Traffic chaos concerns as part of busy Waikato expressway closes for six weeks
Commuters should expect delays during morning and evening peak traffic periods.
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Father who drowned in Tairua River: 'A dad that every kid could wish for'
Steven Jongmans says his father was his idol and will always be kept in his heart.
Hamilton councillors snapped using mobility parks for council event
Hamilton councillor says he moved his car after he was told he was in a mobility car park
All fell apart in the second half
Backline were excellent in set play and managed to pile on early points.
Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.
Waikato Cherry Tree Festival goes into liquidation as organisers promise to fix it
Organisers of failed Waikato Cherry Tree Festival vow to make it up to ticket holders.
One dead in crash in Maramarua Forest, Waikato
A man has died in a crash in the Maramarua Forest in the Waikato.
Vehicle rolled, person trapped in Waikato forest crash
Police said it appeared one person was trapped after their vehicle rolled.
SPCA staff shocked: Skeletal puppy unable to move
Hamilton SPCA says Cricket's case was one of the worst of its type it has ever seen.
Trial date set for Raglan murder accused
The man remains in the care of Waikato mental health staff.
Climate change: Quick tips on how you can make a difference
You can make several in-home changes to make a real difference to climate change.
'Shock to the system' as temperatures set to drop
"Changeable" spring weather brings sun, rain, hot and cold all in one week.
Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag
How rugby saved a life: 'I feel free on the field'
An incredible story of Northland's Bron Hames coming back from the brink through rugby.
Motorist dead following crash on SH4, Waitomo District
Motorists travelling in the area can expect delays while emergency services investigate.
Waikato's leadership has some stern words
At this point, some would say that Waikato need all the help they can get.
Accident blackspot: Three people injured in car crash at Ngakuru
Three people have been taken to Rotorua Hospital after an early morning crash in Ātiamuri.
About 700 people expected at Mike McRobert's mayoral debate in Hamilton
Celebrity-hosted evening at Claudelands Event Centre expected to cost ratepayers $15,000.
'Country hick' mum got principal censured
Dyslexic boy's mum says principal regarded her as "a country hick".
Release of CEO spending report would compromise 'fair trial'
Dr Nigel Murray in battle to protect attempts to hide report into his spending while CEO.
Local food bag asks for help on the brink of closure
"This is not an easy thing to tell you, but we are having a tough time": Owner bares soul.
Difficult two weeks and not getting any easier
Difficult two weeks and not getting any easier in provincial rugby competition.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Heartland comeback thrillers by unbeaten West Coast and North Otago
Teams welcome back their NZ Heartland XV players for games going right down to the wire.
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
Mum went to doctor 16 times - but her baby still died
Waikato DHB has been ordered to apologise to Melanie Harding over the care of baby Riley.
Chinese tourists injured in crash in stable condition
Five Chinese tourists, including a child, were killed in a bus crash this week at Ngātira.
Tokoroa air quality improving but still not up to scratch: Report
Tokoroa is unlikely to meet national environmental standards next year.
The Great Kiwi Beer Fest to hit Hamilton
About 40 beer and cider producers will feature at the event at Claudelands Events Centre.
Whanganui rugby flavour
Strong Whanganui flavour to Jack Hobbs and NZ Barbarians schools 1st XV rugby tournaments.
Waikato DHB urges measles caution as Hamilton hosts All Blacks
Five of the 7 cases of measles are all from the same family who live outside the Waikato.
University of Waikato on measles alert after infected person visits campus
The part-time student contracted the disease from a family member.
Discipline proving costly for Waikato
A draw was probably fair following an up and down night for Waikato against Auckland.