Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.
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Car racers: Vehicle ban proposed for Waikato trouble spots
Council proposes a light motor vehicle prohibition under its Public Places Bylaw.
New berry farm opens in Waikato in time for PYO season
Strawberries are set to be the star of Labour weekend.
Thieves strip earth wires from live network
Thieves are making off with copper wire from live power network.
Rogue kākāpō could have been on the run for more than a week
A critically endangered parrot has survived up to 10 days outside the wire.
High voltage: Man frustrated with stock trucks moved fence and network power wires outside house
The man would have been handling live wires if the power had been turned back on.
Lake closure could spark fiery debate on access
OPINION: Fish & Game CEO believes closure raises big questions on response to clam threat.
Upston sets her sights on fixing child poverty
Taupō MP Louise Upston is comfortably winning her electorate for the sixth time.
Trainer assures punters Mustang Valley will put best hoof forward
What to watch out for on Livamol Day.
Another step forward for huge Cambridge infrastructure project
Cambridge’s $105 million wastewater treatment plant site was formally blessed.
WWI museum in Le Quesnoy a 'labour of love'
The town of Le Quesnoy was liberated by Kiwi soldiers on November 4, 1918.
Cambridge trainers are fronting up
Winning chances in three of the richest races and upset hopes in two events.
Liberation Museum in French town honours Kiwi soldiers who freed the town using ladders
French museum honours the Kiwis who liberated a town using ladders.
First step taken toward new Cambridge library
A feasibility study into a new Cambridge library is underway.
Three thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jail
Jake Cooper targeted supermarkets and hardware, clothing and homeware stores.
Lotto luck strikes across region
Four of last night’s 11 Lotto second division winning tickets were sold in the Waikato.
Raw meat, medical waste, dead animals: Why some are losing recycling privileges
Repeat offenders now face a three-month suspension.
The district where all parks and reserves will get te reo Māori names
New bilingual signs are soon to be introduced at parks and reserves.
Special delivery: Six more kākāpō make landfall in Waikato
A sextet has joined Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga at Sanctuary Mountain.
'A class mare': Nothing can slow Mustang Valley
Battle between class against the guts and the winter warrior fitness of Justaskme.
Major works under way to cater for huge Cambridge growth
Stormwater-related construction gets under way next month in Cambridge growth cells.
Two crashes on Waikato Expressway cause significant delays
The crashes are about 400 metres apart.
Two North Island highway projects will each add ‘billions’ to economy
Each year big projects are delayed costs country $500m, transport business group says.
New Te Kanohi strengthen mana whenua voices in Waipā
The council announced the representatives after appointments were put on hold in March.
SH1 roadworks: New turnaround on Cambridge-Piarere highway
Construction of the turnaround bay is set to start the week of Monday, September 11.
Blazin’ master set to light up big night of group racing at Cambridge
Last season’s deferred New Zealand Derby set to run
‘I’ve done my partner in’: Loved Māori warden murdered in frenzied stabbing
Her partner was high on drugs when he stabbed her 39 times.
DNA match: Bloody airbag used to nab crash driver who fled after injuring four
He also lied to police and insurance, claiming his vehicle had been stolen.
'Masters of camouflage' settle into new surroundings
Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga stake their spots after exploring mountain home.
Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
The Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.
‘You lost the plot’: School rugby coach supplied players with drugs, booze
Jason Cameron befriended two of the players who would drink and take drugs at his home.
New feathered residents carry message of hope
Four kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.
'Raw anger': Company that blamed teen for slingshot eye injury found at fault
Family took action after WorkSafe chose not to prosecute over incident on school trip.