Kākāpō wild in Waikato for first time in 60 years
Four of the world's rarest flightless parrots have been rehomed on mainland New Zealand.
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'I blame myself': Mother of newborn killed in dog attack speaks
Max Mitchell-Clifford was the registered owner of the dog that killed the baby in 2020.
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‘Terrifying habit’: Judge slams Mob gang associate whose 4yo barks like a dog
The thief was given a chance to clean up his act for the sake of his daughter.
Farming for the Future: Female network thinks ahead
The Dairy Women’s Network runs a special programme to empower farmers about the future.
'Ruff him up': Man videoed naked, tied-up kidnap victim on roadside
The man wasn't a part of the assault on the victim, but he did help kidnap him.
Rugby: 2023 National Provincial Championship, Waikato squad announced
Four make debut, with Johnstone and Jacobson back as co-captains
Plastic pollution in NZ lakes comparable with Europe and US
‘Disappointing’ result for a country with a low population density.
The Pā opens as safe haven for all students
University of Waikato just opened the $85 million development.
'Disgraceful piece of driving': Man flees at more than 200km/h with baby, partner in car
Tiyrone Ballantine weaved in and out of cars on the Waikato Expressway to avoid police.
Time to review city policies that regulate gambling activities
Current ‘sinking lid’ policies aim to reduce harm from gambling to our community
Free course to help Hamilton residents be plastic free in July
Learn the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of waste, and ways to reduce waste at home.
Third time lucky for summer festival at Lake Karapiro
The Great Kiwi Summer Festival will bring some action to Lake Karapiro this November.
Hamilton opera student to sing in Australian comp semi-finals
Samoan tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono takes part in the Australian Singing Competition.
More exciting shopping experience promised with launch of The Base Te Awa store
JB Hi-Fi flags confidence in retail sector
Can Māori knowledge of moon phases help farm resilience?
“Using maramataka and traditional plant knowledge is about working smarter, not harder."
Big showdown in Cambridge for Premier Club Rugby comp
Hautapu will face Hamilton Marist in the 2023 premier final.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Fitting end to three-year restoration project
A tōtara was planted at a celebration to honour the late tumuaki Anaru Thompson.
Rugby: Six Kihikihi women in FPC side
Victorious 2021 Farah Palmer Cup captain Chyna Hohepa will again lead the squad.
Hamilton Matariki event has the environment at heart
The Mānawatia a Matariki event aims to be zero waste and encourages car-free transport.
'It took a real team effort': Police praise brave officers who rescued survivors from fiery crash
A couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.
Pōkeno Whisky recruits New Zealand's only traditional cooper
Mike Tawse, from Scotland, has brought the ancient art of coopering to Pōkeno.
Sports development side book final spot
Development team to take on Hamilton Marist B in the premiership B final on Saturday.
'Look after each other up there': Young couple killed in fiery Hamilton crash
The couple died at the scene while six others were taken to hosptial.
Fifa Fan Festival line-up for Hamilton Kirikiriroa announced
Music, entertainment, and games - and watch the football on the big screen.
Waikato Bay of Plenty farmer makes history in Young Farmer of the Year competition
Emma Poole won the competition after three days of challenges.
Plea to dispose of lithium batteries safely
Batteries burn or explode when compacted in rubbish trucks.
Characters bound in a brutal game of love, lust and deceit
A portrait of desire, and the regret that often accompanies the realisation of desire.
Fraser Tech will meet UMS in Lone Star Championship
Hautapu’s go to left winger is competition’s leading try scorer for 2023
Copper Queens arrive in Hamilton ahead of first World Cup match
Hamilton is ready for kickoff.
Leads show skill and control as they juggle 15 characters
Comedy straddles fine line of tragi-comedy as the stories unfold.
'Get down': Man wakes up to ram raiding teens arrest on front lawn
Jaden Sullivan woke to popped tyres and a spiked car crashed in front of his property.
Two people fight for their lives after fiery truck and car crash
The pair were pulled from the car by police officers as it went up in flames.