Guidelines tabled as Waihī residents irked by ‘un-pheasant’ sounds
Loud bangs are used to scare birds away from crops in rural areas.
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Acclaimed local restaurants put Waikato on the foodie map
Almost 20 local restaurants have been named in the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2024/2025.
Warnings still in place for river that turned orange
Warnings remain in place for the Ōhinemuri River.
Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
People warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing done
More rain could turn the river orange again this week.
'Challenging': 4000-patient clinic has no permanent GP
Sometimes locums cannot be found so practices are running with 'insufficient GPs'.
'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming form
A coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.
SH2 barriers could impede escape in tsunami - resident
The transport agency has spent $164 million on safety improvements.
One injured as plane loses control, hits parked aircraft at Waihī Beach airfield
The crash involved two light aircraft.
'Outstanding' builds from Waikato make House of the Year list
The Top 100 homes will now undergo a second round of judging.
Fire siren sounds as volunteers gather for public toilet rescue
Someone was looking a little flushed as volunteer firefighters undertook the rescue.
Whangamatā Half Marathon competitors 'pay it forward' to ease cost on others
Paying it forward helps people compete if they can't afford the entry fee.
Why some Waikato election boundaries are changing
Approximately 2400 Thames-Coromandel voters would move into Waihou constituency.
Roading package delivers $21m for Coromandel highways
Roads across the region are still feeling the effects of storm damage.
Median barriers: Locals 'don't have much faith’ in NZTA u-turn
The transport agency is reconsidering placing barriers on some sections.
SH2 protests: Median barriers to be re-examined by NZTA
Residents have held several protests along SH2 against the barriers in recent months.
What’s been happening in Waikato: Local news in brief
What's up in the Waikato - short and sweet.
Hauraki community gets behind jammy campaign
Hundreds of Hauraki kids will be warm with new pyjamas this winter.
Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
No U turn on No Right Turns: SH2 barrier works going ahead
SH2 residents have been vocal about their thoughts about SH2 median barrier installation.
Council to meet tenants at home to discuss rent increases
Mayor Toby Adams and his councillors will visit tenants to discuss rent increases.
New Talisman shares halted on NZX after suspension on ASX
Auditor could not form an opinion on financial statements due to lack of evidence.
Youths go on overnight crime spree: Alcohol, cigarettes, lollies, ice creams stolen
The spate of thefts was part of an over 100km roundtrip from Cambridge to Waihī Beach.
Waihī Recreation Hub soon to become reality
The project has received another significant funding boost.
'Lots of thank-yous': 10 marriage tips from a husband marking 70-year milestone
An opera brought them together with creativity and community keeping them going strong.
Police investigate 'suspicious' fire that destroyed Waihī Beach house
The children of the family called the bach ‘‘the greatest place on earth’’.
Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land
It could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.
Community wants to save Waihi Art Centre
The council is working its way through 300 submissions.
Waihī Beach house destroyed by early morning fire
A fire investigator is heading to the scene this morning.
Kiwi couple married for 65 years share key to long and happy relationship
David and Sheila Callaghan reckon it's about give-and-take in keeping the flame alight.
Woman kidnapped, beat young dad in brutal 23-minute attack
After five years, Joshua Terrey's family has some closure - but not the kind they want.
Waihī couple celebrate 65 years of marriage
David and Sheila Callaghan were married on May 16, 1959. Video / Allan Williams
'It's the Hauraki way': Council shuffles councillors to add Māori ward
Hauraki District Council voted to introduce Māori wards in October 2023.