'2022 the year of outbreaks': Top NZ health officer's stark Covid prediction
The ministry said it was keen to get 'as many people as possible vaccinated'.
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Intermediate principal resigns after three-year mystery absence
The school's statutory manager couldn't explain why the principal had been absent.
Cambridge town signs receive a makeover
The current signage was designed 10 years ago and now show signs of wear and tear.
Exclusive: 'Extensive' backlogs at Waikato heart services, govt adviser's warning
Patients needing urgent heart care were waiting more than six months, emails reveal.
Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status
Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?
Waikato law firm Tompkins Wake on a growth roll
Auckland a happy hunting ground for the growth energy of century-old Waikato law firm.
'Screaming in pain': Frustrated mother still waiting for sick baby's diagnosis
Anna Conning's 4-month-old son lost almost a kilogram while in hospital.
Top Kiwi school caught up in global cyber attack
Russian-linked organised crime suspected as being behind the attack.
Waikato artists urged to unite through creativity and fight racism
Pieces will become part of a collection that serves to build a sense of whanaungatanga.
Appeals send $1b Sleepyhead plan to Environment Court
Four years in planning - and counting.
'Fear for livelihood': Student nurses open up on 'anxiety'
Student nurse numbers have been recorded at a near-decade low over fears of ill treatment.
Waikato DHB boss: Hospitals and community services now all operating
Waikato DHB chief executive Kevin Snee said there was a risk more data could be dumped.
'Frenzied attack': Man jailed 16 years for killing partner, injuring baby on Xmas Eve
Michelle Hurinui was the mother of six children, including the injured toddler.
Waipā secures water supply for generations to come
Council's water supply project is on the finish line and ready for completion in October.
Waikato DHB won't face fines over info leaked after cyber attack
Some patient information was published on the dark web after the ransomware attack in May.
Shooting incident: Critically-injured teen made it to hospital, then collapsed
The teen is in a critical condition at Waikato Hospital after being shot.
Where is New Zealand's hottest region right now?
Building boom, dairy prices driving economic confidence around country.
Waikato rugby player granted suppression, has one of two charges dropped
The young age-group representative was granted continued suppression.
Waikato DHB cyber attack: Documents appear to have been released online
Documents from the health board appear to have been released onto the dark web.
Waipā District Council joins global plastic-free movement
Waipā council is urging residents to say goodbye to single-use plastic items for a month.
DoC and Fonterra fighting to eliminate pest fish in local lake
Department of Conservation and Fonterra are on a mission to keep Lake Ruatuna free of koi.
Hamilton City Council supports calls for more te reo, Māori history
New outcomes and measures introduced as a result of community input
'Very ineffective': Drug treatments in prison criticised
"Drug treatment in the community is 10 to 12 times more effective than in prisons."
Iwi leader announces rāhui for embattled pink maomao fishery
"We're calling on the conscience of New Zealanders to abide by it," iwi leader says.
Young Putāruru netball sisters inspired by meeting their idols
Primary school netballers Myriah and Scarlet Henare met Magic and Mystic captains.
Brrr! It's cold! Hamilton wakes up to a freezing -2.2C
It's an characteristically cold start in Hamilton, sitting at a nippy -2.2C.
New All Black Quinn Tupaea has had a dedicated fan club since high school in Hamilton
Quinn Tupaea has just been named as one of four new All Blacks - to his own surprise
One person dead in Waikato crash, while pedestrian also hit in Auckland
A pedestrian has hit by a car in Auckland, while another has died in the Waikato.
Waikato DHB still receiving incorrect pay packs weeks on
Waikato DHB staff may have to wait three months before receiving their correct pay.
Top private school's wellbeing director resigns, follows principal's departure
Parents were told he was on leave a week ago and notified of his resignation Thursday.
Using tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisance
Dama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.
Filmed in changing rooms: 45-yr-old Waikato man to fight charges
Sione Malafiu Falala entered not guilty pleas to two charges.
Operation Trojan Shield: Wanted concrete worker appears in court
The 50-year-old was remanded in custody to reappear next month.
Operation Trojan Shield: Wanted 50yo man found in Raglan
The 50-year-old was found at a Raglan property about 7.30pm yesterday.