New ZealandBarbie Cassidy hopes for a new champion for her woollen dog bedsBarbie Cassidy has made woollen dog beds for almost 35 years. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrench investors concerned with CRL costs as Labour meet in Christchuch | NZ Herald News UpdateFrench investors are reportedly worried about time and cost blowouts on Auckland's City Rail Link project. The Waikato River is safe again from extreme arsenic levels. V/ NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 07:12 PM
New Zealand'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mineA controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.23 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandGold clam discovered in Taupō, lagoon closed, swimmers asked to take action31 Mar 11:32 PM
New Zealand'I was buried alive': Waikato company fined $275k after trench collapsed on workerAnthony Wanoa had just started at the company when the incident happened.11 Jan 06:59 AM
KahuCoastal rāhui, 800 Trust win Taranaki Regional Council Environmental AwardsMahara Okeroa wins Taranaki environmental award.19 Nov 06:14 PM
New ZealandHamilton Lake warning lifted but mind the scumHealth warning placed on Hamilton Lake lifted, but still in place for other lakes.28 Sep 01:12 AM
New ZealandHuge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato riversMassive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.24 Sep 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Pig poo': Piggery under investigation over effluent dischargeWaikato Regional Council said the court order was unprecedented for the region.07 Aug 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Submissions expose horrors of David Parker’s RMA reform proposalsLaw reform proposals have been a long time in the making.14 Feb 03:54 PM
Kahu'Powerful opportunity': Multi-million dollar boat to help revive Hauraki GulfCampaign to save the Hauraki Gulf gets a boost from new marine research vessel.22 Jan 05:00 PM
EnvironmentWorm farms to keep tonnes of waste from landfillFood scraps, shredded paper, handtowels, cardboard, and wilted flowers will be collected.14 Nov 11:20 PM
EnvironmentArt auction to raise funds for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kākāpōMediums include photography, paintings, ceramics, sculpture and a contemporary tukutuku.04 Jun 06:20 PM
EnvironmentWetland expert wins Loder Cup conservation awardConservation Minister Kiri Allan presented Beverley Clarkson with the award in Hamilton.28 Apr 07:20 PM
New ZealandResign or be rolled - Waikato regional councillors issue ultimatum to chairmanEight councillors have signed a letter telling the chairman to stand down... or else.13 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato farmer Ken McIntyre, partner avoid jail after dumping waste into streamKenneth McIntyre organised a contractor to unlawfully dig into a stream.12 Apr 08:45 PM
New ZealandCouncil pulls livestream after offensive subtitle blunderThe subtitle on the livestream misread "RAT test" as "rape kit".24 Feb 01:09 AM
New ZealandCouncil considers exemption for unvaccinated councillors to attend meetingsRegional council could change policy so any unvaccinated members can attend meetings.24 Jan 04:00 PM
EnvironmentHamiltonians urged to revive food bin habitCouncil suggests storing perishable food waste in the freezer until collection day12 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandWaikato councillors censure chairman over racist comments, tell him to perform betterWaikato Regional councillors have distanced themselves from their chair's racist comments.09 Dec 12:33 AM
New ZealandWaikato Council chairman accused of 'racist' comments suffers Xmas party snubPoor attendance at the regional council's elected Christmas party at the weekend.07 Dec 04:06 AM
New ZealandWaitomo mayor worried as Covid continues to spread in his community"It's a real struggle, all this, for us in a small community," says Waitomo mayor.06 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandWaikato council chairman accused of 'racist' comments against MāoriRimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.02 Dec 01:25 AM
New Zealand'The home under the pond': Woman fears water catchment will inundate house"I'm struggling at work because this is on my mind, I'm waking up at 4.30am": owner28 Nov 04:13 AM
New ZealandMinister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinationsThames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.19 Oct 09:34 PM
EnvironmentCoal and agriculture put Waikato ahead in emission statisticsA collective effort is needed to reduce the region's carbon footprint.13 Oct 11:30 PM
EnvironmentPlans for Peacocke create climate-ready neighbourhoodAccess everything you need within 20 minutes, without relying on private cars.13 Oct 06:12 PM
