Solving clues and digging for cash
The scavenger hunt took entrants to Waihī Beach’s picturesque spots
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWaikato News
Go quackers for Children’s Day
Te Awamutu Little Theatre continues the tradition of a free play for Children's Day.
Kiwi pros go head-to-head for Ironman in Taupō
It's a crowded international field for the men's pro Ironman event in Taupō.
Chicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'
Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs-up and thumbs-down
Find out what's annoyed and overjoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
New village native planting plan allows for bird corridor
New living well community plants native plants to benefit local wildlife.
Get baking for a fruity dessert treat
Try a warming but summery sponge pudding that is even better reheated.
Sweet by name, sweet by nature - could you adopt Toffee Pop?
Toffee Pop is a sweet kitten looking for a new home.
Swimmers, science and strings this week in Taupō
Find out what's happening in the Taupō District this week.
Universities at risk of running out of money
New Zealand unis are at risk of running out of cash to pay their bills this year.
Snapchat 'sugar daddy': Man pays girl to meet up in bushes for sexual acts
Roland McKop discovered the girl was only 13 while messaging her.
'Unprecedented demand' sees extra grandstand built for Taupō Super400
The return of Supercars to New Zealand has been met with huge demand for tickets.
Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power
The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.
'Very difficult': Fire destroys Inghams farm chicken shed in Matamata
Forty firefighters battled the blaze.
Elvis's wife takes centre-stage in illuminating biopic
Although known for being Elvis's wife, Priscilla is very much centre-stage in this biopic.
Haggis and highland dancing lifts the spirits at Paeroa's Scottish party
Paeroa celebrated the best of Scotland last weekend.
Heartfelt play pulls inspiration from real events
One Way Out pulls inspiration from real events and a time in Emily Costello’s life.
Big win for Macindoe in Hamilton East by-election
Former National Party MP Tim Macindoe is the new councillor for Hamilton East.
Unscheduled power outages affect Waikato residents
About 2000 homes in Glen Massey and Ngāruawāhia residents were affected.
Striking it lucky: Matamata player's $100k Lotto payday
Waikato winners in Saturday night's draw.
DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
A significant Staph Aureus outbreak can cost a farm many thousands of dollars.
Watch: Canyoner winched to safety after Coromandel accident
The patient needed to be extracted by winch from a height of 21 metres.
$500k in losses: Burglar stole keys to every car on lot
The Huntly man doesn't have to pay a cent back.
Whangamatā lifeguards make a splash on the national stage
The lifeguard team has been recognised in the New Zealand Rescue of the Month Awards.
'Working from home' a good option says NZTA as Waihī to Tauranga works get underway
Work on State Highway 2 between Waihī to Tauranga expected to continue into March.
Superhub 'cool' place to do business as three cold store facilities open
Big Chill Distribution opened its 32,200 sqm facility as new business announces tenancy.
Mum's e-vehicle panic in four hours SH2 jam with sick child
Motorists are rescheduling their lives to allow for 'horrific' Tauranga delays.
Mt Ruapehu a trap for ill-prepared climbers
“There’s a lot more risk on Ruapehu," says search and rescue officer.
Opinion: Starlight burning out: Taupō cinema a vital cultural lifeline
Reviewer Jen Shieff weighs in on the impending loss of Taupō's only cinema.
Former Waikato prop named to play for England A
Josh Iosefa-Scott is now eligible for England selection after three years based there.
Fatal police shooting: Sirens, gunshots shock ‘tight-knit’ community
Police said an armed man entered a stranger’s home.
People advised to protect themselves from the flu following deadly outbreak
People reminded about seriousness of common flu outbreaks.
One dead and two injured in multiple Waikato crashes
Three crashes in Waikato have had serious impacts on those involved.
House fire at Parawera near Te Awamutu
Emergency services have deemed a house fire near Te Awamutu was not suspicious.