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Significant detours during overnight closure
Work is part of Waka Kotahi preventive maintenance programme over winter
Vaccination levels continue to rise across the Waikato
Coromandel and Claudelands pop-up testing sites now closed as numbers decline.
Six Meteor shows have been affected by the lockdown
A further eight shows planned for September could be affected as well.
Selfless brother makes the most of special day out
Deserving big brother enjoys being centre of attention for a day
Charity, secondhand shops inundated with dumped rubbish during lockdown
Secondhand stores across the country are getting inundated with rubbish.
Traffic numbers spike during country's latest L4 lockdown
Speeds as high as 177kmh have been recorded in Wellington this week.
DHB issues update on vaccination rollout in Waikato
So far, 248,279 vaccinations were delivered to Waikato residents.
Almost 90pc of Waikato businesses confident they will survive the Covid pandemic
Less than 10 per cent of Waikato businesses eyeing Government support schemes.
Boaties caught breaking the Covid-19 rules will be reported
Completely unacceptable: Boating and island hopping not permitted at Level 4, says DoC.
Waikato Asthma Trust celebrates young achievers
Nominations for the 2021 Waikato Asthma Young Achievers' Award are now open.
Waikato Inc shows most resilience in regional lockdown survey
Waikato most optimistic in survey of Auckland, Tauranga, Taupō commerce.
Hamilton woman charged with breaching L4 lockdown
The 20-year-old also faces drug possession charges.
Covid deals blow to Daffodil Day
The street collection is cancelled but Daffodil Day isn't - donations can be made online.
Exclusive: Outbreak response hampered by DHBs flying blind on staff vaccination
The problem "presented a barrier to rapidly and safely deploying staff", an email reveals.
Former Donovan's Chocolates CEO now Hamilton councillor
Mark Donovan has won the Hamilton City East Ward byelection with 1774 votes.
Patrol car damaged, offenders on the run
The police eagle chopper circled over Hamilton for several hours this morning.
DHB issues update on temporary changes to services
Due to the level 4 lockdown, the DHB deferred some of its non-urgent appointments.
Waikato Hospital serves mum mouldy toast for lunch
Waikato DHB says parents are welcome to help themselves to supplies in the ward kitchen.
City areas signalled for extra attention to manage growth
New Govt rules require the country's big-growth councils to build up, not just out.
Sleepyhead receives resource consents for Ohinewai foam factory
"Significant milestone for both The Comfort Group and the Waikato region."
Testing numbers across the Waikato decline
As the nationwide lockdown continues, Waikato testing facilities report fewer visitors.
By-election results to be announced Wednesday
Lockdown means the council is unable to safely hand-collect any votes.
'Very good luck': Why there are no confirmed cases in the Coromandel
But epidemiologist Michael Baker says we are not in the clear yet.
Two-wheeled support for frontline workers
E-scooter operator Neuron has announced free rides for frontline health care workers.
Road reporting tool changes national industry attitude and culture
Project leads to evidence-led decision-making in the transport sector
Data from seven councils merged to procure shared services
Information can be searched in line with Govt policy of making data widely available.
Waipā plans to add Māori ward and cut two general ward seats
Waipā representation review proposal approved for public consultation.
Little gardeners are eager to grow tallest sunflower
19 Waikato kindergartens are taking part in the Dalton Sunflowers in Kindergartens Project
The guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid test
With some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.
The contention contributing to congestion
Journalism student Benjamin Wilson tries to answer why cycleways not only benefit cyclists
Waikato councils close most facilities and services
Councils across the district prepared for the new lockdown after the latest outbreak.
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: 200 Aucklanders turned around at Manaia roadblock - police
Message to communities was 'police have got this'.
Tourism Minister visits Waikato bearing gifts
Stuart Nash has announced $26.6 million in funding for 31 Regional Tourism Organisations.