Latest from South Waikato
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.
New Zealand arts community mourns 'larger than life artist, mentor and trailblazer'
He passed away on Friday aged 96, surrounded by his whanau.
'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.
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.
Tokoroa receives biggest housing boost since the 1970s
Strathmore Park is expected to deliver 187 homes in stages.
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.
Number of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency says
In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.
‘Best decision of my life’: Tokoroa local enthuses about joining Navy
Montana Hartley has just completed junior officer and basic training at Devonport.
‘Please come home’: Desperate mother begs her missing son to make contact
Police say a man sighted on Sunday matching Langford's description was not him.
Police reveal possible new sightings of missing man whose burned-out car was found in January
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
'Onwards and upwards': Wildlife sanctuary out of the woods for now
In June, SMM said it was struggling financially and could be forced to close.
MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
‘Forever in your debt’: Family speak out after man died saving brother on Lake Taupō
Vincent, 36, died at Acacia Bay while saving his brother’s life in January.
'Best days of my life': NZ Forest Products Ltd workers reunite for last time
More than 260 people travelled from across New Zealand and Australia to Tokoroa.
Major SH1 section closed for up to five weeks
The section would be closed to through traffic 24/7 from March 3.
Police search for missing man after burned-out car found in Waikato
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
Two people seriously injured in truck and caravan crash
SH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.
The final reunion: Former NZ Forest Products workers set to gather
Forest workers to descend on Tokoroa from far and wide.
Hot air balloon festival returns to South Waikato
The balloons will also visit the Waipā District this year.
100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosis
The family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.
Fast-food proposal decision slowed down as council requests more info
The hearings on the Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King proposal are yet to be scheduled.
Truck and trailer roll: Person airlifted to hospital in serious condition
The incident happened on a private road off State Highway 3.
Police name victims of fatal crash at Acacia Bay
Both victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.