Latest from South Waikato

Police release name of man killed in Somerville Rd crash

James Burt, from Putāruru, was 36 years old.

'Great boon': 350 riders compete in Epic mountain bike race

'The Volcanic Epic is a great boon for the regions.'

Search continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forest

The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.

Search under way for 79-year-old tramper missing over four days in Waikato

The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.

Kiwi road trip: How to drive with the national bird in the back seat

Reporting on a kiwi translocation wasn't enough, so our reporter rolled up her sleeves.

Wāhine toa inspire South Waikato students for International Women's Day

They will share their journeys with more than 150 Year 12 and 13 students.

Historic South Waikato active space sees glorious revival

Tīrau Domain project recognised at the recent Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.

Waikato Chamber of Commerce expands to South Waikato

Chamber CEO said there was lots of interest from local business owners for connections.

Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners

Winners have been chosen in the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.

Blue Spring track closed over safety concerns

Popular walkway at Blue Spring near Putāruru will be closed for at least a year.

Sports ace turns artist after serious road accident

Sam Livingstone discovered a new passion after an accident left him a quadriplegic.

Drone takes rook: Eye in the sky helps in fight against pest bird

Surveillance by drone helps to locate nests so targeted control can be carried out.

Fatal crash on SH1 at Putāruru, road now reopened

The crash was reported about 8.15am.

Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards

The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.

Cannabis company buzzing after 'milestone' export

Cannasouth is the first company in NZ to export cannabis API to Australia.

Concerns for welfare of missing Tirau man

Police have concerns for missing man Warwick Greenwood.

Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers

Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.

Special delivery: Six more kākāpō make landfall in Waikato

A sextet has joined Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga at Sanctuary Mountain.