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Latest Waikato news

Next pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in force
Waikato Herald

Next pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in force

Driving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility.

29 Jul 08:04 AM
Sport

Boxing: Floyd Masson interested in special Waikato bout

Masson will fight John Parker tomorrow, but he is already eyeing up another big opponent.

29 Jul 06:00 AM
Waikato Herald

SH1B Telephone Rd rail crossing to reopen after safety upgrades

The road and rail crossing have been closed since 2022 due to safety concerns.

29 Jul 05:36 AM

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Review: Cats by Hamilton Operatic Society makes for a 'fun night out'
Waikato Herald

Review: Cats by Hamilton Operatic Society makes for a 'fun night out'

Waikato theatre group performs Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical.

29 Jul 04:44 AM
Air NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourism
Waikato Herald

Air NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourism

The Spectacle and Hamilton Arts Festival are the first events supported.

29 Jul 03:00 AM
Former netball player now turning heads in rugby circles
Sport

Former netball player now turning heads in rugby circles

29 Jul 01:49 AM
Boy racer blitz: Police disrupt gatherings with fines and arrests
Waikato Herald

Boy racer blitz: Police disrupt gatherings with fines and arrests

28 Jul 11:07 PM
Milk tanker tribute for NZ's longest surviving Fryns-Aftimos patient
Waikato Herald

Milk tanker tribute for NZ's longest surviving Fryns-Aftimos patient

28 Jul 10:03 PM
Organic honey - from bush to boutique in Coromandel
Waikato Herald

Organic honey - from bush to boutique in Coromandel

28 Jul 09:47 PM
New $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?
Waikato Herald

New $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?

The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.

28 Jul 06:00 PM
Kiwi trainer gets just rewards for breeding world’s best sprinter
Sport

Kiwi trainer gets just rewards for breeding world’s best sprinter

New Zealand racehorse rated the best sprinter in the world came from humble beginnings.

28 Jul 05:00 PM
Injured All Blacks quintet set to feature in Argentina, key prop ruled out
Sport

Injured All Blacks quintet set to feature in Argentina, key prop ruled out

Meanwhile, eight players have been released to play NPC this weekend.

28 Jul 04:17 AM
'Broken by this loss': Family mourn 10yo crash victim
Waikato Herald

'Broken by this loss': Family mourn 10yo crash victim

Jax Tauroa-Wall's whānau said his son was 'deeply loved by everyone who knew him'.

28 Jul 02:31 AM
Napier man named as victim of fatal crash near Taupō
Waikato Herald

Napier man named as victim of fatal crash near Taupō

The crash happened on State Highway 1 between Link Rd and Kauri Drive.

28 Jul 12:52 AM
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PM dismisses Greens' rail idea, says roads first
Waikato Herald

PM dismisses Greens' rail idea, says roads first

'High-quality roading infrastructure' the Golden Triangle priority: Christopher Luxon.

28 Jul 12:38 AM
Solar panels and livestock: A new approach to farming in Waiuku
Waikato Herald

Solar panels and livestock: A new approach to farming in Waiuku

The farm's solar panels can power between 600-700 homes near Waiuku.

28 Jul 12:01 AM
Police seek wanted man in Waikato
Waikato Herald

Police seek wanted man in Waikato

He has a warrant related to an ongoing investigation.

27 Jul 11:19 PM
Police name 10-year-old as Taupō fatal crash victim
Waikato Herald

Police name 10-year-old as Taupō fatal crash victim

Police are still investigating the crash on SH1 at Motutere on July 4.

27 Jul 08:37 PM
Mick On Monday: Te Rapa tumble leaves ace apprentice sidelined
Sport

Mick On Monday: Te Rapa tumble leaves ace apprentice sidelined

A shocking fall at Te Rapa could leave an apprentice jockey needing multiple surgeries.

27 Jul 05:00 PM
Waikato med school business case beats Auckland and Otago – but only just
Waikato Herald

Waikato med school business case beats Auckland and Otago – but only just

The Government has released new information on the planned school.

26 Jul 08:00 PM
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Juvenile filly shines like diamond in season’s last black-type race
Sport

Juvenile filly shines like diamond in season’s last black-type race

Platinum Diamond continues a great first season for exciting new stallion Hello Youmzain.

26 Jul 05:00 PM
Four jockeys taken to hospital after nasty fall at Te Rapa race meet
Sport

Four jockeys taken to hospital after nasty fall at Te Rapa race meet

The jockeys suffered a variety of injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance.

26 Jul 05:27 AM
Drug farmer built 'shanty' on Waikato swampland to harvest cannabis plots
Waikato Herald

Drug farmer built 'shanty' on Waikato swampland to harvest cannabis plots

Jason Evans and powerlifter co-offender, Jayson Woods, were caught cultivating cannabis.

26 Jul 12:00 AM
'Boxing saved my life': Kiwi champ set for historic showdown
Sport

'Boxing saved my life': Kiwi champ set for historic showdown

Lani Daniels will fight Claressa Shields in Detroit on July 27 (NZT).

26 Jul 12:00 AM
Why Wexford Stables had a record season and what comes next
Sport

Why Wexford Stables had a record season and what comes next

As one successful season ends, O'Sullivan and Scott are already planning the next.

25 Jul 11:04 PM
'If you're not growing, you're dying': How a Kiwi musician turned struggles into a message of strength
Waikato Herald

'If you're not growing, you're dying': How a Kiwi musician turned struggles into a message of strength

Emma G had 24 brain surgeries by age 10. Now, she's helping mental health through music.

25 Jul 09:00 PM
Moo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cows
Waikato Herald

Moo-dern Love: Using ChatGPT to breed better cows

Online dating comes to dairying, as artificial intelligence helps artificial insemination.

25 Jul 05:00 PM
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'Blood-curdling': Daughter sees pool champ 'brutally' attacked in pub brawl
Waikato Herald

'Blood-curdling': Daughter sees pool champ 'brutally' attacked in pub brawl

Brendon Lee Varu unleashed a barrage of punches on the man and kneed him in the head.

25 Jul 07:00 AM
Rich-lister family finally finds a buyer for their 100-year-old Taupō bach
Waikato Herald

Rich-lister family finally finds a buyer for their 100-year-old Taupō bach

But agent is keeping tight-lipped about who bought it and what they paid.

25 Jul 06:55 AM
No room for Ruby Tui as Black Ferns name World Cup squad
Sport

No room for Ruby Tui as Black Ferns name World Cup squad

Selectors have picked their 33-strong squad tasked with defending the World Cup.

25 Jul 05:21 AM
One dead in SH30 crash near Rotorua
Waikato Herald

One dead in SH30 crash near Rotorua

Another person was taken to Rotorua Hospital with moderate injuries.

25 Jul 01:49 AM
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Robbery at Waikato petrol station, police seek stolen ute
Waikato Herald

Robbery at Waikato petrol station, police seek stolen ute

The staff member activated fog cannons and hid in the rear of the store.

25 Jul 12:52 AM
Brrrrr! Rotorua, Taupō record coldest temperatures of the year
Waikato Herald

Brrrrr! Rotorua, Taupō record coldest temperatures of the year

The weekend will be mostly fine with a few showers expected.

24 Jul 11:43 PM
'Freezing conditions': Police rescue man on Tongariro Crossing
Waikato Herald

'Freezing conditions': Police rescue man on Tongariro Crossing

The man called for help, realising he wasn't equipped for the cold.

24 Jul 10:19 PM
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