'I couldn't be prouder': Hauraki Council establishes Māori wards for 2025 election
The council voted against the wards in 2018, but councillors now 'committed to the mahi'.
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Niuean 'piece of cake' wins national art award
"It is a wonderful marker to celebrate our reo and how proud I am to be Māori.”
Fieldays Innovation Award entries open
Fieldays 2024 entries are open now until Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
'A real game-changer': Navy welcomes special trio
Matawhā, Ururoa and Mako will allow the Navy to go further and faster.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
The kapa haka competition connecting to a tool for healing
Kapa haka in Kirikiriroa is being used as a healing power of culture.
Council says it won't introduce Māori Wards
The council says it made the decision after consulting the community.
Section of Waikato Expressway to close at night
Ongoing work will see southbound traffic detoured for about five weeks.
Rugby, roses and Round the Bridges - here's what's on in the Waikato
What's on throughout November in the Waikato.
Reel deal: Kāwhia Boating & Angling Club lands national honour
The Waikato club has received a national honour.
Waikato news in brief: Toilet vandalism, Māori wards, Pink Walk
What's been happening in the region this week.
Pedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by car
The road is expected to be closed for several hours.
Nine candidates to contest Port Waikato by-election
Several parties have decided not to contest the Port Waikato by-election.
Home and gardens on show for annual ramble
Only two weeks are left until the Altrusa Home and Garden Ramble.
Andrews joins Track Champions League
Series has been designed to reinvigorate track cycling, creating an innovative format.
'Wise owl' of Waikato local government dies
Hugh Vercoe's service to the community included 15 years as Matamata-Piako mayor.
TikTok star's love letter to Te Awamutu
Heta encourages actors to "be the most authentic you can and have fun doing it".
Tigers' 15-times-a-day mating routine 'actually not that many'
There are high hopes Hamilton Zoo's latest love story will result in new tiger cubs.
Extra Te Huia train services next year, but no trains on Labour Weekend
Te Huia is expanding its timetable.
Paekau set to face Tonga
A Waitomo Chiefs Manawa rep and former Waikato FPC player have also been named in the 18.
New berry farm opens in Waikato in time for PYO season
Strawberries are set to be the star of Labour weekend.
Sir Frederic Lang's busy lifestyle
Lang was awarded the King George V Silver Jubilee Medal not long before his 1935 death.
Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka on the challenges ahead
Waikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts on the next term.
'Big three years ahead': Waiariki MP Rawiri Waititi shares priorities
Waikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts on the upcoming term.
Taupō MP Louise Upston on the priorities ahead
Waikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts on the upcoming term.
Committed to change: Barbara Kuriger on the challenge ahead
Waikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts about the upcoming term.
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson on the challenges ahead
Waikato Herald invited MPs to share their goals for the next term.
From council to Parliament: Hamilton East MP Ryan Hamilton on the challenges ahead
Waikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts on the next term.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on the challenges ahead
Waikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts on the upcoming term.
An Old School Waikato rep XV
A squad of players that represented Waikato between 1960 to 1995.
'We're gonna shoot up the house': Masked, armed robbers storm flat
Tamate Gough began using drugs aged 6, while Sijaye Rhind was 11.
Hamilton Zoo zebras have been busy with 29th foal in 15 years
Mare Marbles gave birth to the still-nameless foal at the end of September.