Police lift cordons in Frankton, Hamilton, after suspicious package 'made safe'
Police remain in the area making further inquiries into the package.
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'Waves of rain' for NZ, severe thunderstorms possible for North Island
Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.
Cambridge Road on-ramp opening soon
Move is the final step in making access in and out of Tamahere safer.
Works kick off at Municipal Pools site
Park will reconnect the community to the river and provide an open area for everyone.
Not too late to turn Three Waters Reform around, mayor says
Local Government action group C4LD raises questions over costs of reform.
Person dies after two-vehicle crash
The serious crash unit is investigating a fatal smash in Waikato.
SH1 Tamahere closures and detours should be the last
New Hamilton section of Waikato Expressway due to open in July.
Finally, a home for Tairua's skatepark, but not everyone's happy
The long-awaited Tairua Skatepark has officially found its home.
Hamilton backs law change to rein in alcohol sale
Unanimous vote supports Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick's private member's bill
Waikato eateries and stores take a farm-to-table approach to food
For locals and visitors this autumn, the local and seasonal focus makes for great eating.
Drug, alcohol factors in nearly 60 per cent of fatal crashes, study finds
Coroners have highlighted the dangers of impaired driving in their latest findings.
All welcome to promote needs within society.
Hui to be held at Rāwhitiroa Marae to work together for the betterment of humanity.
Blue Light are giving teen's the tools to shape their future
Local teen Sebastian Crain was voted the Peer's Choice Award at Blue Light's Life Skills.
Play invites new reflection on an iconic piece of history
A cracker of a story capably and creatively written for the stage.
Cycling trails give New Zealand regions a visitor boost
The Waikato is home to five of New Zealand's 23 Great Rides cycle trail network.
Holiday home rentals a bonanza for Coromandel landlords
Highest incomes per booking include Hahei, Whitianga, Waihi Beach and Pauanui properties
Kāwhia kids had a fin-tastic school holiday
NZSFC held its youth fishing contest over the holiday, and Kāwhia youth snagged awards
Storm tragedy: Woman crushed by tree in Cambridge named
Margaret Evelyn was sheltering near a picnic table when the oak crashed down.
Sue on the wrong side of the healthcare fence
Sue Gunn has been a health carer all her career - now she's on receiving end.
Waihou punish lacklustre Whangamata
Whangamata had try-scoring chances at least twice, only to take the wrong option
Going keto: Why we're sticking with low-carb lifestyle
OPINION: "We don't feel deprived and we enjoy good, tasty food."
Cycle groups pedals together for breast cancer cause
Social cycling group band together for serious fundraiser.
Sculpture exhibition shines spotlight on ruru
Waikato arboretum and sculpture park launches event around the ruru, or morepork.
Site chosen for Tairua skatepark
All potential sites "were investigated and public opinion was thoroughly canvassed".
New Thames-Coromandel council chief executive named
"I am looking forward to getting to know the community, council staff and elected members"
Council approves town hall lease deal
The aim is to improve facilities and see the hall used more often.
Business alumni to inspire next generation of leaders
Chamber of Commerce initiative designed for retired business and professional people.
Bootleg smokes the competition at beer and cider awards
The smokey stout was the first the team brewed at their Matangi site.
Flight of his life: Teen's family grateful to saviours
Public support needed for chopper crews after a record year of rescues
Police will 'bend over backwards' to find ram-raiders
A Thames business leader says ram-raids are 'demoralising' and 'frightening'.
Rock stars: Bringing minerals to life
Rocks at the Thames School of Mines are now accessible to people around the world
MMR and flu immunisations critical for winter
The DHB's campaigns continue to get a 95 per cent vaccination rate to reach herd immunity.