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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.
Waikato state highway bridge the first built from timber in 50 years
The Onetai Bridge is an exciting move towards using climate-friendly materials.
Lucky Loop: Coromandel tourism is open for business
Destination Coromandel launches a special lottery to get visitors back to the region.
Coromandel welcomes you, but plan your journey
Holiday visitors are urged to allow time to enjoy the scenic route.
Rescue chopper out and about in Tauranga, Rotorua, Thames and Raglan
Hospital transfers, medical events, rescues, and vehicle crashes keep chopper busy.
City council staff working at local and regional Civil Defence centres
30 Hamilton staff helping out in Auckland, Thames and further afield.
Gabrielle’s gift to Coromandel – Complete Isolation
Contractors working flat out since daylight to start clearing slips to restore access
Council teams work through the night dealing with hundreds of calls.
Coromandel cut off, roads closed, struck by power and cell phone outages.
Thames-Coromandel residents asked to prepare for evacuation
Thames-Coromandel District hit with 160km/h winds, 400mm rain.
Cathedral Cove closed due to an ongoing landslip and rockfall risk
The recent weather caused Cathedral Cove, walking tracks and camping sites to close.
SH25A now fully closed 24/7, Waka Kotahi advises.
SH25A site continues to move, more rain coming, and work crews were being abused.
Urgent pickups from Tauranga Hospital keep Waikato chopper busy
Rescue missions were flown to Putaruru, Raglan, Whangamata and Rotorua.
Rescue chopper completes 53 life-saving missions in Waikato, King Country, Coromandel
Donations needed as crew ready to remain on standby all summer
Beach Hop hops around the Coromandel
The first of two Beach Hop festivals this summer kicked off last week.