Latest from Waikato

Wairere Falls walking track closed until May

The popular walking track will close during the week.

Coastguard on the hunt for crew

Have you got what it takes to be a Coastguard volunteer?

Taupō Weather with Bevan Choat: Cool, dry February

There were seven rainy days for Taupō in February.

Royal New Zealand Ballet to visit Waikato

Tutus on Tour brings ballet to smaller New Zealand theatres.

Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition

The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.

Homicide investigation continues on Ohautira Rd

Motorists are advised to avoid the area or take an alternative route.

'Through the roof': Power pole crashes into Hamilton home

Police were called after a car hit the pole, causing it to topple on to the house.

‘Get lost you...': Drunk man unleashes tirade of racial abuse on church staff

Craig Murray was 'severely intoxicated' at the time he abused church staff.

Waikato Chamber of Commerce expands to South Waikato

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

'Visionary shaking up architecture worldwide': Jasmax architect Elisapeta Heta

Heta worked on the City Rail Link project, particularly Te Waihorotiu Station's design.

Highway closed after crash involving truck

Police were called to the crash about 11.44am.

Taupō police: Theft and assault not making for personal bests

In the lead-up to Ironman, not everyone has been aiming for a personal best.

Hunt on for next Kiwi Supercars champ ahead of Taupō event

Supercars makes its return to New Zealand in April.

Waitomo para cyclist only Kiwi nominee for World Sport Award

Nicole Murray has been nominated in the category World Sportsperson with a Disability.

Animal welfare in the spotlight at special conference

The conference will focus on issues that are affecting pet owners worldwide.

More than 60 local artists add their flair to Waipa Creative Trail

The five exhibitions will showcase artwork from more than 60 local artists.

'I get bored': Ram raiding Hamilton teen tells judge

The teen, from Afghanistan, got swept up in ram-raid crime that swept through the Waikato.

'Big shock': Maui Milk tells suppliers to stop milking

Maui Milk emailed its 13 Waikato suppliers on Monday afternoon telling them to stop.