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'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mine
A controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.
People warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing done
More rain could turn the river orange again this week.
Robust debate welcomed for Te Awamutu waste incinerator plant
Waipā District Council 'call in' decision receives mixed response.
'I was buried alive': Waikato company fined $275k after trench collapsed on worker
Anthony Wanoa had just started at the company when the incident happened.
Coastal rāhui, 800 Trust win Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards
Mahara Okeroa wins Taranaki environmental award.
Hamilton Lake warning lifted but mind the scum
Health warning placed on Hamilton Lake lifted, but still in place for other lakes.
Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers
Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.
'Pig poo': Piggery under investigation over effluent discharge
Waikato Regional Council said the court order was unprecedented for the region.
Opinion: Submissions expose horrors of David Parker’s RMA reform proposals
Law reform proposals have been a long time in the making.
'Powerful opportunity': Multi-million dollar boat to help revive Hauraki Gulf
Campaign to save the Hauraki Gulf gets a boost from new marine research vessel.
Worm farms to keep tonnes of waste from landfill
Food scraps, shredded paper, handtowels, cardboard, and wilted flowers will be collected.
Art auction to raise funds for Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari kākāpō
Mediums include photography, paintings, ceramics, sculpture and a contemporary tukutuku.
Wetland expert wins Loder Cup conservation award
Conservation Minister Kiri Allan presented Beverley Clarkson with the award in Hamilton.
Resign or be rolled - Waikato regional councillors issue ultimatum to chairman
Eight councillors have signed a letter telling the chairman to stand down... or else.
Waikato farmer Ken McIntyre, partner avoid jail after dumping waste into stream
Kenneth McIntyre organised a contractor to unlawfully dig into a stream.
Council pulls livestream after offensive subtitle blunder
The subtitle on the livestream misread "RAT test" as "rape kit".
Council considers exemption for unvaccinated councillors to attend meetings
Regional council could change policy so any unvaccinated members can attend meetings.
Hamiltonians urged to revive food bin habit
Council suggests storing perishable food waste in the freezer until collection day
Waikato councillors censure chairman over racist comments, tell him to perform better
Waikato Regional councillors have distanced themselves from their chair's racist comments.
Waikato Council chairman accused of 'racist' comments suffers Xmas party snub
Poor attendance at the regional council's elected Christmas party at the weekend.
Waitomo 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.
Waikato council chairman accused of 'racist' comments against Māori
Rimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.
'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": owner
Minister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinations
Thames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.
Coal and agriculture put Waikato ahead in emission statistics
A collective effort is needed to reduce the region's carbon footprint.
Plans for Peacocke create climate-ready neighbourhood
Access everything you need within 20 minutes, without relying on private cars.
Piako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwater
Scheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme