Firefighters tackle large blaze at Waitoa rendering plant
Seven fire crew from around the Waikato are tackling the large blaze.
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Consultation opens on speed limit changes
Huntly, Te Kauwhata, Ngaruawahia and Tuakau town centres would be 30 km/h.
Pay attention to marine pests this summer to prevent spread
The pests pose a major threat to the ecological values of the marine environment.
Morrinsville man jailed for killing dad
Bahadur Singh has been jailed for two years and one month for his father's death.
Suicide pact: 'Rhys was meant to be in a safe place': Parents' heartache
Woman who helped man die will serve a two year sentence of intensive supervision.
Hamilton sand artist brings a whale to Waikato
Nancy Tschetner designed a whale tail sculpture for WWF's Whale Tale Project.
Take extra care at the beach this summer
Lifeguards had to carry out record numbers of rescues in the country already.
Resolved: $1.2b Sleepyhead housing, manufacturing project set to go
All appeals against the big housing and manufacturing centre plan said to be satisfied.
Hamilton triple fatal crash: 'I won't let the hate consume me,' says mother of victim
Many victim impact statements were read to the court, paying tribute to those killed.
Waikato dog owners outraged by council bylaw changes
A special permit will be needed to have more than two dogs on a rural property.
Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award works on tour
Waikato Museum is the first venue to host the travelling exhibition.
Entrants push boundaries with building materials, and complex architectural forms
Awards celebrate the best homes, renovations, and builders across Aotearoa.
Mayor reveals startling projections: Waikato could reach up to 640 cases a week by the end of January
Mayors reveals startling projections that Waikato could reach 640 cases in six weeks.
Blackly satirical musical takes on the cult of the celebrity assassin
Theatre for grown-ups - with some polarising scenes - will challenge you.
Driver testing services return to Matamata and Cambridge
NZ Transport Agency listened to community calls and reintroduces the services next year.
Chyna Hohepa supporters' pick for FPC Player the Year
Waikato women's rugby winning captain Chyna Hohepa collects award at Waikato Rugby awards.
Outdoor water use curbs to kick in this week
The city council moves Hamilton into water alert level 2 restricting outdoor water use
Hamilton commits to making city greener
HCC wants to increase vegetation by growing thousands of plants in the next 30 years.
Saddle up for summer with cycle trail funding
Off the beaten track one of most popular ways to see New Zealand.
Waipā joins special alliance to protect Waikato bats
The district council voted to carry on participating in the Waikato Regional Bat Strategy.
Sacred Heart rowing champs win US scholarships
Maiya Birdling, Brooke Pitchford and Emily Gordon have won scholarships for three US unis.
Hamilton's latest river path puts the environment first
A bridge over Mangaonua Stream will join Hamilton and Waikato sections of the shared path.
Te Aroha Domain House now open for beauty business
Domain House Beauty celebrated its opening with an Open Home on December 4.
Youth MP Rosalie Norton has a heart for Hamilton East community
Rosalie Norton of Hillcrest High School has been selected as Youth MP for Hamilton East.
Hamilton Garden Arts Festival prepares for 25th birthday
Organisers say the 2022 festival features the most extensive live programme seen in years.
Foodbank in cash drive amid soaring demand
Text FEED to 206 to make a $3 donation to the St Vincent De Paul' Fund A Feed appeal.
Waikato councillors censure chairman over racist comments, tell him to perform better
Waikato Regional councillors have distanced themselves from their chair's racist comments.
'We hold no anger towards you', officer's family tell man who shot at him
Shannon Joseph Henry has to serve 50 per cent of his seven-year, eight-month term.
Young Waikato rugby player avoids conviction after slapping baby
The promising young rugby player has been granted a discharge without conviction.
Mighty River Domain won't host events in December
Waipā District Council made the move due to uncertainty and lack of time to plan.
New chief executive for FoodWaikato
FoodWaikato offers specialised spray drying facilities for innovative dairy products.
Peacocke set to fly with $27m project
Wastewater will take a 15.5km journey from Peacocke to Pukete treatment plant
Drug-driving man avoids jail after killing best mate in Piopio crash
Marshall Higginson had three different types of drugs in his system that day.
Māori leader fears group of young people putting community at risk
King Country leaders fear Covid could continue to spread throughout the community.