Tokoroa & South Waikato news
'Working towards abundance': Record-breaker kiwi translocation complete
Since the end of February, 232 birds were moved to new homes.
State Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crash
Motorists were warned to expect delays.
SH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures one
The person has been flown to Waikato Hospital.
SH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestone
The project was first announced in August.
'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'
A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.
Highway reopens after fatal crash near Rotorua
Emergency services responded with five crews, an ambulance, and a helicopter.
Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure
Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.
Student finds calling in engineering, inspired by dad's 1961 Chevrolet Impala
After a 'taster course' at school, the Tokoroa resident was hooked.
Police seek witnesses after car in service station raid crashes into stream
The alleged offenders fled the scene in two vehicles stolen earlier from Hamilton.
'You’ve got a mental illness': Second video emerges of lawyer yelling at protesters
Paul Fisher has been filmed yelling at protesters in 2023 and 2025.
‘You anti-Semite racist pig': Lawyer videoed yelling at pro-Palestine protesters
'Shame on you,' lawyer Paul Fisher yelled repeatedly at the protesters.
Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards
The Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.
Tokoroa receives biggest housing boost since the 1970s
Strathmore Park is expected to deliver 187 homes in stages.
Desert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 daily
The Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.
Truck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expected
Emergency services responded to the incident around 10am.
'You’ve got a mental illness': Second video emerges of lawyer yelling at protesters
Paul Fisher has been filmed yelling at protesters in 2023 and 2025.
‘You anti-Semite racist pig': Lawyer videoed yelling at pro-Palestine protesters
'Shame on you,' lawyer Paul Fisher yelled repeatedly at the protesters.
Waikato news
On The Up: How to stay positive
Some outstanding Kiwis tell us how they maintain a positive mindset.
Nine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.
Lotto numbers: Are you NZ’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?
A jackpot of $6m was up for grabs and tonight's numbers have been drawn.
More Tokoroa & South Waikato news
Not a ‘popularity contest’: Top- and bottom-ranked Waikato mayors revealed
One Waikato mayor is ranked New Zealand's worst, only two local mayors are in top 10.
Fire crews battled blaze near Tokoroa for over five hours
The fire covered a 100m x 70m area of pine and eucalyptus trees.
Second Waikato councillor resigns ahead of election
First-term councillor who secured 1795 votes at the 2022 election.