The world will be watching for Taupō's Ironman
Preparations are under way for the World Championships in December.
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What’s been happening in Waikato: Local news in brief
What's up in the Waikato - short and sweet.
Pōkeno cannabis grow house goes up in smoke, leads to police raid
The operators of the grow house remain at large.
Whangamatā pool short of $46k for renovation
The refurbishment was originally estimated to cost $250,000, however, this has increased.
“Untapped potential”: Golden triangle regions call for greater collaboration
Te Waka and Priority One have written to the Government.
Museum gearing up to celebrate half a century
Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga is gearing up to blow out 50 candles.
'I lied': Eye witness changes statement about boyfriend's killer
Wiremu Birch's girlfriend has retracted most of what she's said on previous occasions.
Police officer injured in Hamilton crash, man charged with assaulting police, failure to stop
Officers had activated the patrol car's lights and siren before the two-vehicle crash.
Young couple with baby escape blaze but lose everything they own
Baby bracelets and baby books, 'they’re just all gone'.
Nothing’s changed since crackdown on unruly tenants - Kāinga Ora resident
Cheyne Smith describes his time in Kāinga Ora homes as a 'nightmare'.
Waikato showjumper inducted into Equestrian Hall of Fame
A Te Awamutu local and his horse ruled the ring from late 1963 until 1973.
Star-crossed lovers at centre of Māori drama
This historical drama builds on the legacy of indigenous filmmaking.
Biggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recovery
Save the Kiwi is hoping for a kiwi corridor in the Waikato in the next few years.
Why students say a $55m university campus is 'pretty empty'
Students say expensive parking and long commutes make online learning more attractive.
Police officers in three districts are facing far more assaults than rest of NZ
Those districts have reported at least 100 assaults yearly since 2021.
Who killed Wiremu Birch? Third trial over 11-year-old Taupō murder begins
The defence says there's another man who has escaped blame all these years.
Public funded commercial wharf is off limits to the public
A new $15 million wharf and floating pontoon in Thames is off limits to the public.
Lotto luck for Te Aroha player
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday night.
Meet the Waikato athletes heading to the Olympics
Waipā District alone has more than 40 athletes heading to Games.
Residents float idea of swimming pontoon near the banks of Tairua
Those in support of a pontoon say it will have positive social and economic impacts.
Boxing: IBF crown defence a first for Hamilton
Two-division world champion Lani Daniels will fight in a homecoming match of sorts.
Regional tourism organisation calls for $100 tourist levy
Coromandel's regional tourism organisation wants a big hike to the visitor levy.
Out of the sea and into the Oceans Festival
Seafood lovers will need to mark this event on their calendars.
What events are on in Waikato this weekend?
The Matariki ki Waikato festival continues and there is lots of school holiday fun.
Marist look for fourth consecutive title
Hamilton Marist Colts' Levi Cressy-Baggot has dominated the points table this season.
Alleged carjacker arrested after stealing two vehicles, ramming police car
The 26yo woman was arrested after police spiked the allegedly stolen car she fled in.
Person and pet budgie rescued from Hamilton motel fire
Fire and Emergency crews were alerted to the fire at 7.52am.
Sanctuary Mountain closure a 'travesty' for biodiversity
It's home to 2500 kiwi birds but the sanctuary's financial troubles could see it close.
Small music group brings big sounds to Coromandel
Kauaeranga Music is organising concerts in remote local community.
Culinary Fare draws in more than 500 young competitors from around NZ
"It’s hard, but that’s the beauty of it. If it was easy, you would get bored."
Pro-Palestine protest disrupts opening of migrant Settlement Centre
The Settlement Centre Waikato postpones its opening events due to a pro-Palestine protest.
Cortez Ratima eyes test rugby debut off the bench
Cortez Ratima named for debut off bench following injury to TJ Perenara.
Tokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole board
The man who killed Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear has applied for parole for the first time.
Independent arbiter needed for code of conduct complaints, mayors say
It follows a complaint on Hamilton city councillor Andrew Bydder’s expletive-laden rant.