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Beef genetics programme field day at Lochinver Station
The event on Tuesday, March 5, will provide insights into the seven-year INZB programme.
Getting from A to B in 2054: The future shape of Waikato transport
Waikato is expected to grow its population from 500,000 in 2018, to 615,000 in 2048.
Robust debate welcomed for Te Awamutu waste incinerator plant
Waipā District Council 'call in' decision receives mixed response.
Waipā community funding up for grabs
Community clubs, groups and organisations are eligible, with one-off events prioritised.
GP clinic writes candid letter to patients explaining fee increase
GPs are taking out new mortgages and hiking fees as funding doesn't cover their costs.
Six people injured in two-vehicle crash on SH25, Waikato
Two rescue helicopters had also been called to the scene.
Police no longer treating death of Waikato man as homicide
Police initially believed victim, found in the Waikato River, suffered a "violent death".
Waste-to-energy firm 'disappointed' with councils' move
The company behind the controversial waste-to-energy plant has reacted.
What repealing Three Waters could mean for your rates
Adding hundreds of millions of dollars in costs and an urgent revision to previous budgets
New climbing gym, triathlon road closures - what's happening in the region
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
'Bug never leaves you': Woolhandler Miri Haig's first win in over two decades
“I thought I’d just blow a few cobwebs out. I’m not sure how I pulled that one off."
Waikato racers ready to move on from Pukekohe - in Feilding
Local racers happy with longer ride to attend national Classic Motorbike Festival.
Google Maps leads travellers to cow sheds
Confused navigators looking for a lake end up at dairy sheds.
Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away
A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.
Jockey not immediately pleased with hot favourite's barrier draw
"But the more I thought about it the more comfortable I am,” Elliot says.
'Hundreds' of seizures a day: Boy, 7, to undergo brain surgery
'Our children haven’t had a normal life for seven years,' mum says.
Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'
Waikato crash: One in critical condition
Motorists were advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible.
Farmer cheats taxes and Covid support schemes to fuel six-figure gambling habit
Waikato man sentenced for false tax returns and fraudulent Covid support applications.
Waipa District Council wants minister to step in over proposed waste to energy plant
Community group to host public meeting this month over the proposed development.
Further change to Taupō to Tūrangi roadworks
No further closures were expected on SH1, but stop/go management would remain, said NZTA.
Go to space or get on your bike in Taupō this week
Find out what's happening in the Taupō district this week.
South Waikato deputy mayor steps down
The new deputy is rumoured to be a future mayoral contestant.
Chiefs sign MoU with Mie Pearls
The Chiefs are expanding international rugby connections in the women's game.
Recovery roadworks to resume across Coromandel
Last summer’s storms resulted in 50 major slip sites and surface flooding.
Decades of fundraising finishes in style
She has been fundraising for good Taupō causes for the past two decades.
Fun in the sun for Taupō region's clubs
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's clubs got on this week.
Latest praise, downvotes - thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what has elated and enraged the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Kittens rescued from abandoned rental property
Striker was dumped with his family in a vacated rental property.
Two injured and highway closed after crash near Matamata.
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash on SH29 in Matamata.
Tama Potaka - te reo Māori as a fundamental part of our country’s DNA
Māori Development Minister says Māori will benefit under National.
DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
Results can be used to highlight areas for improving mating next season.