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Minister asked to step in over proposed rubbish burning plant
A waste-to-energy plant near Te Awamutu received a record number of submissions.
Hamilton gets a little greener with completion of Mangaonua Gully project
New green space completed ahead of schedule.
Waikato comes alive with events over Christmas and New Year
A selection of events to enjoy in the Waikato during the festive season.
Waikato Rugby president named volunteer of the year
A big supporter of grassroots rugby, Grainger has been involved in the game for decades.
Man revisits Raglan 50 years on from Dad's disappearance
Wayne Morley came from the UK to pay tribute to his Dad who died in Raglan 50 years ago.
New Huntly FreshChoice part of 'ambitious' plan to expand the brand
FreshChoice Huntly is the latest to re-brand as part of an ambitious expansion plan.
Playing a variety of sports improves performance
Will Jordan and Maia Roos are helping to create change by sharing their stories.
Vandals target new Cambridge playground
Vandals even tried to set fire to a water fountain.
Another large Hamilton building goes up in flames
Nine fire trucks were used to fight the blaze in Te Rapa including one ladder truck.
May the paws be with you - Waikato Police dog Obi-Wan ready for action
The Waikato dog patrol unit receives its tenth canine-human duo.
Live ferrets feature in Hamilton Zoo display - possums and rats could follow
Ferrets are 'simply acting on their natural behaviour' but are deadly for native species.
Thousands drawn to Te Kauwhata's rural event of the year
The appeal of country life is strong with 3000 drawn to Te Kauwhata A&P Show.
New trail encourages people to discover their creative side
Getting in touch with one's creative side has health benefits too.
Te Aroha Spa development put on hold
Investor interest in Te Aroha spa development has cooled.
Little sunflower superstars turn into 'kaitiaki for the environment'
Over 900 Waikato kids took part in the Dalton's Sunflowers in Kindergartens project.
Lotto luck strikes across region
More Lotto luck for region including a Strike Four bonanza.
'Absolutely critical': How SH25a bridge was built so quickly
Present were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.
'Worst driving ever seen': Judge slams driver's meth-filled ram-rage
Douglas Scott is no longer in a relationship with the woman.
Big windfall for Waikato tertiary students
Nearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.
Medal puts Hamilton boxer on path to Olympics
Papua New Guinea boxer Sheilla Yama fights out of Hamilton, wins gold at Pacific Games.
Bullseye: Hamilton to host New Zealand Darts Masters again
Hamilton hosted the competition for the first time in 2019.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Food forest fiends spoil free fruit initiative
Unappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.
Construction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underway
A site blessing was held this week on the dangerous Waikato intersection.
Waipā staff recognised for emergency management response
Mayor Susan O’Regan also thanked the trio on behalf of the Waipā district.
Te Awamutu Countdown re-opens as Woolworths after $6.2m upgrade
Te Awamutu residents get supermarket back after three-month refurbishment.
Watch: 'I will die for you': Hauraki-Waikato MP's promise to community
New Zealand's youngest MP since 1853 delivered her maiden speech yesterday.
Lotto luck! Hamilton, Auckland players win share of $1m
Two winners share $1 million Lotto first division prize.
'That's my boy': Young man filmed friend having sex with underage girl
He also pressured the girl into performing a sex act on him, and filmed that, too.
State houses built in China, delivered to Hamilton
Kāinga Ora is accelerating its public housing programme.
SH1 re-opens on all four lanes at Rangiriri
Remedial works at the site are wrapping up.
Waikato-Tainui open major hotel development
The Auckland Airport Hotel is a joint project of the airport and Tainui Group Holdings.