KahuFree programme helps rural youths gain driving licences – with near-perfect success rateSince it began in 2020, the programme has helped nearly 700 high school students.16 Oct 02:02 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after serious crash near TokoroaEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at 6.30am.10 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandKebab shop boss made underpaid migrant staff repay pay risesRipped-off workers owed thousands in unpaid wages, holiday pay and for the repayments.07 Oct 04:03 PM
New ZealandFormer All Blacks coach Ian Foster receives Hamilton civic awardRugby legend Ian Foster was awarded the Hamilton Kirikiriroa Medal.04 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandNZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.04 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandAir quality in Tokoroa still one of nation's worstAir pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.29 Sep 11:59 PM
New ZealandFemale councillors question mayor's committee reshuffleTense exchanges were had at a South Waikato District Council meeting last week.29 Sep 11:02 PM
New ZealandMeth, guns and cash seized after search warrantsA 45-year-old from Tokoroa is due to appear in court tomorrow.20 Sep 02:16 AM
New ZealandBody found in burnt-out car not yet formally identifiedThe body was found in the front seat of burning car.16 Sep 12:44 AM
New ZealandBody found after car fire on SH1Emergency services were called to the scene about 7pm.11 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Daughter waited for dad's nightly call, but it never cameNow the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.11 Sep 09:09 PM
New ZealandWriting was 'one of my weaker areas' says 16-year-old author of three books“I just want to inspire youth to know they can do anything possible no matter what."16 Aug 12:43 AM
New Zealand'On a mission for Māori': Boynton drives financial independence in 'Māori Millionaire' podcastFrom broke uni student at 17 to finance podcast host and founder at 20.15 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next monthMaintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.11 Aug 09:04 PM
New ZealandAddio Alberico: South Waikato mourns death of 'Tokoroa icon'Alberico D'Andrea, of Alberico's Italian Restaurant, died on July 22.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Going on plan B': 85yo Tokoroa man plans to live in garage after house fireTwo fire trucks are in attendance and the fire investigator.31 Jul 03:37 AM
Olympics'Heartbroken' Sam Gaze suffers more Olympic misfortuneA 'horrible, terrible, not good enough' start has seen the Kiwi remain without a medal.29 Jul 04:22 PM
New ZealandLotto luck for Waikato playersPowerball was not struck and will roll over to $23 million for Wednesday night’s draw.21 Jul 08:06 PM
New ZealandResidents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spotsA group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.20 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato club rugby: Suburbs roaring in 2024United Matamata Sports look to remain unbeaten at home in the second round.19 Jul 06:59 PM
New ZealandFrom the regional to the world stage: Waikato building projects in for global honoursThe nomination comes after their success at the Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.18 Jul 06:25 PM
New ZealandMore than 7000 properties without power in TokoroaThe unplanned outage at 9.21am was caused by lines coming down on Baird Road.18 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandTokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole boardThe man who killed Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear has applied for parole for the first time.11 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandWaikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finalsTop 2024 women's try scorer grateful for her Melville team and family.05 Jul 09:45 PM
New ZealandCrews battle 'well involved' house fire in TokoroaFire and Emergency NZ was called just after 5am.03 Jul 07:11 PM
New ZealandRugby talent selected for University of Waikato Chiefs Under-18 campThe camp also acts as a trial for players to earn New Zealand Schools team selection.30 Jun 09:19 PM
New ZealandPutāruru win Women’s ChampionshipHamiton Old Boys and Ōtorohanga could not be split apart.24 Jun 03:26 AM
New ZealandFormer Waikato man joins Los Pumas coaching staffKenny Lynn joins Martin Bogado with Argentina squad.24 Jun 01:48 AM
KahuJames Meager and Tamatha Paul discuss what it’s like being a Māori MP in 2024A National MP and a Green MP outline why it's tough being Māori in Parliament.11 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round twoHamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.07 Jun 12:18 AM
New ZealandArohena ‘kid’ to head ZespriYoung leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.06 Jun 12:30 AM
New Zealand5.1 magnitude earthquake wakes WaikatoThe quake originated 168km below the region.05 Jun 09:25 PM
New ZealandPolice seeking information after stolen ATV crashes through fenceAn ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.30 May 04:46 AM
