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How can I spend New Year's in the Waikato?
How should you spend your New Year's? We've rounded up the biggest events.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in June 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Body found at Muriwai believed to be man reported missing on Christmas Eve
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Christmas Day fire in Waikato town leaves one injured
One person sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Waikato hospital.
'They're taking their time': Robbers swap cars for power tools to break into stores
Ram raids are out, and a new M.O. is in. Plus: how offenders use police to help them.
Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in May 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Lotto results: A very merry Christmas for two Waikato winners
Two lucky Lotto players received an early Christmas present last weekend.
Waikato gets new police officers for Christmas
New constable Keegan Cassidy will be on the beat in Matamata this Christmas.
77-year-old Hamilton woman missing after visiting cemetery found safe and well
Police said Karen was last seen at the Newstead Cemetery at approximately 11am yesterday.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
What Summer festivals are happening in the Waikato in 2024?
The region will be abuzz with lots of music festivals.
World cup's welcome boost to national and regional economies
New Zealand got an economic return $109.5 million from the Women's Football World Cup.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in February 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Unique fundraiser requires a marathon of golf
Almost $250,000 has been raised nationwide so far.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Man found dead in Hamilton home: Police appeal for information
There was a fight at the address before the man was found dead, police say.
Causes of Hamilton industrial building fires revealed
Two large fires in Te Rapa, Hamilton, happened within four days of each other.
Local news in brief
What's been happening in Waikato from new holiday programmes to new EV charging stations.
Borrow-a-cup scheme now part of Hamilton cafe culture
Single use coffee cups are being replaced by borrowed reusable ones.
Price called in for Moana Pasifika
Former Waikato halfback training with Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Pacific squad.
Funding denied: Radio host's family take on debt for daughter's surgery
17-year-old Selah Ritchie will travel from NZ to Germany for treatment.
New Hamilton community centre site confirmed
Pukete Neighbourhood House serves a large area in Hamilton.
Kiwi Pies returns from the ashes - fans snap them up
Eight months on, Kiwi Pies is back and thriving thanks to the local community.
Hamilton gets a little greener with completion of Mangaonua Gully project
New green space completed ahead of schedule.
Waikato comes alive with events over Christmas and New Year
A selection of events to enjoy in the Waikato during the festive season.
Waikato Rugby president named volunteer of the year
A big supporter of grassroots rugby, Grainger has been involved in the game for decades.
Gangs can't claim discounts in court because of way of life - judge
Raiden Wi was jailed for two years and nine months for repeatedly strangling his partner.
Another large Hamilton building goes up in flames
Nine fire trucks were used to fight the blaze in Te Rapa including one ladder truck.
May the paws be with you - Waikato Police dog Obi-Wan ready for action
The Waikato dog patrol unit receives its tenth canine-human duo.
Live ferrets feature in Hamilton Zoo display - possums and rats could follow
Ferrets are 'simply acting on their natural behaviour' but are deadly for native species.
New trail encourages people to discover their creative side
Getting in touch with one's creative side has health benefits too.