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Cannabis in rest homes: Kiwi company uses retirees for medicinal tests
Company trialling substitute for sleep and pain medication in aged care facilities.
Dominic Bird - the tallest All Black ever - hangs up his boots
Bird retires to spend more time with his kids and partner in Wellington.
Owls and bats feature in adults-only arboretum overnighter
People can now stay overnight at the Waitakaruru Arboretum near Tauwhare.
Police seek vehicle of interest in street race stabbing
Police are looking for a white BMW sedan they believe was involved in the incident.
Benji praises new Wests Tigers signing Alaimalo
The Wests Tigers have signed a former Super Rugby speedster for the 2024 NRL season.
'Holding NZTA and councils to account': Port Waikato MP on key priorities
Waikato Herald invites MPs to share their thoughts on the next term.
Chiefs sign Canterbury head coach to join experienced leadership group
Chiefs' CEO says Bourke is fitting in like he's always been part of the Chiefs.
Junior girls' rugby pilot
Sport Waikato and Waikato Rugby supporting programme to increase girls' rugby numbers.
Police appeal for help to find missing 24yo
Devon Jackson-Budgen was reported missing by family on November 21.
'They have forgiven you': Man who stabbed brother in heart jailed
Joey Richards must serve a minimum of seven years in jail of a 12-year sentence.
Cambridge Clock Tower to get its time and chime back
The Westminster chimes sequence – the same used by Big Ben in London – will be back.
Impressive new Hamilton library now complete
Matariki next year will see the unveiling of a pou at Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library.
Pirongia women rise to the rugby challenge
Plenty of interest in women's rugby for rural Waipā club with rich history.
Police 'alarmed' after baby found in teens' impounded car at Waikato street-racing event
Police found baby in a car at street racer event where over 200 infringements were given.
Twelve arrests made overnight in Waikato after illegal street racing
Two people were also stabbed shortly after midnight in the Matamata area.
'Goldilocks of New Zealand': Hamilton MP showcases his electorate
The new MP presented his maiden statement in Parliament yesterday.
Tributes flow as high school closes
After almost six decades of education, the Waikato secondary school has closed.
'Thought-provoking' Hamilton Arts Festival programme released
The 2024 festival will run from February 23 to March 3.
'Now the hard work begins' says Port Waikato MP
The Electoral Commission just released the official results.
Mass rescue on Waikato River: Why police are warning about river floats
Police offer some tough love for summer after near-tragedy this week.
'Well deserved': The Gone scoops up five NZ Television Awards
Parts of the series were filmed in the Waikato.
'He was hunting for children': Sex offender caught trying to lure girls into car
He used promises of cash to get them into his vehicle. Two fought against him and escaped.
Paralytic shellfish toxins warning in Waikato
Affected areas include south of Raglan down to Kawhia and Aotea harbours.
Hamilton teens get some mana with their manus
Hamilton City Council aims to build safety awareness for swimming in the Waikato River.
Two days after killing a man and dumping his body, the murderer stormed a pub
But despite carrying out the robbery, he won't have to serve any more jail time.
'Appetite not there': What next for $37m spa plans?
The potential new development was first explored in 2019.
Changing dog rules and water supply upgrades — Here's what's been happening in the region
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Christmas Grinch warning: Thieves target packages, credit cards
Three cases in Hamilton in the past week where bank cards had been stolen from vehicles.
Christmas is (almost) here: Waikato events will bring good cheer
What Christmas events are on in Waikato?
Residents asked to conserve water as hot summer looms
Water use has been increasing on hot, fine days and is expected to increase further.
Chiefs Manawa draw released for 2024
Chiefs Manawa coach excited about the extended competition.
Counterfeit cash being used across the Waikato
Seven locations in the Waikato have received counterfeit notes in the last two months.