High demand for Covid testing delays return of results
High testing numbers in Waikato see some people waiting up to seven days for results.
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Historic human remains found on Waikato construction site
A local iwi will uplift the human remains.
Final hope for more time is expensive unfunded drug
The police fundraise for Nev Ross who has a brain tumour and needs a non-funded drug.
'It's just completely derailed me': Rape complainant's angst over court delays
Case is one of more than 80,000 to be adjourned or rescheduled in six months.
Meth cook's mum's unwitting involvement in son's P production
Steven Griffiths had a reputation as a good P cook in the drug world.
National MP breaks arms, fractures spine after falling from platform
National MP out of action after suffering multiple injuries.
Omicron disrupts city council services
Hamilton feels Omicron impact as staff shortages and supply issues emerge.
New eatery cream of the CBD crop
CBD's best in business announced after Covid postponements and lockdowns
Families struggling to find rental homes in Hamilton
Buyers also face rising interest rates and controls on bank lending.
Deputy PM on protest violence, says NZ set to enter phase 3 of Omicron outbreak
The Ministry of Health reported 2365 new community cases of Covid-19 in NZ on Monday.
Waipā updates maps for once-in-a-lifetime flooding event
The district council said the maps help ensure the stormwater assets are fit-for-purpose.
Omicron outbreak deflates Balloons over Waikato
The festival will be held without public interactions, but balloons are still flying.
Rapid antigen testing to be available in second region
As testing demand grows, rapid antigen testing will be rolled out in a second region.
Ruakura Superhub receives chill first tenant
Big Chill Distribution will be the first tenant of the Superhub's industrial precinct.
Pool shuts for a week, bank branch closed due to staff shortages
Staff identified as close contacts but no positives cases have visited pool
'Walk apart, but not alone': Cancer Society calls on supporters to Relay Your Way
There are so many ways you can shape your Relay Your Way experience.
Why $100m new Te Huia rail service may not last: report
Analysis claims the service costs more than taking a car and creates more carbon.
Agtech start-up proving to be trailblazers in the primary sector
Cropsy Technologies addresses problems of pests, disease, and managing crops.
Uber reads: Two Waikato libraries set up home delivery
Taumarunui and Thames libraries are ensuring their services stay available to everyone.
A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer
The 40-year-old has a month to get to terms with his name being published.
New exhibition scratches at the surface of a forgotten art
Objects crafted by sailors, whalers, and prisoners throughout the 19th century.
New apartments, offices or townhouses, no longer required to provide car park spaces
City council looking at options to counter negative consequences of the change.
Mighty River Domain back to hosting events
Lake Karapiro's domain will host North Island Junior Rowing Regatta at end of February.
Missing since December: Ōtorohanga dad still on run with three children
A warrant was issued for his arrest on January 11 when he failed to turn up to court.
Action group proposes two alternative Three Waters models
Communities for Local Democracy studied a modified current model and a regional entity.
School treemendously contributes to native plant growth
Rhode Street School wins environmental education initiative TREEmendous Programme.
Death of Auckland fisherman in Meremere being treated as suspicious
The body of a fisherman was recovered from the Whangamarino River late Tuesday night.
Dog-fight looms as pooch sightings increase at Waipa no-dog zone
The Mighty River Domain is a no-dog zone, reminds council threatening stricter sanctions.
SH29 Kaimai Range roadworks rescheduled
Scheduled overnight travel windows between Waikato and the Bay of Plenty
Business owners dedicating profits to changing lives
Founders surprised by number of people with a heart to start 'good' businesses
Bus services trimmed due to driver shortage
Buses will operate on a reduced timetable from next week due to Covid and driver shortages
Fairfield Project makes Hamilton a greener place
The local community group planted more than 20,000 trees to restore Kukutāruhe gully.
Assaulted man dies in Waikato Hospital
A scene examination at a Taneatua property is continuing today.
Truck driver injured after serious crash in Hamilton East
The crash is completely blocking the intersection and power lines are down at the scene.