Balloons over Waikato festival to be run by Wellington-based agency
In February, Classic Events announced they would hand over the reins to somebody else.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWaikato
Missing Marokopa man's eldest child to mark birthday 30 months after disappearing
Eldest daughter Jayda reaches the milestone as attention on her father ramps up.
'Injured mana': Reformed criminal turned drug counsellor sought $700,000 compensation
Paora Sweeney wanted a marae-based apology from the prison manager for 'injury' to mana.
Revealed: The NZ tourism hotspot welcoming YouTube star MrBeast
The internet superstar is going underground in the Waikato.
One person dead after van rolls on SH27
Emergency services responded around 11pm to the crash in Hauraki District.
Hauraki-Coromandel taskforce helps 49 people into jobs
The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs scheme reports positive results.
New fencing champion ends winning streak of five-time title-holder
Meanwhile, the tractor pull competition also celebrated some wins.
Thousands of properties reconnected following outage
Power is back on to more than 5000 properties.
'Did not return': Drone deployed in search for missing woman, 67, near Wairere Falls
Police want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.
Power out to nearly 6000 properties in Coromandel
Power cut during thunderstorms leaves thousands without electricity.
Police thank good Samaritans who performed CPR after man fatally struck by vehicle
Police are asking for dashcam footage of the incident near Hampton Downs.
A sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppies
A sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.
Challenging economic times ‘nothing new’ says Hauraki mayor
Hauraki mayor confident despite challenging economic conditions.
Small town, big talk: The hunt for a man on the run with his kids
Resident’s heartfelt message for missing kids' mum after she showed him photo of trio.
Man charged with baby Mustafa Ali's murder appears in court, name suppressed
The man will next appear in the High Court at Hamilton in July.
Quad bike raced on beach ‘a real concern’ for DoC
DoC says no to doughnuts near nesting sites.
Tips for first-time Fieldays visitors
Opinion: Fieldays is a huge agricultural and technology-based world.
Tradie accused of $87k of fraud wanted trial thrown out due to 'excessive' delays
Jason Lambert's lawyer argued: “It’s his right to be tried without undue delay.”
‘Passed me like I was standing still’: Shocked truckie on Waikato Expressway crash that left one dead
Witness will be cuddling own kids "extra hard" tonight after crash's traumatic aftermath.
Mum of missing Marokopa children desperate to see them
There have been 70 new reports of information in the past three days.
Waikato Club Rugby: Local rivals clash at Ōhaupō Memorial Park tomorrow
Top-of-the-table clashes headline this weekend's sport.
Hunt for fugitive Tom Phillips: Police get 70 tip-offs including 'credible' reports
Police offered an $80,000 reward for information on Phillips' three children.
Man charged with murder after death of Baby Mustafa
Police said 'there is the possibility of further charges'.
Muay Thai machine wins King in the Ring
Michael Isaac went from watching the King in the Ring tournament on TV, to winning it.
Waihī Recreation Hub soon to become reality
The project has received another significant funding boost.
Matariki ki Waikato Festival kicks off
Te Ohu Whakaita Charitable Trust celebrated the start of the festival today.
Ōtorohanga Railway Station chugs past 100 years
The current station was built to replace the previous one, which went up in flames.
Chiefs name unchanged team to face Hurricanes
Samisoni Taukei’aho scored two tries in the first half last week.
Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line
Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.
'Nice pat on the back': Race starter made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
McGovern said it is also recognition for racing participants who work behind the scenes.
Waikato-designed robots take over Fieldays
Machines to help horticulture industry and its struggles are being exhibited at Fieldays.
'Now he's gone': Mother of baby Mustafa breaks silence over son's tragic death
'I love and miss you so much my boy.'