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'Machine that constantly tunes itself': Waikato tourism operators stand out

Three local operators are in line for a Tourism Industry Award.

'It takes a village' to support a mum who's lost a baby

Without any prenatal warning baby Connor died at just one hour old.

To the guinea pigs go the spoils from show - as hundreds turn out to see them compete

There's nothing like a good rodent show to pull the punters.

Remnants of NZ supervolcano found in Tasmania

Tiny volcanic glass shards from the eruption have been discovered in Australia.

Life gave her MS but her husband gave her wheels

The couple have tailored a campervan to ensure travel is still an option.

North Island faces heavy rain after South Island snow dump

Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taupo, Taihape and Taranaki may face the brunt of the rain.

Person dies on Mt Ruapehu, rāhui in place

Local iwi has placed a rāhui over the ski area of the mountain.

School's only male teacher is a winner with students

Trevor Harvey explains what it's like to be the only male teacher at his school.

Review: The Lesson - a gripping British thriller

Suspenseful thriller explores class divides and personal ambition in a chilling setting.

Man who drove between regions allegedly six times over alcohol limit

'According to the breathalyser ... the man was anything but sober.'

Taupō bypass receives $6.6m safety improvement

The improvement marked the completion of the second of three stages.

'Worst nightmare': Kiwi skydiving instructor dies after botched landing

His dad, a Kiwi skydiver of 30 years, was with him the day of the fateful fall.

Erosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gates

The banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.

Lake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its toll

The lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.

Review: Mark Wahlberg's The Union 'a bit silly' but also a load of fun

OPINION: Sit back, expect nothing and enjoy the ride.

'No justification': Thieves make off with dozens of temporary speed limit signs

At least 30 temporary speed signs have been taken from highway roadworks in Hawke's Bay.

Waikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, Taupō

The recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.

Waikato athletes shine: 13 of New Zealand’s 20 Olympic medals from Paris 2024

Cambridge rowers Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors won gold, defeating reigning champions.