Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
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SH2 fatal crash victim named
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
Waikato visitor destination among world's most magical places
The local tourism hotspot features highly in a new international ranking.
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finals
Top 2024 women's try scorer grateful for her Melville team and family.
New club rugby trophy honours legacy of Waikato All Blacks greats
The first match for the Clarke Family Cup took place in Morrinsville last weekend.
Racing: Legarto has building blocks to construct solid campaign
Ken Kelso says Matamata mare has come back 'huge'.
Passenger burned by in-flight coffee spill faces lengthy wait for Emirates’ response
The Morrinsville man says the airline's 60-day reply time is ridiculous.
Waikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teams
Ōtorohanga Sports Club's Cortez Ratima is one of five new All Blacks.
Putāruru win Women’s Championship
Hamiton Old Boys and Ōtorohanga could not be split apart.
Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors
'The cheapest part is always the purchase and then the costs set in.'
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.
Body found near Wairere Falls: Family of Pauline Grey thank police, iwi for search
A rāhui is in place on the Wairere Falls Track for the next seven days.
SH27 Matamata to close for three nights
The testing is necessary ahead of road rehabilitation work.
'Did not return': Drone deployed in search for missing woman, 67, near Wairere Falls
Police want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.
'Nice pat on the back': Race starter made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
McGovern said it is also recognition for racing participants who work behind the scenes.
'He's done nothing wrong': Relative of fugitive Marokopa dad says police should leave him alone
"He’s getting the blame for everything now."
'Police visited that night': Hot pools manager says fugitive father could've snuck in
Police officers checked the area but did not review CCTV footage.
Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two
Hamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.
Election hopeful already a councillor elsewhere
Sarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.
Grief, aroha and unity in small town NZ: Community vigil for eight killed on roads in three weeks
Vigil is for anyone who needs it - whether they knew those killed, or not, says organiser.
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
Champion racehorse sells for record $7.1m
'We are also proud of what this says for the New Zealand industry.'
Waikato Club Rugby weekend a success for Hamilton Marist
Former Manawatū and Waikato winger Newton Tudreu was a standout for Hamilton Marist.
Magic mare will attract millions at auction today
Imperatriz could go for an estimated price of between A$4 million and A$7 million.
NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives
Winter means potholes and flooding are the big issues for motorists.
One dead after truck and van crash near Te Aroha
Police have reported serious injuries were sustained in the crash.
Waikato crash victim was 51-year-old motorbike enthusiast, family 'devastated'
McCauley died following a collision between her motorbike and a vehicle.
Migrant's resident visa arrived days after being killed by repeat drink-driver
Jack Halliday had about 10 after-work drinks and then got behind the wheel.
One person dead after motorbike and vehicle collide near Matamata
A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a vehicle near Matamata.
Top drop: Matamata-Piako District Council a finalist for best-tasting tap water
The council is one of four finalists in the National Water Taste Test competition.
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist
Kio Kio United got their first win of the season when they hosted Leamington.
Kiwi couple married for 65 years share key to long and happy relationship
David and Sheila Callaghan reckon it's about give-and-take in keeping the flame alight.
Million-dollar donor's long wait for sports centre almost over
Philanthropist says he will be more excited once a construction contract has been signed.
New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'
The board received over 40 applications from New Zealand and Australia.