Tokoroa player wins $300,000 in Saturday's Lotto draw
The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral in Tokoroa.
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Rugby database seeks to settle the arguments
Race against time to digitise New Zealand rugby before old records are lost forever.
The Instagrammable Mediterranean villa for sale with a $2.2m price tag
The home's unique style has attracted plenty of attention.
Fire destroys house at Cooks Beach, Coromandel
Smoke and flames could be seen from Whitianga.
'Worst driving ever seen': Judge slams driver's meth-filled ram-rage
Douglas Scott is no longer in a relationship with the woman.
Serious injuries in Bay of Plenty and Waikato crashes, police seeking one driver
Police are seeking a motorist involved in a Tokoroa crash in which a cyclist was injured.
Kids Greening Taupō sowing seeds of conservation
A Kids Greening Taupō student leader looks back at a successful planting day this year.
Big windfall for Waikato tertiary students
Nearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.
Medal puts Hamilton boxer on path to Olympics
Papua New Guinea boxer Sheilla Yama fights out of Hamilton, wins gold at Pacific Games.
‘Two is better than one’: Bidding wars break-out causing multi-unit homes to fetch unexpected prices
Auckland investors are back and looking for properties as far south as Hamilton.
Watch: First look at SH25A reopening months ahead of schedule
The news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.
Next Goal Wins: Taika's take on Pacifica football affectionate, but not ground-breaking
Waititi's take on American Samoa's football saga delivers some good laughs.
Bullseye: Hamilton to host New Zealand Darts Masters again
Hamilton hosted the competition for the first time in 2019.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Police have concerns for safety of barefoot man missing in remote area
Police are seeking the whereabouts of a man last seen at Mt Pirongia.
Man reported missing on North Shore found dead
Police said this morning his body was discovered by a member of Search and Rescue.
Auckland man fed up with boy racers opened fire with air gun, injuring one
The 65-year-old fired a single shot with an air rifle at the group of hoons.
Felt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workers
Seven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.
Food forest fiends spoil free fruit initiative
Unappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.
Landmark villa: Thames’ ‘grand old lady’ sells for $900,000
The out-of-town owners have restoration plans.
'Utterly blown away by this': Massive mince boost for Big Feed fundraiser
A tonne of mince for every landmark Hickey reaches on his fundraising journey.
Construction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underway
A site blessing was held this week on the dangerous Waikato intersection.
Book takes lovers of old buildings down memory lane
A Bricks & Mortar Legacy: Stories of Commercial Buildings in Te Awamutu 1890 – 1957.
Waipā staff recognised for emergency management response
Mayor Susan O’Regan also thanked the trio on behalf of the Waipā district.
Rates hike for Waipā on the cards
Rates hike of 14.8 per cent for Waipā to meet spiralling costs.
Te Awamutu Countdown re-opens as Woolworths after $6.2m upgrade
Te Awamutu residents get supermarket back after three-month refurbishment.
Watch: Young NZ powerlifter goes viral after 'Kiwi as' podium anthem moment
He captured hearts for his podium performance, but his back story is even more inspiring.
Watch: 'I will die for you': Hauraki-Waikato MP's promise to community
New Zealand's youngest MP since 1853 delivered her maiden speech yesterday.
This festive season, remember we're all human
This Christmas, tap into whatever motivates you to do what is right by your community.
Santa's back in town
Tickets are available now for kids to tell Santa what they want for Christmas.
Thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what's wowed and wound up the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Lotto luck! Hamilton, Auckland players win share of $1m
Two winners share $1 million Lotto first division prize.
'That's my boy': Young man filmed friend having sex with underage girl
He also pressured the girl into performing a sex act on him, and filmed that, too.
Watch: Blaze extinguished after residents told to shelter inside from toxic smoke
Emergency services have now brought the fire under control on Te Rapa Rd.