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Rapid antigen testing to be available in second region
As testing demand grows, rapid antigen testing will be rolled out in a second region.
School hit by a 'tsunami' of Covid cases
Only 90 of 420 kids were at the Hamilton school on Friday due to people isolating.
Ruakura Superhub receives chill first tenant
Big Chill Distribution will be the first tenant of the Superhub's industrial precinct.
Pool shuts for a week, bank branch closed due to staff shortages
Staff identified as close contacts but no positives cases have visited pool
The hitchhiker and the murder probe: Police hunt for clues after body pulled from river
Police are interested in dash cam footage from Island Block Rd on February 15.
'Walk apart, but not alone': Cancer Society calls on supporters to Relay Your Way
There are so many ways you can shape your Relay Your Way experience.
Rowing regatta to relaunch events in Waipā
Waipā District Council deputy mayor says North Island Junior Rowing Regatta will go ahead.
Darkness before the dawn - PM promises 'light' as cases surge
Jacinda Ardern to give more details this afternoon about what the future will look like.
Why $100m new Te Huia rail service may not last: report
Analysis claims the service costs more than taking a car and creates more carbon.
Agtech start-up proving to be trailblazers in the primary sector
Cropsy Technologies addresses problems of pests, disease, and managing crops.
Uber reads: Two Waikato libraries set up home delivery
Taumarunui and Thames libraries are ensuring their services stay available to everyone.
A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer
The 40-year-old has a month to get to terms with his name being published.
New exhibition scratches at the surface of a forgotten art
Objects crafted by sailors, whalers, and prisoners throughout the 19th century.
Balloons Visit Waipā cancelled
Decision made to cancel popular balloon event for 2022, due to red light restrictions.
New apartments, offices or townhouses, no longer required to provide car park spaces
City council looking at options to counter negative consequences of the change.
Mighty River Domain back to hosting events
Lake Karapiro's domain will host North Island Junior Rowing Regatta at end of February.
Missing since December: Ōtorohanga dad still on run with three children
A warrant was issued for his arrest on January 11 when he failed to turn up to court.
Action group proposes two alternative Three Waters models
Communities for Local Democracy studied a modified current model and a regional entity.
Young entrepreneur starts photography business
Student turns love of motorsport, people and photography into business.
School treemendously contributes to native plant growth
Rhode Street School wins environmental education initiative TREEmendous Programme.
Death of Auckland fisherman in Meremere being treated as suspicious
The body of a fisherman was recovered from the Whangamarino River late Tuesday night.
Dog-fight looms as pooch sightings increase at Waipa no-dog zone
The Mighty River Domain is a no-dog zone, reminds council threatening stricter sanctions.
SH29 Kaimai Range roadworks rescheduled
Scheduled overnight travel windows between Waikato and the Bay of Plenty
Business owners dedicating profits to changing lives
Founders surprised by number of people with a heart to start 'good' businesses
Round the world remains repatriated
Soldier's separated remains repatriated 158 years after death from Waikato War wound.
Updates planned for Walk of Fame
Opportunity to update images and text for Te Awamutu Walk of Fame.
Falling tree misses killing man by 'half a second'
"I saw the tree, I swore and then there was a bang."
Live: Testing centres overwhelmed, church among latest exposure sites
Only close contacts and those who have symptoms should get tested for Covid: Minister.
Bus services trimmed due to driver shortage
Buses will operate on a reduced timetable from next week due to Covid and driver shortages
Fairfield Project makes Hamilton a greener place
The local community group planted more than 20,000 trees to restore Kukutāruhe gully.
Assaulted man dies in Waikato Hospital
A scene examination at a Taneatua property is continuing today.
Truck driver injured after serious crash in Hamilton East
The crash is completely blocking the intersection and power lines are down at the scene.
MBIE prosecution: Hamilton man, company to fight charges of underpaying workers
Gaurav Batra and GSK Holdings entered not guilty pleas to their charges today.