11 puppies found dumped on roadside in Waikato
The puppies add to almost 300 animals already in SPCA care in Hamilton.
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New airline to fly from Hamilton Airport
Sunair is returning to Hamilton Airport with daily flights to Gisborne, Napier, Whangārei.
Frankenfruit: Is this New Zealand's biggest feijoa?
'We couldn’t believe how much it weighed.'
Waikato Club Rugby: Hinuera to mark centenary
There will be plenty of club rugby action this weekend.
Te Awamutu BMX riders off to world champs
Great opportunity to see where skills stack up against best riders from around the world.
Anzac Day not a day to 'glorify war', senior serviceman says
Warrant Officer Class One Lofty Forsyth spoke at Whangamatā's dawn service.
Lake Taupō Hospice fundraiser taps circus theme
The new event gives everyone the chance to get involved in fundraising for Taupō Hospice.
Jammies in June campaign to keep Hauraki kids warm
The nationwide initiative will run in the Hauraki district for the second time.
Vehicle crashed into power pole on Meadway Rd
The road was closed for some time while contractors fixed the damaged power pole.
Creature comforts without the washing up
This rich and flavourful dish even lets you skip most of the washing up.
Meet Tūrangi's local emergency services
Police, St John and Fenz will have vehicles on display in Tūrangi next week.
Waikato athletes scoop up awards at Halberg Games
The Hallberg Games are a national sports festival for Kiwis with physical disabilities.
'90 is the new 70': Waikato breast surgeon hails screening-age extension
The Government is working to offer free breast cancer screening for those aged 70-74.
Affordable homes a feature of new Taupō subdivision
Plans are proceeding for a new major housing development in Taupō.
Health shuttle fills up after word gets around
Maori and Pacific people live seven years fewer than those of European heritage.
Zippy EV ambulance tackles health of the planet, first in Hamilton and NZ
The electric ambulance can go from 0-100km/h in nine seconds.
Kitchen killing: Man fatally stabbed after trying to break up fight over messy kitchen
Bailey Eccelstone locked himself in his room afterward and claimed it was self-defence.
Fire crews battle large car fire on Waikato Expressway
Two fire trucks and a water tanker are in attendance.
Large crowds expected for Hamilton Anzac services
Large screens will be positioned at each end of Memorial Park.
The NZ city where an average 190 vehicles are stolen each month
The number equates to an average of six cars per day.
Police seek man who may have information on a Tokoroa knife-point burglary
Police have asked the man or anyone who knows him to contact them.
Search under way for missing fisherman who activated emergency alarm off Raglan coast
Police said the man had been fishing alone before having a medical event.
King Country and Thames Valley to open Chiefs vs Hurricanes match
The two Chiefs country provincial unions will play the curtain raiser on May 24.
What Anzac Day services are on in Waikato?
New Zealand first observed Anzac Day in 1916.
Waikato Navy officer to play tuba at Anzac Day event in Gallipoli
Petty Officer Fraser Robertson has already played at the commemorations in 2014 and 2017.
Rest home owner and staff told to apologise to family of man who died after a fall
The man had a fall inside the rest home and died two weeks later.
Taupō GP opens special clinic for survivors of sexual assault
The free service aims to help with 'letting go of guilt and shame'.
Tūrangi soldier embarks on pilgrimage to Gallipoli
Warrant Officer Class 1 Carlo De Negri will pay his respects to a fallen relative.
TA fire brigade receives energy boost ahead of Firefighter Challenge
The Ōhaupō Ngāhinapōuri Lions Club just donated a $6100 training dummy.
SH3 works see partial daytime closures, delays of up to 20 minutes
Three days of partial closures are planned for Awakino Gorge, Waitomo.
Iwi apply for temporary fishing closures in Hauraki Gulf
The MPI is seeking feedback on an application relating to three areas in the Hauraki Gulf.
Waikato athlete picked for Special Olympics World Winter Games
Local snowboarder is part of New Zealand’s preliminary squad for 2025 event.
Three unbeaten teams in Waikato Club Rugby weekend
Ōtorohanga and Hautapu have also won all of their Premier matches so far this season.