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Morrinsville rallies community to give tiny bat and other wildlife a fighting chance
Predator Free Morrinsville is being launched on Saturday with a working bee - all welcome.
New location of interest for Hamilton - Pak'nSave
There is just one new location of interest today, in Hamilton.
Protesters block PM's press conference in Whanganui
Anti-vaccine protesters in Whanganui force PM Jacinda Ardern's press conference to be rescheduled. Video / Ethan Griffiths / Bevan Conley
Seaweed fertiliser a game-changer for Kiwi farmers
AgriSea already supplying hundreds of farms and orchards across the country.
Focus: Waikato retailers open their doors as restrictions lifted
Backdoor surf shop owner Geoff Hutchison is stoaked to welcome customers back into his Waikato stores as restrictions are lifted just in time for their busiest months. Video / Mike Scott
Chyna Hohepa named in Chiefs squad
Chyna Hohepa selected for the Chiefs side to compete in inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki.
Waka Kotahi plan would raise the speed limit on 64km of Waikato Expressway
Public feedback invited on allowing faster speeds through much of Waikato.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 2nd Nov Wrap
The Northern part of Northland will move to level 3 from 11.59pm tonight until at least next Monday night. Video / Mike Dinsdale / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
Police continue to search for Raglan fishermen
Olson Canatoy and Eric Dabalos failed to return from a fishing trip to the Ruapuke area.
Were you shopping at this supermarket on Labour Monday?
A Kaitaia Farmers, pub and produce store are the latest locations this afternoon.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency consulting on 110km/h expressway speed limit
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency consulting on raising speed limit on Waikato Expressway.
Mobile vaccination clinics now everywhere in Waikato
The Waikato DHB's mobile clinic rollout started in October and is rapidly picking up pace
Public voting open to decide Lockwood House of the Year
70th birthday offers kitchen appliance package draw to all who vote.
Hamilton mayor calls on PM to give more clarity on lifting lockdown, says Waikato feels forgotten
Hamilton mayor fears the city could be stuck at level 3 for months under current plans.
Kihikihi village plan approved
Great feedback received from the community on the new plan
Delta outbreak: 126 Covid cases today; PM heckled at press conference
Protesters forced Ardern to reconvene press conference.
Live: Four more Waikato Covid cases; Auckland businesses ready to open now
Auckland is set to see more restrictions eased back from next Wednesday.
Sentencing of Hamilton triple fatal crash driver adjourned to allow families to attend
Reuben Maharaj will now be sentenced in Hamilton in December.
Kāwhia teens who travelled to Pukekohe 'followed the rules', claim they were infected by untested person
Kāwhia trio infected with Covid claim the person they caught it from has not been tested.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Monday 1st Nov Wrap
Auckland and Waikato are set to see an easing of Covid-19 restrictions, moving to level three step two. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell / Jason Oxenham / Alex Burton
Waikato mayor hopeful on Sleepyhead Estate talks progress
This month crucial for resolution talks between appeal parties and developer.
Record 162 cases today, three staff on hospital Covid ward test positive
It's D-Day for Auckland and Waikato as Cabinet meets to discuss a change of alert levels.
Pharmacy added after Covid case shopped at supermarket two days ago
New locations of interest linked to Covid positive cases announced in the Waikato region.
Two men missing from notorious Raglan fishing spot
The men, aged 52 and 44, failed to return from their fishing trip yesterday.
Covid-19 coronavirus: More Waikato cases emerge and Huntly detects Covid in wastewater
Covid detected in Huntly wastewater despite no case in town, Ngaruawahia has one case.
Covid case went out socialising after being told they had tested positive
Cabinet will discuss new modelling showing community cases could peak at 200 per day.
Paula Sutton joins University of Waikato management school
University looks to strengthen relationships with local business.
Vaccinated Aucklanders deserve more freedom - expert
Des Gorman argues easing restrictions is the only way to maintain public compliance.
Bulk of land access secured for new cycleway
Pathway will be an amazing asset the community will love and enjoy for years to come
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Sunday 31st Oct Wrap
There were 143 Covid-19 cases announced in the community but there was some good news for Christchurch and vaccination numbers across Aotearoa. Video / NZ Herald
Rooks get wings clipped as landowners dob them in
A large rook population can completely destroy entire paddocks
Te Aroha Domain House ready for spa expansion
The Mineral Spa beauty arm is planned to operate from Domain House in late November.