Waikato news
Community effort helps to replace Waikato church roof
Revamp of church, built in the 1960s by volunteers and businesses, is well under way.
Tauranga Mayor finally buys home in city - why he isn't moving in yet
Mahé Drysdale's new home in Pāpāmoa is rented out for now.
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
Watch: Kiwi released on Waiheke Island for first time
Waiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.
'Their responsibility': Harbourmaster warns skippers against dangerous bar crossings
The warning comes after two Raglan rescues carried out in three days.
Traitors NZ star selling her home to chase acting dream overseas
Former cop says letting go was a hard decision to make.
Couple bought 125-year-old church on a whim - put their bed next to the pulpit
“We would be driving past a church and Suzanne would go, ‘Stop, stop, stop.'"
'Truly amazing': Schick family launches fundraiser for emergency services after tragedy
The ATV crash killed 10-year-old Jimmy Schick, while dad Rodney remains in intensive care.
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On the Up: Waikato music and sports stars share how they stay positive
Music legend Neil Finn and other celebrities share their thoughts.
On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.
'Blood, sweat, and tears': Hamilton fashion label turns 25
A rebrand and a change of hands later, NES is going strong and ready for new chapter.
New Zealand news
Model railway enthusiasts bring farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.
Editorial: A delusional alternative budget from Greens is what we've come to expect
OPINION: The Greens derive much of their support from the wealthiest electorates in NZ.
Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm
Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.
Another protected bird euthanised after found with injury
Recently, Auckland Zoo put down an Antipodean albatross. Now another bird was put down.
Magic ready for first 2025 home game against Steel
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have a renewed campaign focus.
Waikato sports news
Wynyard chasing Champagne success
The last black-type race of the Ellerslie season features one of our busiest juveniles.
Promising pair representing Autridge in sentimental contest
Stephen Autridge will present Afterglo and Miriam in the Toby Autridge Memorial.
Magic ready for first 2025 home game against Steel
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have a renewed campaign focus.
Waikato business news
'Strong future': Accor reveals vision for iconic Taupō resort
The company is taking over management of Wairakei Resort from its Malaysia-based owners.
Mother of all dairy cows inducted into 'Hall of Fame'
“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector."
'Like a Band-Aid': Methanex deal highlights energy supply challenges
Contact is buying 2.8 petajoules of gas from Methanex over eight weeks.
Waikato lifestyle news
How to not miss out on booking a popular NZ Great Walk
Popular huts book out fast. Here's how not to miss out when bookings open this week.
Rural news
Vege tips: Why every gardener needs a worm farm
Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.
Let’s rally to save Kiwi community halls – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: It's time to crank up the barbie and save our community halls.
Liam Dann: ‘Perfect storm’ for flat whites - what surging food prices mean for the economy
Butter, cheese, coffee...do rising food prices signal the return of high inflation?
OneRoof property news
'It's huge': Major banks ease lending rules for first-home buyers
One flatmate could help first home buyers borrow an extra $150,000.
Film star villa finds a buyer - 'we're happy to pass the old girl on'
Grey Lynn home appeared in hit Kiwi comedies.
Price of super penthouse jumps $1m in less than 12 months
The last apartment in the $300m development is now seeking $17m.
Car news and advice
Skoda reimagines iconic L&K motorcycle
Skoda is celebrating its 130-year history with a new take on a very old model.
Museum Day 2025: Free admission at Mercedes-Benz with 90s icons
This Sunday, Mercedes-Benz is scrapping the entry fee to its famed Stuttgart museum.
Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra Dark PHEV First Drive: extended family
The Volvo XC90 has been around for a while now, but is it still any good?
More Waikato news
Victim of Waikato house fire was 14-year-old schoolgirl
She was Navaeh Ngamoki-Porter, a Year 10 student at Rototuna Junior High.
New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'
He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.
Crash in ATV on remote property kills 10-year-old boy and critically injures father
The boy’s brother and a friend also suffered serious and minor injuries.