'Freaking out': Epidemiologist after 60 new cases announced
Expert now wants PM to reveal a series of vaccine mandates today.
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Waikato exhibition and virtual gallery celebrates unity
Artworks engage, inform, and connect with people from across cultures and communities.
Funding boost will get Hauraki Rail Trail back on track
Tourism Minister has just confirmed $650,000 funding for four Great Rides cycle trails.
St John's break 26-year football drought
Footballers overcome challenges on and off the field.
Locations of interest: 16 new sites across upper North Island level 3 areas
Some people exposed to Covid-19 will need to arrange testing immediately.
Vaping retailer Shosha wants border exemption to open more shops in Waikato
Vaping considered essential service provider as it supports smoking cessation programmes.
Fully vaccinated police officer tests positive after helping woman; 44 new cases
Police are reviewing just how much PPE gear the officers were wearing.
Ōtorohanga homicide: Accused granted suppression after threats
Two men are jointly charged with murder, while one of the men has an additional charge.
Northland health bosses on high alert after positive case confirmed
More locations of interest in the Waikato region and around Auckland have been named.
Councils demand major changes to Three Waters plans
Stronger action is being demanded on consultation, asset ownership and local input.
'It's Our Show' postponed
Campaign continues to repurpose Founders Theatre as an arts, culture, and heritage hub.
Live: 29 new cases, Waikato boundary extended south from tonight
The Government will today outline where rapid antigen testing will be used
Waikato brewery releases special beer to get Kiwis vaxxed
The brewery hopes the beer will be a 'conversation starter' and get people off the fence.
Widening Waikato level 3 border 'necessary to protect vulnerable', mayor says
Waipa Mayor Jim Mylchreest is urging people to get vaccinated.
Covid 19: Waipā to move to alert level 3 tonight
There are 29 Covid cases in the community today, including five in Waikato.
Live: Level 3 Waikato boundary could extend as virus spreads
The alert level 3 boundary in Waikato could be extended if more Covid cases show today.
Person found dead in wreckage after car plunges down bank
Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.10am today.
Live: Covid a 'flame thrower'; no jab, no entry for events of 100+, says expert
Outbreak now linked to a 'large' gang presence, with calls for more-targeted approach.
Waikato Covid cases boost vaccinations, testing
The Waikato District Health Board says level of testing is higher than ever.
Double-jabbed Blair Dowling says vaccine is our 'safety belt'
Blair Dowling is now fully vaccinated and believes the vaccine is the way forward.
New Covid testing regime to be announced today
Rapid antigen testing expected to be deployed more to detect community outbreaks.
Mayor faces public backlash after comments around North Island lockdown
Horrific comments 'not on'.
Only way is up for South Waikato vaccination rate
Community leader Akarere Henry says the Hamilton lockdown raised awareness to get the jab.
Waikato Community Rugby Fund
Endowment fund set up by anonymous donor to help out Waikato community rugby.
Mayor says only way to control outbreak is to lock down North Island
Waipa has a high rate of vaccination but the Mayor is urging everyone to get their dose.
Gangs aren't hard to reach, just try buying drugs from them - Collins
Judith Collins says gangs are easy to reach, and continue to sell drugs at level 3.
PM defends essential worker exemption for Mob boss
Sonny Fatupaito, the Mongrel Mob's Waikato chapter president, was given the exemption.
Growth plan channels cross-boundary ties
A model for local government, iwi, and government agencies to ensure growth well planned
Get used to living with Covid - expert 'gutted' by new 3-step plan
Auckland will move to a new life at level 3 from midnight tonight.
Covid-19: Positive Covid cases see Raglan shake off its 'anti-vax' image
People who have been against getting vaccinated are now lining up for the jab.
Covid-19: Infected person at apartment this afternoon
An Auckland apartment block has been visited by an infected person five times.
29 new Covid cases - eight unlinked; new case at hospital ED
Cabinet meets on alert level, 2 million Kiwis now fully vaccinated.
Survey will paint a picture of arts scene
Creative Waikato seeking insights into arts, culture and creative sector.