Sprinklers banned after city breaks water use record
Compliance staff travelling around city, monitoring usage, and notifying water wasters.
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Waikato event industry sees red for the future
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Creative communities get funding boost
Matamata-Piako District and Hamilton City Councils recognise role of arts in community
'I had to choose between my brother and sister': Afghan interpreter
The extended families of some Afghan interpreters are not eligible for crucial services.
Waikato Sport and Active Recreation Awards
Many involved in building a lifelong love of being active.
Hamilton man's change of plea - admits owning dog that mauled baby to death
The man changed his plea once he was brought to court on a warrant to arrest.
Early childhood teacher is hungry for knowledge
After studying, Sahra Hassan repeats her classes now as language support for other women.
Overnight closure of SH1 at Tamahere next week
Closure will create space to complete Hamilton section of expressway
Go Waikato: Four Waikato finalists placed in Best of Summer results
The NZ Herald Best of Summer rankings put four Waikato contenders in top-three placings.
Rescheduled business awards a hybrid event
Live links will see winners presented with awards at their premises with their teams
Let's set the date for Waikato Day
Community foundation chief says time for our own public holiday.
Man dies in Waikato motorcycle crash
The road remains closed and an investigation is under way, police say.
Pair fined $1500 over failed Raglan bar crossing, council reminder of risks
Be prepared to change plans and not attempt bar crossings if unsafe to do so.
Hamilton breaks water use records – despite restrictions
City council alarmed and warns of possible tighter restrictions on use.
Leaders condemn anti-vax narrative invoking Holocaust
Leaders affirm remembering the Holocaust is now more important than ever.
Online traffic planning tool predicts busy places and times
Plan ahead before leaving home and allow plenty of time.
Free travel any time with SuperGold cards on Waikato buses and trains
Free travel to Auckland on all Te Huia services and by bus to regional communities.
Charity helps homeless restore their mana
Orange Sky provides free showers and laundry services to the homeless
Omicron in community: New Zealand sees red
The country is now in the red traffic light setting as Omicron is detected in Waikato.
Man found dead in car in Raglan
Police want to hear from anyone who saw a white Mitsubishi Legume in Raglan yesterday.
Live: 34 new Omicron cases, infection at music festival, cluster grows to 90
Omicron cases have been detected in Queenstown as festivalgoers told to monitor symptoms.
Hamilton to honour Holocaust victims
Today, it has been 77 years since the Red Army liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp
Two youths in custody after two-hour Auckland to Hamilton dash in stolen car
The occupants of the stolen vehicle fled police for two hours before being stopped.
Live: 'Big super-spreader event' - concern over 51-hour Soundsplash festival
Waipa's mayor says it was inevitable someone would take Covid to one of these big events.
Tougher water restrictions if use remains too high
Hamilton's northern suburbs have been using up to 200 litres per day more than other areas
Communities coming together in support of Tonga
The Waikato Tongan Community Trust is sending two containers to Tonga on February 2.
Exhibition raises awareness for impact of words
Artist Ella Doucira reveals a photo exhibition portraying the scars words leave on people.
Entries open for Fieldays 2022 Innovation Awards
Ideas nurtured through the awards are needed now more than ever.
District Council changes vaccine policy, unvaxxed staff can attend 'critical' meetings
TCDC changes its mandatory vaccine policy a week after it was introduced.
Hamilton welcomes Watercare decision
Watercare will be required to make tangible progress towards finding a new water supply.
Council considers exemption for unvaccinated councillors to attend meetings
Regional council could change policy so any unvaccinated members can attend meetings.
'Extreme' levels of E. coli and cyanobacteria close Lake Ngāroto
'Extreme' levels of E.coli and cyanobacteria close Lake Ngāroto
Wedding pulled together in just hours to beat NZ's return to red
One Kiwi couple decided to get in quick and say 'I do' - and guests arrived just in time.
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.