Full repair of Raglan road underslip should be done by May
A temporary diversion road is keeping SH23 open during the 'peace-of-mind' fix.
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The Playbox Calendar Girls offer some stand out performances
A movie, a musical, and now on stage in Hamilton.
Chiefs get behind junior rugby with free tickets
The Waikato-based club launched a new initiative to encourage junior players.
75 new roading projects are slated for Hamilton's streets
The aim is to connect people and places in safe, accessible and smart ways.
Funding open for Hamilton waste reduction projects
Help for innovative groups who are trying to keep waste out of our landfills.
Chiefs squad needs to be more clinical against Waratahs
Long-term Chiefs player Damian McKenzie will clock up his 100th game this weekend.
Beach Hop returns to liven up Coromandel
The annual classic car and rock'n'roll festival returns to Whangamatā.
Hazy IPAs a clear favourite at awards
Despite a tough start to 2023, the awards received a record number of entries.
Waipā waste generated equates to a ‘polar bear’ per person
Draft plan Waste Less, Do More contains a suite of proposals.
Climate champions invite locals to regional cycling tour
The Climathon team will embark on a 350km cycle tour in the name of climate action.
Distracted driver crashes after catching cheating girlfriend
Ohorangi Rawiri injured himself and another motorist when he crashed through a red light.
Natural burial option on the cards for Waikato District
The council is consulting on a range of proposed changes to its cemetery bylaw.
Hamilton dairy farming family’s free-stall barn system commended
Long-term sustainability focus of excellent workplace culture.
Scouts sail to Northland Regatta success in a borrowed boat
Group almost grounded as they had no funds to fix leaking cutters.
Wintec design student finds true calling as potter
Brogan Houghton had no idea what to do after finishing school - then she discovered clay.
Waipā Māori ward byelection to be held in June
The byelection was forced by the resignation of Takena Stirling.
Theatre review: Calendar Girls cast do wonderful job with confidence and panache
Director drawn to play’s “comedy, pathos and reflective message”.
South Waikato locals give "the shirt off their backs" for cyclone victims
South Waikato has thrown its support behind victims in Hawke's Bay.
Farming isn't work, 'it's his life'
History of turning Hauraki Plains land into dairy farms is in Warrick Davey's blood.
Balloons over Waikato: Nightglow fully booked and waitlist now closed
The grand finale of Balloons over Waikato can still be enjoyed from home.
Waipā's Māori Ward Councillor Takena Stirling resigns
Waipā Mayor Susan O'Regan accepts councillor's verbal resignation today.
Chiefs line-up gives new players opportunity to shine
Co-captains Sam Cane and Brad Weber, Brodie Retallick on mandated breaks.
Look what the wind blew in: Balloon disrupts croquet game
Pilot skims trees, roof tops and powerlines in search of safe spot.
Meter reader attack: Three men charged after man critically hurt
The meter reader was taken to Waikato hospital with critical head injuries in January.
One dead, one in custody after assault in Waikato
Emergency services rushed to a home in Ngāruawāhia shortly before 9.30pm.
Teen confronts man in court who kidnapped, drugged her
Dean Cumming was jailed for four and a half years.
Thousands of petrolheads keen on Frankton Thunder
Hamilton's mini-Beach Hop drew in people from as far as Tauranga and Paeroa.
Lots of Waikato pets looking for forever home
People wanting to get a pet are urged to consider adopting to combat pet-homelessness.
Disaster fund tops $13m thanks to NZME readers, listeners and viewers
New Zealanders show immense generosity to support thousands impacted by disaster.
Kidney Health NZ talks up organ donations
One donor has the potential to help up to ten people waiting for organ transplant.
Waipā's cemeteries set to become more diverse
The cemeteries are in need of future-proofing since a lot are set to be full by 2048.
Tokoroa dairy plant set to specialise production
The OFI plant received an investment to produce specialised protein ingredients.
Medieval Fair returns to Hamilton Gardens
Funds raised will go towards development of the Medieval Garden at the municipal gardens.
Further biodiversity and environmental protection work needed in Gulf Plan
Fisheries plan needs to consider impacts of climate change, says regional council.