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Class action: Auckland schools reopen after three months
Auckland schools will be operating a bit differently today when they reopen their doors.
Waikato Sport awards finalists announced
Winners will be announced at a special event on January 27 and posted online.
Hamilton man facing multiple charges after anti-lockdown protests
The man faces three charges which were laid in the Hamilton District Court.
Live: Waikato level 2 move 'too soon', local mayor anxious
Waikato is moving to alert level 2 tomorrow. But is the move too early?
Transport subsidy scheme for disabled comes to Matamata
People with disabilities in Matamata-Piako will now receive easier transport options.
Tairua gets long-awaited footbridge
The Walk Tairua committee lobbied since 2019 for a safe way to cross Graham's Stream
'Lots of celebrations' for Waikato alert level move, but caution over rules
People in the region are welcoming the coming freedoms.
Hundreds of health workers unvaccinated at mandate deadline
Two per cent or 3 per cent of 80,000 district health board staff remain unvaccinated.
Labour MP reveals mystery health scare, 'worsening' symptoms
Hamilton Labour MP Gaurav Sharma doesn't know the cause of severe headaches and neck pain.
Cambridge cycleway is ready to roll
The only work left now is to remove a pedestrian crossing and to switch on traffic lights
Hamilton woman charged with police station break-in, possessing uniform
The woman was also allegedly found in possession of a police shirt and pants.
Health authorities warn rural Māori most at risk
New cases in Rotorua, Taupō and Tararua among the record 207 reported yesterday.
Environmental Initiatives Fund encourages climate change awareness
11 projects receive funding in the latest EIF round.
Representation review adds two Māori seats to council table
Hamilton City Council will have 14 councillors, plus the mayor after 2022 elections.
Corrections puts 152 unvaccinated prison staff on 'special leave'
Corrections says placing about 150 staff on leave has not affected its operations.
Teen at Waikato college tests positive for Covid-19
A senior student at Ōtorohanga College has tested positive for Covid-19.
Council throws al fresco life line to city restaurants
Government asked for urgent help to ease drinking rules.
Waikato DHB was warned of holes in IT security
The Waikato District Health Board was warned just months before the cyberattack.
Summer festivals receive Covid cancellation safety net
Government will cover costs in case of Covid cancellation.
More locations of interest in Far North and Waikato
Locations listed on Health Ministry website.
Third Cambridge bridge will be needed in the longer term
Victoria and Fergusson bridge will cope with the projected traffic flows to 2051.
'Not fighting for justice or freedom': Tamaki's iwi denounces protests
Brian Tamaki's iwi says it has a duty to make sure everyone is kept safe.
Sculpture exhibition tells stories in the landscape
The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum opens its new special exhibition on Friday
Pilot programme set to increase diversity in animation industry
TORO Academy programme aims to supercharge Māori students in digital animation.
Te Huia weekday services will travel into central Auckland
A new timetable will be announced when the re-start date for the service is decided.
Covid rains on Christmas parade, carols concert
The giant Christmas tree will be up and six Santa's Mailboxes available across the city
Live: Auckland back in business as sun shines on shoppers
Aucklanders are enjoying a new day of relaxed restrictions, as shops open again.
Character and good urban design under threat in Cambridge, Te Awamutu
'A recipe for creating slum situations and a huge cost on ratepayers' - Jim Mylchreest.
Road works travel windows will allow freight to get to and from Tauranga
Plan for delays on SH29 over Kaimai Range from November 21 to December 12.
125 Covid cases; PM responds to protests across NZ
The new cases come as Aucklanders prepare to hit the shops tomorrow?
Excited shoppers already queuing outside Auckland's Sylvia Park mall
Aucklanders will start to enjoy less restrictions as shops open tomorrow.
Waikato leaders demand easing of alert level restrictions
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and Taupo electorate MP Louise Upston wrote to the PM
Live: Aucklanders eyeing retail therapy; Xmas border rules being developed
Aucklanders will find out at 4pm if an alert level 3 step 2 phase will go ahead.