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Repair cost for Thames water supply line still to be determined
A third-party contractor did some damage to the line on March 22.
Karangahake Gorge to close for five nights
Traffic would be reduced to a single lane from April 7.
Two former Waikato boys departing for overseas rugby gigs
After returning from injury, Fergus Burke will play out rest of 2024 season.
Could you make a pair with Trousers?
A sweet 5-month-old kitten is looking for a new home.
Ian Foster gives back to his Te Awamutu sports community
Foster returned to his former rugby club as the world awaits his next career move.
Enrich+ gallery showcases local entries for IHC Art Awards 2024
Mayor Susan O'Regan has also been asked to pick three pieces for the Art Studio Awards.
Ōhaupō demolish Frankton in pre-season rugby match
Ōhaupō rewarded with a clean sheet after standing up defensively against Frankton.
Tūrangi Garden Club donates $3000 to Tongariro wetlands project
After a garden ramble fundraiser, a Tūrangi group has made a conservation donation.
Critical injuries in crash northwest of Rotorua, one dead in earlier crash
The road has now reopened.
Netball, cricket and theatre - here's what's on in the Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
Costs climb for new loos at popular Tairua domain
More than just a wee change suggested for public toilet project
'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'
Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.
'Being reviewed': Search for missing 79yo in Pureora Forest hits 11th day
A large search team has been trying to find the missing woman.
Drugs, illegal firearms seized in Matamata police raids
Police say they're pleased to be able to remove firearms from circulation.
New loos and one-way street for Te Awamutu
Part of the upgrade will include replacing the toilet facility with a four-pan block.
Taupō Supercars tickets sold out for main race days
Tickets are still available for Friday's action.
Abandoned cat in SPCA care now looking for fur-ever home
Slug was found in December, malnourished, with four kittens which have since passed away.
Two cars crashing into power pole results in minor injuries
Details of latest accident come after the Easter weekend road toll hit a record high.
New movie to tell story of Ōrākau battle through Māori eyes
Today marks the 160th anniversary of the battle.
Tourism funding on the chopping block as Waikato councils face 'tough times'
Several local councils proposed major funding cuts for the regional body.
Few chances to be yourself says Rainbow community member
Rainbow Hub Waikato is designed as a safe place for the LGBTQIA+ community.
The story of Waikato's first NPC title
1992, 16 years after the start of the NPC, saw Waikato rugby claim their first title.
Autumnal treat makes the most of sweetcorn
Mark the change in seasons with this marriage of pumpkin and sweetcorn.
First loss of the season for Chiefs Manawa
Veteran back Chelsea Alley scores in 100th first-class rugby match.
Engineers swap giant machines for Taupō fun train
Two engineers have swapped enormous vehicles for a miniature train.
Waikato measles cases a false alarm
The updated test results mean there are no known cases of measles in the community.
Former psychologist claims ADHD clients who complained were ‘fake’
Gunther van der Heijden maintains NZ's health system is "corrupt".
‘Amazing times, dark times’: Dawn Raids lawyer calling time on his 44-year career
“I have never doubted my passion for my job... [it's as] natural as breathing oxygen".
Life-sized T rex dinosaur features in new exhibition
Tyrannosaurus rex comes to life in a new exhibition at the Waikato Museum.
Theatre group unearths WWII era vintage dress
A shock discovery has boosted an upcoming theatre production.
Small but mighty - the story of Waikato rugby's Wayne Annan
Annan loved playing for Te Awamutu in a great historic period of Peace Cup rugby.
Man who sold bleach as Covid cure gets jail term converted to home detention
Criminal 'seized upon the tragedy' of the pandemic as a 'money-making opportunity'.