Greenlea rescue heli wraps up 'busy' July
The crew carried out 38 missions across the Lakes and Central Plateau region.
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Veteran hooker Grace Houpapa-Barrett nabbed three tries.
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August 21 marks the 18th anniversary of the Māori king's coronation
Fire siren sounds as volunteers gather for public toilet rescue
Someone was looking a little flushed as volunteer firefighters undertook the rescue.
Crocodile farmer happy with a new life of teaching
Before teaching students, Chris Foot farmed crocodiles.
Car fire blocks eastbound lane of SH29 on Kaimai Range
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was reported at about 2.56pm.
One dead after car crashes into ditch on Paparimu Rd, Hunua
A helicopter was dispatched to the crash near the border of Auckland and Waikato.
16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next month
Maintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.
Coromandel youth music festival gets the nod
An independent commissioner says the organised music festival will benefit youth.
Top cop under fire again after bullying senior officer
The IPCA finds Bruce Bird's management style is 'no longer acceptable for NZ Police'.
A keen interest in farming and machinery for five generations
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Everclear frontman keen to explore more of NZ during summer tour
Everclear frontman Art Alexakis excited about touring outside the main centres.
Council investigating public access to new $15m wharf
Members of the public are asking why they can't use a new $15 million wharf.
Addio Alberico: South Waikato mourns death of 'Tokoroa icon'
Alberico D'Andrea, of Alberico's Italian Restaurant, died on July 22.
Police find body of missing 77-year-old woman at Hamilton Gardens
Jessica Littler's Honda Jazz was found at the gate of the city's gardens.
Asbestos found in landfill used to recycle concrete
Concrete recycling at the site has been put on hold. The landfill remains open.
Illegal dumpers leaving more than 11 tonnes of rubbish in Hamilton streets each month
People are leaving all sorts of rubbish in all kinds of places.
Concerns over 'granny flat' rule change, but council agrees something needs to be done
There are ongoing problems with a lack of accommodation in the Coromandel.
Have you seen Jessica Littler? Police searching for missing 77yo
Police found Littler's car parked at Hamilton Gardens.
FPC 2024: Waikato FPC squad named for opener against Volcanix
Fijian international Jade Coates returns after missing 2023 due to injury.
Provincial rugby gets underway with the Battle of Kaimais
Josh Moorby will make his homecoming debut in Mooloo colours on Saturday.
'He was completely gone': Lost dog found in a coma, now wants a home
Kenny was unresponsive and suffering from 'acute toxicity' when brought to SPCA.
'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be
However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.
'We don’t get sudden deaths often': Retirement village chairman on investigation
No police could be seen at the address on Thursday morning.
Possum control providing 'stark' difference to Coromandel forests
DOC compared areas where 1080 has been used to those where it has not.
Fifa's financial windfall for local football clubs
Women’s football is growing thanks to last year’s Women’s World Cup.
Coromandel player strikes gold with Lotto $26k
Powerball will jackpot to $44 million for Saturday’s draw.
'Drunken, stupid error': Drunk DHB worker poked cop's bottom at pub
Police said there was 'an application of force' which left the officer feeling violated.
Police, WorkSafe probe death at rural Waikato property
Emergency staff responded to a death at a rural property on Tuesday.
New surf lifesaving building gets $1.5m boost
Whiritoa Lifeguard Service is planning to build a $5 million clubhouse.