What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
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Fieldays 2023: Back to beanies and boots
Fieldays had more than 105,000 people come through the gates this year.
Native species to be planted to restore ecological corridor
Pirongia’s Sainsbury Road Reserve is set to prioritise horse riders, walkers and runners.
Local history comes alive at Waikato Museum
The museum just relaunched the exhibition Shaping Hamilton Huringa Kirikiriroa.
Founders falls: Theatre demolition decided
The Theatre of the Impossible Trust is still exploring its response.
Outsourcing elective surgeries was costing Waikato DHB $25m a year
Public hospital hired consultant for $2.4 million to reduce $25m outsourcing bill.
'Like a woman possessed': Woman denies murderous intent in hit-and-run
Ropati Shortland travelled a short distance on the roof before crashing on to the ground.
Huntly Railway Station open despite suspicious fire
Assessments are still under way for the historic heritage building.
Special Olympics and first comps for NZ athletes kick off
The New Zealand football team is upbeat despite having lost their first match.
Kio Kio United notch first win in almost four years
Player/coach Jeff Peek says the win is a big thing for the team and the community.
Search on for Raglan man 'loved by everyone'
The 64-year-old was last seen at 1pm today in Raglan.
Ōhaupō still chasing an opening win in Mooloo Shield comp
Mixed weather across the province was a recipe for tight rugby on Saturday.
Fieldays packs down for 2023
The largest agricultural event in the Southern Hemisphere has just wrapped its 55th year.
Tony Bouskill cleans out Fieldays Fencing Competition
Four fencing competitions have crowned winners at Fieldays.
Nottingham Castle Rangers dominate St Peter’s Premier
Castle Rangers won the game 76 goals to 35.
Rugby: Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad of 2023 released
A special moment as the test squad was announced at his former club, Te Awamutu Sports.
Winners found at Fieldays Fencing Competition
Reigning champion Tony Bouskill tops National Fieldays Fencing Competition.
Raglan wharf upgrade complete and open for community
The council will now begin to transform the western side of the wharf as well.
Innovation award winners committed to sustainability
Fieldays is celebrating 55 years of highlighting innovation in the primary sector.
Students want strikes to end: 'We are calling for our right to education'
“While you battle over pay and conditions, students are being sent home."
Leamington to be a tough challenge for Ōhaupō
The Division 1 Mooloo Shield moves into their second week.
'Kids lived in fear': Mum's years-long abuse of children with cords, spoons and fists
The children had black eyes and sores.
Young dad-to-be who raped sleeping woman gets sentence reduced
A man found guilty of raping a sleeping woman has had his sentence cut by one year.
Tractor pull fascinates little Fieldays fans
Positive mood amongst Fieldays faithful as sun warms up opening day crowds.
NZ landmarks will light up orange in support of the World Vision efforts
NZ landmarks will light up orange in support of the World Vision efforts
Chiefs v Brumbies semi to be 'a hell of a game'
The Chiefs have their eyes firmly set on a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Mr Fox a fantastic choice as theatre reports huge casting response
Clever Mr Fox keeps one paw ahead of the local farmers.
Bats the Musical: Vampires don't exist... do they?
Some 90 Te Awamutu Intermediate students are working hard to produce Bats the Musical.
Fifa Women’s World Cup: Hamilton event to spotlight growth of women’s sport
K’aute Pasifika Fale discussion a celebration of women’s sport .
Tīrau chicken farmer makes changes for climate
Jeff Collings is working hard to decarbonise his 130,000-bird farm.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Next step in Cambridge to Piarere safety improvements starts
Karapiro villagers will be most affected by expressway works.
Saturated Waikato catchments vulnerable heading into a wet winter
There are new challenges to predicting the impact of rainfall events on our catchments.
Chiefs playmaker Gatland off to Japan
Bryn Gatland will make the shift alongside fellow Chiefs teammate Brodie Retallick.