Roadworks to take longer than expected at SH1, Rangiriri
Work on the southbound lanes is to continue until November.
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Review: Popcorn asks big questions about morals
The play is set in the context of the high-profile OJ Simpson trial.
Residents take to streets to protest waste-to-energy plant
Te Awamutu community members marched last Sunday against a proposed incinerator.
Kiwi Ferns 2023 Pacific Championships squad named
Young Parramatta Eels hooker Capri Paekau goes from small town to world stage.
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Live: Luxon accuses Labour, union 'mates' of disinformation campaign
Port Waikato is a safe National seat, held by MP Andrew Bayly.
Iwi lifts rāhui at Cathedral Cove, walking tracks remain closed
Visitors are urged to see the tourist destination from the sea.
Kiwi MX team battles
Ōpārau's James Scott finished 32nd and 34th in his two races in northwestern France.
Waikato player soaks up Rugby World Cup with Italy - and scores a try
A former Waikato hooker grabs the chance to play for Italy in France.
Blast from MX past and the future
Motueka’s former world No 2 Josh Coppins is expected to shine this weekend.
Waikato's second-half surge falls short
After an incredible comeback, Wellington defence was too strong in dying minutes.
Sunken Mercury Bay vessel leaks 1300 litres of diesel into ocean
A vessel than sank in Mercury bay has likely leaked all of its diesel into the water.
Act candidate Neil Christensen dies, by-election to be held
He was standing in the Port Waikato electorate.
'Prevented from doing their job': Ambulance staff intimidated, abused at fatal crash
Two female ambulance officers moved to a safe point during the incident.
Hamilton's 'misfits' come out of the shadows for Festival of Weird
Hamiltonians urged to embrace their inner weirdness for a unique festival.
Watch: Water spout spotted in Auckland as North Island warned of severe thunderstorms
Hail, tornadoes, flash flooding and strong winds are all possible.
Fishers rescued in Raglan Harbour after charter vessel hit by large wave
A large wave collapsed the cabin of the vessel and knocked a man overboard.
Southern Hamilton road project paves way for 20,000 new residents
A road project in southern Hamilton will pave the way for 20,000 new residents.
'Our little angel... gone too soon' - community mourns six-year-old girl
Primary school-aged girl died after incident involving vehicle on Tuesday.
One dead after serious crash in Kaimai Ranges, SH29 remains closed
The crash occurred on the Waikato side of the Kaimais, east of the Rapurapu Rd junction.
High-spec' pensioner houses in hot demand
Livingstone Building New Zealand Ltd will start construction next month in Leamington,
Waikato gets new $18 million rescue helicopter
New rescue helicopter will be in action this month for the Waikato region.
Remembering Jason Wynyard: Cuttin’ for your country
A tribute to Jason Wynyard and New Zealand's proud history of woodchopping.
Warrior Watene-Zelezniak continues family tradition of sporting success
Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak adding to strong family rugby league-acy.
Hamilton pedestrian in critical condition after driveway accident
Firefighters used extraction equipment to free the person from underneath the vehicle.
Waikato carving kura working miracles of whakamana
Carving kura is creating cultural pathways for rangatahi.
Three thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jail
Jake Cooper targeted supermarkets and hardware, clothing and homeware stores.
Research to reveal effect of climate change on the Waikato River
The Waikato River supplies drinking water to around one-third of New Zealand’s population.
'We stand to lose so much': Rural delivery driver in contract spat with NZ Post
Ian and Danielle Kennedy are trying to stop the termination of their NZ Post contract.
Waikato Regional Council addresses climate concerns
A new climate action roadmap has been adopted by the Waikato Regional Council.
Lots of roadworks planned for Waikato highways over the next month
Waikato's roads have been under the weather lately, delaying some works.
‘Can you guys help me’: Details of violent kidnapping from bottle store revealed
The violent attack played out in front of bottle store staff and was caught on CCTV.
Record number of children's tickets sold for Black Ferns' Hamilton test match
Black Ferns director of rugby "humbled" by number of children's tickets sold.