Rescues, accidents, emergencies: Greenlea Rescue Helicopter records 37 missions in June
Accidents and serious medical events keep rescue chopper busy in June.
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Council fined after 2.8 million litres of 'raw human sewage' spilled into 'spiritually significant' stream
"Multiple alarms were raised, and their being ignored had serious consequences.”
New Summer Concert Tour site delayed by severe weather events
The new festival site development was delayed because of weather and economic conditions.
Lotto luck for Waikato player
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Saturday, where the jackpot will be $26m.
Tourist hot spot generates $1.5m in parking revenue
Users pays charges at the tourist hotspot are proving lucrative.
New NZR boss says passion for rugby hasn't changed since he was a little kid
The passionate former All Black is continuing to help the revolving wheel of NZ Rugby.
'We used to live in the castle' - Waikato-Tainui tell their story
The Crown signed a settlement with Waikato-Tainui in 1995, valued at $170m.
Hamilton burglar busted on bottle shop roof with $3k product punched police dog
The father of seven was jailed for just over five years on 19 charges.
Fonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseas
The dairy giant is proposing job cuts at its Waikato headquarters.
Business park developers must create new sanctuaries for bats
Some bats will have to be moved to new sanctuaries when the business park is built.
Rescuers free driver from car after it ends up in university pond
The driver was not injured, a Waikato University spokesperson said.
Truck fire forces temporary closure of southbound lanes on SH27 south of Mangatarata
The fire happened near Mahuta Rd South and Torehape Rd East.
Waikato Expressway at Ngaruawahia to close for five nights
Work to bring the section up to 110km/h standard continues.
Waikato police spike milk truck after alleged theft
No milk spilt and nobody hurt - but police say things could have been worse.
Final election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral race
The final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.
HIV exacerbated killer's psychosis as he stabbed grandfather to death
Guy Thompson died from blood loss on his neighbour's kitchen floor.
Swallowed by the sea: Warning as cliffs under popular beach carpark collapse
Several metres of coastline and carpark has been lost to erosion this week.
Experiment reveals kākāpō escape strategies
The escapes from a fenced Waikato sanctuary regularly made headlines.
Police seek pair after Hamilton aggravated robbery
Police want the public's help to identify two males.
Waikato woman charged with toddler's attempted murder
The 33-year-old woman was granted continued name suppression today.
Boatie says new boat ramp fees in Thames are 'a rip off'
A boatie says new ramp fees are a "rip off" but council stands by its user-pays approach.
Town to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to wait
It will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.
Taupō CBD open for business again after contractor hits gas pipe
Cordons were in place in an 800-metre radius from the affected area.
Lotto luck for Waikato players
Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $23 million for Wednesday night’s draw.
'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accused
Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.
Residents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spots
A group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.
Cameras installed after repeated playground vandalism
A bucket of cement was thrown around in the most recent attack.
Waikato club rugby: Suburbs roaring in 2024
United Matamata Sports look to remain unbeaten at home in the second round.
'He wouldn't wake up': Coroner investigates baby's hospital death
Mother Sharnz Welsh is marking the first anniversary of her son's death.
The benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after all
Her children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.
Tonnes of debris washes ashore in Whitianga, forces closure of boat ramp
A heavy rain watch with strong northeast winds has been issued for the Coromandel.
$180k fine after worker seriously injured by mussel harvesting machine
Maritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.
'They have nowhere to go': Fears for rough sleepers in Thames
'They are wet, they are cold, and they have got nowhere to go.'
From the regional to the world stage: Waikato building projects in for global honours
The nomination comes after their success at the Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.