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GPs brace for Omicron onslaught as phase 2 response begins tonight
Practises are preparing to get even busier as Omicron cases are expected to soar.
College urges kindness after student tests positive for Covid
Te Awamutu College swings into action following positive Covid case.
Massive effort given to clear downed trees and to restore power to homes
Most of the power should be restored to the remaining homes today.
Council in cleanup mode after cyclone
Zoo closed for two days while storm damage and debris cleared
Omicron surge - NZ could enter phase 2 within days, long queue at test site
Could the country be moving to phase 2 as Covid-19 cases are expected to rise further?
Live: Two with minor injuries after tree falls on car
A tree has fallen on a vehicle in the Waikato as Cyclone Dovi causes mayhem.
New power connection electrifies South Waikato
Powerco started construction of a new electricity connection between Arapuni and Putāruru.
Schools adapt to change as Covid-19 cases appear in their communities
"There's a real sense of community that develops."
Driver training, licensing network gains Momentum
Momentum Waikato will provide accountability, administration and employment services.
Thai sex worker trial: Mixed verdicts for women accused of $250k fraud
The jury returned with their verdicts just after 5pm today.
Give booster shot numbers a boost this Saturday
Waikato DHB is hosting a special Whānau Covid-19 Vaccination day at Mystery Creek.
Thai sex worker trial: Jury sent to begin deliberations
The pair have been on trial in the Hamilton District Court this week.
Upgraded community hub under way for Fairfield
A new go-to spot for hui, activities, and neighbourhood events.
Box sale to finalise book fair
The Rotary Book Fair box sale is good news for bargain hunters.
PM: Time for protesters to move on, police's job to make them
Businesses to learn whether rapid antigen tests can be used in place of isolation.
NZTA green light: Funding for safer school corridor
Work on Hamilton's Eastern Pathways walking and cycling project can start.
Latter-Day Saints to send supplies to Tonga
Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai eruption: Local church congregation sending supplies to Tonga
Scout group offers land, water adventure skills
Kirikiriroa and Saint Peter's Scout groups' partnership a win-win for all
One dead and two injured after serious crash near Putaruru
Emergency services were called to the crash at 9.20pm last night.
Hamilton proposes alternative Three Waters entity
HCC approved a submission proposing a joint regional organisation with Tauranga.
Covid-19: Trial aborted as lawyer deemed close contact
The lawyer got a text at 11.24am today saying he was a close contact of a case of Covid.
Rototuna welcomes 'beating heart' of community
Work on the Rototuna library and community hub started this week.
Thai sex worker trial: 'I'm still waiting for my money back,' man in 90s tells court
The women were offering a Thai massage 'with magic fingers', the 84-year-old testified.
Covid creeps into more schools, new vaccine under way
And protesters say they are camped out at Parliament for the long haul.
Sick girl receives a Hell of a day out
Satan's Little Helper programme takes special Waikato girl out to see dolphins.
Alleged $1.8m fraudster enters pleas, suppression continues
The 41-year-old was granted further interim name suppression when she reappeared today.
Councils defend Lake Ngāroto stewardship
Regional and district council respond to Lake Ngāroto management criticisms
Melville High School and Intermediate likely to be merged
The Government proposes a new joint school for years 7 to 13 in Melville, Hamilton.
Section of SH1 blocked after crash
Motorists are being asked to expect delays or travel at a later time.
Thai sex worker trial: 'I was bloody stupid,' victim of alleged fraud tells court
The man said his massages often finished with a 'happy ending'.
State Insurance data reveals top 10 suburbs for collision
Drivers urged to have enough cover to replace vehicle at current market value.
Thai sex workers on trial accused of defrauding three men of $250k
The accused aged 63 and 67 allegedly gambled away their fraudulent gains, the crown said.
Royal watcher paints tribute to Her Majesty
Royal portrait a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.