Children aged 10-13 thrown from car, critical after Matamata crash
Four of the five are in a critical condition in Waikato Hospital.
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Waipā's recycling calendar to go digital
The council won't deliver the calendar to each household anymore to reduce waste.
Raglan near-drowning: 2-year-old's brave battle after pool incident
The two-year-old was initially hospitalised in a critical condition.
Festive road toll of 5 'a real tragic start', top cop says
Seventeen people have died in the past 10 days.
Hamilton plumber taps into national final
Cody Hall will compete in national Young Plumber of the Year competition.
Keep it clear when buying plastic bottles
Coloured plastic can be recycled, but the dyes adding the colour turn grey when processed.
Ham is the most popular Kiwi kai – again
New Zealand ham is the centrepiece of many Kiwi family Christmas tables.
St John wishes Kiwis a safe and enjoyable holiday season
Be kind: St John has zero tolerance for verbal or physical violence towards staff
Busy boating season ahead as Waikato welcomes Aucklanders back
Report unsafe behaviour on the water as well as maritime hazards and incidents.
Stay sober behind the wheel this Christmas
Waipā District Council urges residents to encourage their friends not to drink and drive.
'Like breathing through a straw while drowning': Kiwi dad was sceptical about Covid - then he got it
"Being able to breathe...we take that for granted so much."
Silent nights on state highways this holiday break
Christmas-New Year holiday period expected to be busy on Waikato and Bay of Plenty roads.
Bus drivers in Waikato region receive Christmas bonus
Waikato Regional Council allocated a total bonus of $200,000 to bus drivers.
Young farmers to battle it our for regional title
Eight finalists will compete to become Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Don't forget to use sunscreen this summer
A new research has found that nearly one in five New Zealanders get sunburnt most years.
Family desperate to reunite stranded 11yo with cancer-stricken mother
"Her mum has been sick so she wants to go home and keep an eye on her mum," says dad.
One dead in collision between ute and milk tanker in Waipa district
Two state highways were blocked by separate crashes.
If only I had not … a message from the Waikato Regional Road Safety Forum
Waikato is over-represented in national transport death and serious injury statistics.
Rescue Helicopter saved the Coromandel over summer
In November, the Waikato rescue helicopter completed 15 missions to the Coromandel.
Raglan paraglider death: Man understood to have collapsed after landing
Raglan surf lifesaving crews valiantly tried to save the man.
Hamilton woman charged over alleged $1.8m fraud
The woman is jointly charged with stealing about $1.8m over 19 months.
Covid changes see NZTA abandon Holiday Journey Planner predictions
Waka Kotahi encourages drivers to use real time data to plan holiday travel.
Police hunt for fleeing driver who crashed car, injuring two others
The crash happened on the corner of Ulster St and Abbotsford St.
Exciting new user experience for business management software
Solution a cost-effective way of resolving usability issues and modernising technology.
Pacific Aerospace to find its wings again after nosedive
Iconic planemaker starts afresh under NZSkydive ownership.
One dead following Raglan paragliding incident
Emergency services were alerted to a paraglider requiring medical attention.
Corrections officer facing three further corruption charges over alleged bribes
The corrections officer will enter pleas when he reappears in court next month.
'Missing' again: Dad charged after search goes bush with kids for second time
Tom Phillips and his three children appear to have gone bush again.
New Gallagher Chiefs jerseys launched
The 2022/23 Chiefs home and away jerseys are out, with designs inspired by Māori heritage.
Firefighters tackle large blaze at Waitoa rendering plant
Seven fire crew from around the Waikato are tackling the large blaze.
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.