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Natural burial option on the cards for Waikato District
The council is consulting on a range of proposed changes to its cemetery bylaw.
Hamilton dairy farming family’s free-stall barn system commended
Long-term sustainability focus of excellent workplace culture.
Scouts sail to Northland Regatta success in a borrowed boat
Group almost grounded as they had no funds to fix leaking cutters.
Wintec design student finds true calling as potter
Brogan Houghton had no idea what to do after finishing school - then she discovered clay.
Waipā Māori ward byelection to be held in June
The byelection was forced by the resignation of Takena Stirling.
Theatre review: Calendar Girls cast do wonderful job with confidence and panache
Director drawn to play’s “comedy, pathos and reflective message”.
South Waikato locals give "the shirt off their backs" for cyclone victims
South Waikato has thrown its support behind victims in Hawke's Bay.
Farming isn't work, 'it's his life'
History of turning Hauraki Plains land into dairy farms is in Warrick Davey's blood.
Balloons over Waikato: Nightglow fully booked and waitlist now closed
The grand finale of Balloons over Waikato can still be enjoyed from home.
Waipā's Māori Ward Councillor Takena Stirling resigns
Waipā Mayor Susan O'Regan accepts councillor's verbal resignation today.
Chiefs line-up gives new players opportunity to shine
Co-captains Sam Cane and Brad Weber, Brodie Retallick on mandated breaks.
Look what the wind blew in: Balloon disrupts croquet game
Pilot skims trees, roof tops and powerlines in search of safe spot.
Meter reader attack: Three men charged after man critically hurt
The meter reader was taken to Waikato hospital with critical head injuries in January.
One dead, one in custody after assault in Waikato
Emergency services rushed to a home in Ngāruawāhia shortly before 9.30pm.
Teen confronts man in court who kidnapped, drugged her
Dean Cumming was jailed for four and a half years.
Thousands of petrolheads keen on Frankton Thunder
Hamilton's mini-Beach Hop drew in people from as far as Tauranga and Paeroa.
Lots of Waikato pets looking for forever home
People wanting to get a pet are urged to consider adopting to combat pet-homelessness.
Disaster fund tops $13m thanks to NZME readers, listeners and viewers
New Zealanders show immense generosity to support thousands impacted by disaster.
Kidney Health NZ talks up organ donations
One donor has the potential to help up to ten people waiting for organ transplant.
Waipā's cemeteries set to become more diverse
The cemeteries are in need of future-proofing since a lot are set to be full by 2048.
Tokoroa dairy plant set to specialise production
The OFI plant received an investment to produce specialised protein ingredients.
Medieval Fair returns to Hamilton Gardens
Funds raised will go towards development of the Medieval Garden at the municipal gardens.
Further biodiversity and environmental protection work needed in Gulf Plan
Fisheries plan needs to consider impacts of climate change, says regional council.
SH25 Hikuai to Opoutere mostly closed Friday, open over the weekend
Whangamata Area School bus will be escorted through the road works.
Hamilton hyped for full-on weekend of rugby
Gallagher Chiefs and Chiefs Manawa kick off the first home games of the season.
Weekend of motorbikes, adrenaline and speed at Hampton Downs MotoFest
The fourth MotoFest drew in people from all over New Zealand.
Waikato Rescue Helicopter acknowledges wāhine for International Women’s Day
Jennifer is one of the numerous strong wāhine saving lives on the rescue helicopter.
Road will close again Thursday as crews work to fix Coromandel washout.
Convoys allowed through for short periods today to relieve pressure on community.
Hamilton and Tauranga councils claim local govt review timid and out of sync
Review report needs to seize the opportunity to redefine local government.
Waipā leadership mentee wants to empower others
Maude Rewha of Te Awamutu College has been chosen for the Tuia Leadership Programme.
No bullying or assaults before prisoner took own life, Coroner rules
The Colombian national had been in New Zealand four years when he was charged.
Covid booster not to blame for fatal heart attack - but St John apologises for 111 delay
Nurse had no history of heart problems before she died.
Popular Frankton Thunder event back after two years
Cars of all kinds will be on show, including Scott Dixon's red racer.