New Covid testing regime to be announced today
Rapid antigen testing expected to be deployed more to detect community outbreaks.
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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.
Covid-19 testing capacity expanded in Waikato
Hopes latest cases will prompt more to book vaccinations and seek swab tests.
People turned away from two Hamilton testing centres after positive Covid case
Waikato DHB says testing sites will have extended hours tomorrow.
Hamilton, Raglan, Huntly move to level 3
The alert level change starts at 11.59pm tonight.
Derek Cheng: Lockdown looms for Waikato; Auckland level 2 hopes dashed
Comment: The response will show if the Government's elimination strategy is sincere.
How's the health of our arts, culture and creative sector?
Creative Waikato seeking insights into arts, culture, and creative sector
Luckless godwit forced into mid-flight U-turn
Unusual mid-migration misadventure has trackers closely watching next move
Celebrate spring among the cherry blossoms
Two more themed days at Tamahere Cherry Blossom Festival.
Beyond 90%: What are you waiting for?
'Now we need to get to the high-hanging fruit, which is the younger people'
'17 days of hell': Relief, tears 'and now a lot of questions to answer' after missing dad, kids reappear
Puzzling questions on how Thomas Phillips and his children survived so long in the bush.
'17 days of hell': 'A lot of questions to answer' after missing dad, kids reappear
Puzzling questions on how Thomas Phillips and his children survived in the bush.
'17 days of hell' for family - missing dad, kids survived in bush for three weeks
'I talked to him for about two minutes and there were lots of tears.'
Melville Primary hosts special parents and teacher day
The primary school approached Pacific Island Trust K'aute Pasifika for pop-up jab clinic.
Hamilton Wasps celebrate Gwynne Shield centenary with win
The traditional tournament was back to celebrate 100 years, despite unknown future.
Emergency crews at serious crash in Ōtorohanga, Waikato
A number of people are thought to have been injured.
Raglan Arts Weekend festivities kick off this week
Thousands expected to visit seaside town's top art talent in their home studios
Aucklanders holding on to school holiday bookings
School holidays are next week - but Aucklanders still don't know if they can head away.
Premiere of new biographical work at The Meteor
Another original drama from The Boil-Up Creative Development Programme
Progress on track as Waipā cycleway section nears completion
Cycle path will span 70km along the Waikato River, from Ngāruawāhia to Lake Karāpiro.
Missing schoolgirl found safe after overnight search
Stephanie-Rose was last seen near her Pūkete home.
Deputy mayor admits wrongdoing after 'racist' comments to councillor
Peter Schulte has called for Bill Machen to resign as deputy mayor.