'Extreme' levels of E. coli and cyanobacteria close Lake Ngāroto
'Extreme' levels of E.coli and cyanobacteria close Lake Ngāroto
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Wedding pulled together in just hours to beat NZ's return to red
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Company directors charged after allegedly failing to pay workers
MBIE has not had a chance to serve papers on Sourav Sardana due to him being overseas.
Waikato DHB employee, friend avoid jail after $228k theft
The pair spent the money as quickly as it was stolen - now they don't have to pay it back.
One bittern's nice try at Cambridge camouflage
St Kilda couple treated to home visit by unexpected avian visitor.
Omicron protocols could see households isolating for up to 24 days
The change has come thanks to the move to isolation in the community.
Modern dance show CO-LECT shines spotlight on local talent
The show is set to raise its curtain at Hamilton's The Meteor Theatre on February 3 and 4.
Auckland gets consent to draw more water from Waikato River
Watercare now has consent for 300 million litres of water a day from the river year-round.
Coromandel Four Square is in for the win
Four Square Coromandel wins prize for best store at 2021 Foodstuffs North Island Awards.
Father, daughter relationship in tatters after crash claims unborn baby's life
Michael Eichler, 58, admitted 2 Land Transport Act charges and will be sentenced in March.
Hamilton's new weekend late-night bus is a hit
The regional council's Flex bus celebrated a successful first weekend with 59 bookings.
Te Huia adds airport station stop and more daytime trips
Train will terminate in downtown Auckland at The Strand Station on weekdays.
Waikato tourism chief takes off to Air New Zealand
HWT CEO Jason Dawson is leaving the Regional Tourism Organisation in February.
Spring Hill prison officer facing corruption charges gives up suppression bid
The Auckland man didn't pursue his suppression bid in court.
No stopping for Cancer Society annual fundraiser
All funds provide supportive care for people with cancer, and for their carers
Channel markers fixed after tsunami surges
Marine 'road signs' lifted by currents and dragged into and around harbours.
Woman killed by train was with her very young newborn
The baby killed in the Hamilton train tragedy was less than a week old.
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.
Reprieve for group working to save theatre
New dedicated community trust could run repurposed Founders Theatre
Hamilton keeps the wheels turning for alternative transport
E-scooter operator Neuron Mobility just launched an e-bike fleet in Hamilton.
Equine world will still get their festival
Equine education, competition, shopping, and entertainment.
K'aute Pasifika kicks off new phase of vaccine rollout
Pacific Island Trust K'aute Pasifika now offering adult boosters and jabs for children
Data drives smart transport decisions
Transport Data Analytics Platform the first of its kind in New Zealand
'Extremely lucky': Teenage boy rescued by police from Waikato River
Police say the teenager was 'extremely cold' when found.
Entries open for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award
Multi-disciplinary artist Eugene Kara is this year's judge
Newly graduated Waikato man has eyes on the sky
RNZAF Pilot Officer Kiwi Walker brings strong work ethic from rural Otorohanga.
Appeals resolved for Ohinewai development rezoning
The development comprises a $1.2B, 178ha manufacturing hub and residential community.
Regional council in search for 30 bus drivers
New Meteor bus service will make east-west public transport easier and more reliable.
Raised leg-hold traps essential to protecting kiwi
If it's not practical to set raised leg-hold traps, opt for live-capture cage traps.
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.
Reminder to consent holders as heat impacts Waikato region waterways, bores
Some bore owners struggling to access water for stock as groundwater levels fall.
Cyclist dies in Te Aroha crash
Motorists are asked to avoid the area around Waiorongomai and Te Aroha-Gordon Roads.
City launches new Friday and Saturday late-night town centre transport
For $2 the Flex mini-bus will pick you up and drop you off at designated street corners.
Hamilton shoppers unable to lock cars after mall's mystery system fault
Some customers claim to have replaced their remote batteries.