Taumarunui woman crowned Waikato regional building apprentice of the year
Jess Nielson will represent Waikato in the national competition in November.
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Waikato beat gutsy Southland stags in first NPC game
The National Provincial Championship kicked off for Waikato on Sunday.
Hamilton netball: Marist Old Girls hold on to beat St Peter's
A valiant effort by HGHS Langman wasn't enough to hold back University Premier.
Hamilton boys on overseas adventure of a lifetime
An adventurous group of 12 taking part in the special car rally Poles of Inconvenience.
Waikato FPC notch another comeback win
Waitomo Group: Waikato FPC beat visiting Counties Manukau Heat in Hamilton on Saturday.
Ruakura Inland Port welcomes first cargo trains
The inland port is located adjacent to the Ruakura Superhub, set to open this year.
Cheating in school's rowing programme 'prolific' - parent
A parent describes his son being told to do the same thing the school was sanctioned for.
‘You lost the plot’: School rugby coach supplied players with drugs, booze
Jason Cameron befriended two of the players who would drink and take drugs at his home.
Missing Marokopa family: Police issue fresh appeal as search continues
The fate of Tom Phillips' three children remains unknown.
Right under police's noses? Hunt for missing Marokopa dad ramps up
Tom Phillips remains on the run with no word on his three children.
Special Olympics NZ gets funding boost
After the recent success at the Special Olympics in Berlin NZCT has given a big grant.
Special Hamilton artist showcases Watercolours of Life
Toni Leefe has very limited use of her upper body but that doesn't stop her from painting.
Missing Marokopa family: Stolen ute found, Tom Phillips and kids still missing
Police say the stolen ute was found just off Marokopa Rd in Te Anga.
New tiger matched with zoo female for breeding
Scout, Peggy and Sang just moved into their new homes.
NPC rugby: Waikato start season in Southland on Sunday
Waikato will look to regain their dominance in the 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC.
New photo: How wanted Marokopa father is disguising himself
Locals chase Tom Phillips in a stolen ute but he evades capture.
Hamilton in for some two-wheeled action
Australian motocross stunt team Freestyle Kings are coming to New Zealand.
Missing Marokopa dad spotted three times in stolen ute in Waikato
Police say there has been a sighting of Tom Phillips, the first since 2022.
There's something about Mila: Hamilton office in love with furry employee
Hamilton consultancy firm welcomes new team member.
Waikato Sports Awards nominations open for 2023
Nominations are sought for those who go above and beyond in sport and recreation.
Waikato Uni researcher determined to change health outcomes for Māori
Health researcher Rebekah Crosswell just received a whopping grant.
Maadi Cup rowing: School stripped of North Island titles after admitting rule breaches
The school's disqualification has seen other schools move up the ranks in 19 races.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Tauranga-based artist wins National Contemporary Art Award
The annual award, founded by the Waikato Society of Arts, has been held since 2000.
Hamilton roundabout blooms for World Cup
Hamilton City Council landscapers spent a year developing the special design.
Local schools bring Fifa Women's World Cup into classrooms
New Zealand Schools make the Fifa Women's World Cup a focal point for their learning.
South Waikato stream restoration project causes surprising discovery
The discovery was made as part of preparations for a planting day near Whakauru Stream.
Musical group welcomes Hamilton back to the 60s
The Hamilton Musical Theatre will perform the Broadway musical Hairspray.
A Waikato Club Rugby XV 2023
A team of surprising/well-known and stalwart players that featured in 2023 club rugby.
'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
The man allegedly attacked the shopkeeper with a knife attached to a walking stick.
Netball: Northern United clock up their best game of the season
Match against University of Waikato Premier Reserve was a highly competitive game.
International darts champs return to Hamilton
The World Series of Darts returns to the Waikato next weekend.
Hamilton florist blooms in sustainability efforts
The floristry industry appears to be green, but actually creates a lot of waste.
ATM machine stolen from 1938 phone box in Tairua
Thieves have stolen an ATM machine and destroyed the historic phone box it was housed in.