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Remembering Gabrielle: Coromandel still recovering from cyclone
Summer has finally arrived in New Zealand - unlike a year ago.
Dangerous man with multiple arrest warrants sought by police in Waikato
Nepia Taonui is wanted by police on multiple weapons charges.
Six dead as influenza outbreak strikes NZ aged care facility
Six people died in the space of 12 days as a result of the outbreak.
Younger brother hopes to boost Parker family's boxing dynasty
After a 19-month hiatus, John Parker returned to boxing in December.
'Dreaming, planning and nagging' results in impressive new sports facility
Turf a welcome addition to Te Awamutu College’s other sports facilities.
Teen surfer rides wave of success with three in a row
The second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.
Two new assistants complete Chiefs Manawa coaching line-up
Waikato and Chiefs stalwart Dwayne Sweeney also named to assist Crystal Kaua.
'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision
Gunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.
'Intense rivalry' at Waihi's biggest golf event
The annual tournament is the culmination of a busy week for the Waihī Golf Club.
Creativity 'saved my life': Waipā artists invite locals behind studio walls
The Waipā Creative Trail is set to highlight the role of art in mental wellbeing.
Graduates help combat rural vet shortage
Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.
Waikato-Tainui Iwi need strong leadership - Tuku Morgan
Waikato-Tainui has selected Tuku Morgan as its chair
Lotto luck for Taupō player and two Franklin punters
More Lotto luck for region as Taupō player wins.
Waikato Anniversary Day? Not anytime soon
Local councils say they have more important priorities than a separate holiday.
The Waikato rugby rep who gave up Gwynne Shield spot to play accordion
The Te Awamutu local then swapped his rugby boots for gumboots.
Kiwi Olympic hopeful makes transatlantic move
A Waikato equestrian eventer has her sights set on representing NZ in Paris this year.
Why Hamilton neighbourhood is being renamed
The former dairy farm will ultimately be home for up to 20,000 residents.
Five Waikato-born players make Māori All Stars line-up
Xavier Willison and Te Maire Martin are in the men's squad - both whakapapa to Tahāroa.
Jetboats roar at Meremere again - for the last time
The Jetsprint Championship is back at Meremere after a three-year hiatus.
Community split on Telephone Rd rail crossing fix
NZTA has conducted a survey to assess possible future options for the crossing.
Manu mana on show at Hamilton's Waterworld
The Hamilton heats of the Manu Champs last weekend were a success.
Lienert-Brown to co-captain Chiefs for second game in Japan
Anton Lienert-Brown and Bradley Slater will share the captaincy for game two in Japan.
Police find body in Te Akau, Waikato
Formal identification and a post-mortem will be carried out today.
'If it helps a little, I am happy': Woman, 75, shaves head for charity
It's been on 75-year-old, Stephanie Grant's bucket list, to shave her head for cancer.
Getting from A to B in 2054: The future shape of Waikato transport
Waikato is expected to grow its population from 500,000 in 2018, to 615,000 in 2048.
Waipā community funding up for grabs
Community clubs, groups and organisations are eligible, with one-off events prioritised.
Police no longer treating death of Waikato man as homicide
Police initially believed victim, found in the Waikato River, suffered a "violent death".
Waste-to-energy firm 'disappointed' with councils' move
The company behind the controversial waste-to-energy plant has reacted.
What repealing Three Waters could mean for your rates
Adding hundreds of millions of dollars in costs and an urgent revision to previous budgets
New climbing gym, triathlon road closures - what's happening in the region
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Waikato racers ready to move on from Pukekohe - in Feilding
Local racers happy with longer ride to attend national Classic Motorbike Festival.
Google Maps leads travellers to cow sheds
Confused navigators looking for a lake end up at dairy sheds.