Tokoroa & South Waikato news
Celebrating Waikato farmer Gordon Stephenson’s legacy
“He believed deeply that you should leave the land in a better state than you found it."
'State of disbelief': Man in court accused of murdering Tokoroa father
Rapana Heretini, a father of two, died on May 29 at Waikato Hospital.
Science with honours: Chris Duggan's transformative impact recognised
Chris Duggan founded House of Science in 2014 to boost primary science education.
Waikato community stalwarts receive Kings Birthday Honours
There are at least 15 people with connections to the region named in the 2025 list.
Council floats supergroup proposal for community feedback
Ruapehu is considering a “potentially more beneficial” water services partnership.
Waikato rescue helicopter completes almost 50 missions in April
Five motor vehicle accidents were among last month's callouts.
SH1 reopens: Truck driver dead after crash
The crash involved a truck and a parked car near Sholson St.
200 new retirement homes coming to Putāruru as Overdale Estate hits stage two
Ground first broke on the $200m, 400-home Overdale Estate development in 2022.
'Leadership loneliness': Hansen on pressures of All Blacks role
Foster faced intense media pressure but credited his whānau for support.
New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'
He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.
Spilled milk: Fonterra tanker rolls in Arapuni
The road is blocked. One person received minor injuries.
Green Party proposes $8b strategy to create 40k jobs
"We can take control of our economy."
'Significant milestone': Kākāpō boom in Waikato
It's been the first time in more than a century that the sound has been heard in Waikato.
Police name driver who died in SH5 Mamaku crash
Paul John Coleman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene on April 22.
'Working towards abundance': Record-breaker kiwi translocation complete
Since the end of February, 232 birds were moved to new homes.
New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'
He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.
Spilled milk: Fonterra tanker rolls in Arapuni
The road is blocked. One person received minor injuries.
Waikato news
Vandals remove third chicane as Tamahere road safety row intensifies
Residents complained the chicanes were dangerous and installed without consultation.
Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’
'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.
Magic take home second win in a row against Stars
Hot on the heels of last week's home win, the Magic won 71-54 in Auckland on Monday.
More Tokoroa & South Waikato news
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.