Chiefs Manawa picks strong team in bid for home final
Charmaine Smith sits second on the Super Rugby Aupiki competition table for lineouts won.
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Steam rising: Waikato Club Rugby gets underway for 2024
United Matamata Sports will play three of its first four 2024 matches at home.
Inclusive youth holiday programme comes to Hamilton
Applications are now open for the 2024 To the Front Kirikiriroa youth music programme.
From rat-infested tip to a thing of beauty: The story of Hamilton Gardens
Peter Sergel tells the history of the world-renowned attraction.
Chiefs players Norris and Nanai-Seturo celebrate 50th games this weekend
The Gallagher Chiefs will play Moana Pasifika in Hamilton on Saturday.
Two former Waikato boys departing for overseas rugby gigs
After returning from injury, Fergus Burke will play out rest of 2024 season.
'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'
Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.
'Being reviewed': Search for missing 79yo in Pureora Forest hits 11th day
A large search team has been trying to find the missing woman.
Drugs, illegal firearms seized in Matamata police raids
Police say they're pleased to be able to remove firearms from circulation.
Tourism funding on the chopping block as Waikato councils face 'tough times'
Several local councils proposed major funding cuts for the regional body.
Few chances to be yourself says Rainbow community member
Rainbow Hub Waikato is designed as a safe place for the LGBTQIA+ community.
The story of Waikato's first NPC title
1992, 16 years after the start of the NPC, saw Waikato rugby claim their first title.
First loss of the season for Chiefs Manawa
Veteran back Chelsea Alley scores in 100th first-class rugby match.
‘Amazing times, dark times’: Dawn Raids lawyer calling time on his 44-year career
“I have never doubted my passion for my job... [it's as] natural as breathing oxygen".
Life-sized T rex dinosaur features in new exhibition
Tyrannosaurus rex comes to life in a new exhibition at the Waikato Museum.
Blues Women hand Chiefs Manawa first loss
Chiefs Manawa couldn't keep their unbeaten start to the season alive.
The story of Waikato's first NPC title
1992, 16 years after the start of the NPC, saw Waikato rugby claim their first title.
‘Got the worst deal’: Wet, windy weekend for battered regions, elsewhere fares better
A heavy rain watch has been issued for beleaguered eastern region.
The Borrowers comes to Hamilton's Playbox
The Borrowers is a chance for young actors to showcase their talent.
'Constant' pain, 'horrific' bleeding: Women speak out about endometriosis
Surgery is Lucy Cooper's 'only option' if the pain becomes too strong.
Constable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea Pidgin
Gerard Pambuai's children know when mum is serious - she starts speaking another language.
Hamilton growth comes with challenges Luxon says
Christopher Luxon says the Government and Hamilton City Council need to work together.
'Highly disappointing': Luxon against uni's designated areas for Māori/Pasifika students
The university said it was proud of the support given to students.
Hamilton Zoo tiger cub names reflect connection to Sumatra
The names of the tiger cubs reflect a connection to wild Sumatra counterparts.
What the weather has in store for Waikato this Easter
Metservice has predicted a slightly wet start to the long weekend.
Chiefs wary of wounded Crusaders ahead of Easter clash
Luke Jacobson will return to the back of the Chiefs scrum.
A guide to Easter events in the Waikato
There are several Easter egg hunts on in the region this weekend.
Property Insider: Which global brand is coming to Westgate next?
Nike's next big move; what does credit data tell us?
Woman charged with murder after Hamilton death, appears via AVL from hospital bed
The victim was found dead in a home in the northern Hamilton suburb of Rototuna at 2am.
Police investigating homicide in 'very quiet' street
One person is in custody and a homicide investigation has been launched.
Only 212 submissions made on HCC’s proposed 19.9% rates rise
Hamilton councillors will focus on official submissions, not social media comments.
'Delays inevitable': A guide to Waikato roadworks this Easter
NZTA is expecting more than 20,000 extra vehicles on the roads this weekend.
How does Te Huia’s subsidy compare to roads?
Train service between Auckland and Hamilton is heavily subsidised - but roads are too.