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Rotorua man's luck changes at Fieldays bea-ute draw
Rotorua man Bruce Calkin won the Isuzu D-Max Fieldays giveaway.
Tamahere couple bring Bridgerton to Waikato
Cherry Blossom Fest organisers have a new event in the making.
Waipā staring at months of cleanup
Waipā District Council is warning the cleanup after Cyclone Gabrielle could take months.
$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiser
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Paid entry for Enclosed Gardens, free access to the rest of Hamilton Gardens
Entry precinct will “ensure a rich welcome that complements our world-class gardens”.
Thames-Coromandel opens mayoral Disaster Relief Fund
Fund is open to locals who have suffered financial hardship because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
SH25 reopens, diversion to Raglan set to open in March
Waka Kotahi is working on a diversion is being built through private property.
One dead in Wharepapa South crash
Police are asking motorists to avoid the area of Wharepapa South following the crash.
Company-X still has the X-factor after 10 years
The Hamilton-based software company celebrates first decade in business.
Donations wanted to support fundraising book fair
Rotary Book fair returns to regular time-slot after Covid disruptions.
$37 million confirmed to improve Hamilton travel options
Footpath upgrades and new bike and walkway connections to open up city.
Sperm whale to be reburied after cyclone scours burial site
DoC will deal with the situation at Wharekaho once resources and conditions allow.
Appeal returns to raise funds for Kiwi kids with cancer
Foundation supports 1300 families through all stages of their childhood cancer journey.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Light at end of tunnel 'but not there yet'
People in towns on the east coast can now leave the peninsula and supplies can get in.
Women’s World Cup Unity Pitch to wow Hamilton
Play-off tournament will be accompanied by special pitch for community events.
Waikato, Coromandel deal with aftermath of Gabrielle
Coromandel starts clean up as some local roads open again slowly.
New dimension in ram raid protection
Cutting-edge technology provides a flexible solution.
Review into required council office space launched
After the evacuation last October, specialists have now given an estimate on repair costs.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Defence Force deployed in Coromandel
The region has experienced slips and land instability, compromising its road network.
Your food waste is a community treasure
Tronpost helps Fairfield Project restore urban biodiversity in the city.
Ngāhinapōuri’s Waipiri Holsteins dominate national Holstein show
Waipiri Holsteins receive more accolades at the 2023 NZ Dairy Event.
Latest update: Coromandel still largely isolated
Karangahake Gorge remains closed, Kaimai Range has opened.
Drug trial sparks hope for breast cancer patients
A drug trial with anti-tumour drug shows a survival rate of 85.8 per cent.
Winds cause worst damage in Te Awamutu region
Gabrielle blows up a story for Te Awamutu region.
Waipā roadshow to gauge views on spatial plan
Council is looking to hear first hand what residents want for the future of Waipā.
Gabrielle’s gift to Coromandel – Complete Isolation
Contractors working flat out since daylight to start clearing slips to restore access
Council teams work through the night dealing with hundreds of calls.
Coromandel cut off, roads closed, struck by power and cell phone outages.
Cyclone Gabrielle photos: Devastating damage in Coromandel
Cyclone Gabrielle has caused widespread damage to the North Island, including severe flooding in the Coromandel region.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Govt declares National State of Emergency
The Government has now declared a National State of Emergency amid Gabrielle’s fury.
Fifa World Cup a unique opportunity for Hamilton to present itself to the world
Projections don't include the Play-Off Tournament the city is hosting later this month.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hauraki under state of emergency
“Please avoid all travel, stay safe and have an evacuation plan ready.”
'We’re on one knee now': Coromandel swamped by surging seas, road network 'totally compromised'
Vital roads in the area are also underwater or are blocked by debris.
Hamilton kerbside collections to resume Tuesday, some facilities reopening
Hamilton Zoo and Hamilton Gardens will remain closed on Tuesday.