Waikato community legends gain royal attention
15 locals have received King's Birthday Honours.
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Stephen Cox recognised for service to cycling
Stephen Cox has been involved in cycling continuously since 1968.
Kākāpō escapees continue to be trailblazers
The former Waikato residents have been relocated to Coal Island in Fiordland.
Ministry intervenes in Hamilton college just one term after it opens
A limited statutory manager has been appointed at Mangakōtukutuku College.
Business case for Waikato medical school not expected until 2025
Earlier this month, the uni began demolishing the old and vacant B Block for the school.
Chiefs Rugby Club awards annual top honours
Coaches’ Player of the Year was lock Tupou Vaa’i who has been immense for the squad.
Chiefs forward pack re-stocked
Samipeni Finau will be back on the park with his big presence in the loose forward trio.
'He's a hero': Stabbing victim was just days from graduating as chef
Bailey Ecclestone, 22, said he never wanted to hurt anyone that fateful night.
Power cuts cause overflow of untreated effluent in Raglan
Waikato District Council has asked the public to delay showers and limit water use.
HCC reduces rates rise to 19.2 per cent, with more possible cost cuts identified
The city's LTP will be up for deliberation next week.
'Liberated and excited': Thousands march in Tauranga, traffic disrupted
The protest was delayed to allow protesters caught in traffic.
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
Hundreds march through Rotorua, activation 'beautiful' says organiser
Protesters gathered at four locations before congregating in the city centre.
Te Huia continues despite NZTA funding shortfall after council LTP deliberations
It also decided on a 7.4 per cent rates rise. This is higher than what was consulted on.
Weather causes 27 power outages across Waikato, over 17,500 homes affected
Homes could be without power for at least the next five hours.
'Pissing on their parade': Māori mobilise for Budget Day protest
Budget Day protests 'p***ing on their (the Government’s) parade'.
Over 130 Huntly properties without power after vehicle crash
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Hamilton Arbor Day to mark heritage park's restoration anniversary
The 20th celebration will see the 'Bug Man' from Animal Planet as a special guest host.
Car crossed the centre line in crash that left five dead - police
Inspector Jeff Penno has provided an update following the Ōhaupō crash.
Budget Day protest: Police want commuters to go to work early, avoid Māori carkois
Protest motorists will converge on motorways to try to accomplish maximum disruption.
Te Pati Māori protest: Four Rotorua locations targets for hikoi
Police want commuters to hit the road to work early and avoid the peak-hour Māori carkois.
'Dad's gone': Roadworker killed after being struck by speeding truck
Brian Barnes' heartbroken family say their lives have been destroyed by his death.
Woman steals from laundromat after trying out Tiktok trick
Tira Tipene will now pay back the $390 she stole at $20 per week.
Secure Homes Project expands to Te Awamutu
Bridge Housing buys into Ōhaupō Road development after success in Cambridge.
Abandoned puppy chasing fur-ever home after losing brother
Chase was found underweight and infested with worms, but has made a full recovery.
Waikato schools not afraid of greatness at Shakespeare Festival
Hamilton Boys'and Girls' High and Taupō-nui-a-tia representing Waikato in Wellington.
Indoor netball: University Premier yet to reach full potential
The team came away with a respectable win, though.
Waikato Club Rugby weekend a success for Hamilton Marist
Former Manawatū and Waikato winger Newton Tudreu was a standout for Hamilton Marist.
The NZ region where 102 people were reported missing each month
From January 1, 2023 to March 31 this year, 1532 missing persons reports were made.
Man dragged 30m by car after woman dupes him in Facebook Marketplace deal
Lian Hunia had no intention of handing over any money for the iPhone the man was selling.
First XV rugby wrap: St Kent's pip King's, code wars return
St Kentigern edged ahead in a gripping contest between two previously unbeaten teams.
NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Expo embarks on maiden voyage to Mystery Creek
The event will showcase all things marine.
Chiefs playmaker Naitoa Ah Kuoi re-signs until 2026
Ah Kuoi played his 50th game for the Gallagher Chiefs this season.