Latest from Waikato

Four candidates to compete for Waipā mayoralty

Mayor Jim Mylchreest up against Susan O'Regan, Chris Woodhams and Bernard Westerbaan.

Watch live: 120 more Kiwi soldiers to help train Ukrainian forces

New Zealand has already provided millions of dollars in support to Ukraine.

Full makeover for ibis hotel after stint as isolation facility

Plaza design concept will be a first for an Accor hotel in the Pacific

Regional council Māori wards elected unopposed

Tipa Mahuta and Kataraina Hodge continue their role as Māori Wards.

Marist Premier go from strength to strength to hold off St Peter's

FTNC Premier too strong this week for OTC Timber HGHS Langman.

Mangaiti blessing celebrates official gully opening

The vision for the gully was to restore the native vegetation to pre-European status.

Exhibition sheds light on lives of people with disability

'A unique and insightful exhibition that aims to strengthen connections.'

Labour MP's claims disputed, no room for bullies at Parliament - PM

Ardern wouldn't say whether she thought Sharma was a bully or not.

Buy local, eat fresh at mighty Waikato farmers' markets

Buy local and eat fresh at mighty Waikato farmers' markets.

Te Huia travellers give service top marks

'Unusually strong positive results for a public transport service experience'

'Spectacular stupidity': Drunk man runs red light, crashes with daughters in car

The 32-year-old had picked up his children, aged 7 and 9, from school.

Cambridge murder victim, accused both granted interim suppression

The 42-year-old faces a charge of murder after an alleged incident at Cambridge.

Former isolation hotel reopens to strong bookings

Electric vehicle chargers, contactless check-in and upgraded conference facilities

A warm welcome for first foreign students in two years

New community members are made to feel included, safe, and at home

Four workshops for local writers to sharpen their skills

15 no-cost and low-cost events running through August.

'That's an awful attitude': Boy racer racially abuses attendant after asked to wear mask, does burnouts

The 21-year-old became abusive after being told off for not wearing a mask.

Woman found dead in Cambridge: Police arrest man in Te Aroha

Earlier, motorists near Te Aroha were advised not to pick up hitchhikers.

University Premier Reserve dig deep to hold off FTNC Premier Reserve

FTNC Premier finish strongly to overcome Castle Rangers 51-43