Ex-Hamilton rugby players' roles in Fiji's big win
Former Waikato-based duo help lead Fiji to historic victory pre-Rugby World Cup 2023.
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'Strong support' for Te Huia
After four week interruption, the Te Huia service into central Auckland recently resumed.
Waikato youngsters to shine in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr
NYT's Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr features 50 young, talented Waikato youngsters.
Blazin’ master set to light up big night of group racing at Cambridge
Last season’s deferred New Zealand Derby set to run
Disruption caused by Waikeria prison riots to continue for two years
The $50 million disaster stretched six days and resulted in 17 inmates charged.
Schools rugby: Te Awamutu draw with Rototuna
Te Awamutu College have last match before Northern Region Tournament in Pukekohe.
Dress for Success Hamilton chalks up success
New retail store also offers good quality clothing.
Emery’s devastating diagnosis of a rare genetic neurological disorder
Gene therapy has potential to treat or reverse several aspects of Rett syndrome.
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What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lights
Te Huia singled out but Waka Kotahi knew of 8 other passenger trains that ran red lights.
Community reeling from double road death, amateur theatre mourns actor
Victim's mother and sister were following in car behind and were among first on scene.
Former All Black kits up for Mooloos
Aaron Cruden made his Waikato debut in the convincing win over Counties Manukau.
Top dog has a quarry for an office
Terry is the assistant quarry manager at Atiamuri Sand and Pumice in the Waikato.
Waikato Divisional XV beat Coromandel side
Whangamatā brings out the good weather for a day of flowing rugby.
Te Awamutu College past First XV to play present
After a successful past versus present match in 2022, Albert Park will host another clash.
'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passes
There are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.
The smart science helping pull kākāpō back from the brink
Scientists gene-map most of NZ's kākāpō to create the richest dataset of its kind.
Former Mongrel Mob senior leader jailed for meth ring kingpin role
Mark Griffiths was a senior Waikato Mongrel Mob leader at the time of his offending.
Waitomo Group: Waikato FPC to host Auckland Storm at FMG Stadium
Waikato FPC scraped through to the semifinal with a two-point lead.
'Culturally expressive' headstones: Hamilton cemetery rules in spotlight
The proposed changes would allow headstones to be made of materials like wood.
University win 13th consecutive Hamilton Premier indoor netball title
But Nottingham Castle Rangers proved worthy foes, pushing the champs all the way.
'Fresh meat': Could roller derby be for you?
Dust off your roller skates and give roller derby a go in early September.
Six injured in crash on SH3 in Waikato
Police responded to the crash on State Highway 3 near Troopers Road, Te Mapara at 3.45pm.
Lotto: Waikato, Whangamatā players in the money
Region has both First Divsion and Second Division winners.
'Total shock': Waikato man's mother accidentally cremated before funeral
'I cremated your mother today by mistake'.
Waikato's top eateries face off in local hospo awards
The finalists for this year’s Waikato Hospitality Awards are out.
'Hamilton is booming': MP signs off
Hamilton-based National List MP David Bennett gives his valedictory speech.
'Masters of camouflage' settle into new surroundings
Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga stake their spots after exploring mountain home.
Fieldays 2023 ute winner revealed
Winner was eyeing Isuzu D-Max utes before, and hadn't been to Fieldays since 2021.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
University of Waikato underlines commitment to new medical school
Three new key appointments to Te Huataki Waiora School of Health.
Company sentenced over ski bus crash that killed schoolgirl
The ski field company earlier admitted two charges brought by WorkSafe over the crash.