side to play in special jerseys
Waikato club rugby is coming into its final few weeks of competition.
Waikato projects wow at regional architecture awards
15 of 21 winners at the Bay of Plenty and Waikato Architecture Awards came from Waikato.
Te Awamutu Sports to host first playoffs since early 2000
Meanwhile, Morrinsville clocked up their first back-to-back victories since 2021.
Ōhaupō still chasing an opening win in Mooloo Shield comp
Mixed weather across the province was a recipe for tight rugby on Saturday.
Leamington to be a tough challenge for Ōhaupō
The Division 1 Mooloo Shield moves into their second week.
Ōtorohanga needs strong defense against Te Awamutu
The long weekend brings along lots of club rugby across Waikato.
Huskies and Melville to battle in Women’s Premiership club final
The Men’s Premiership saw two defaults in one weekend.
Massive weekend of club rugby ahead
Waikato club rugby Women’s Championship final takes place this weekend.
New milestone in Piako River mouth stopbank project
Project will create a shorebird habitat and a pond for fish life.