Latest from Waikato

Police find body in Waikato River

The body is believed to be a person who jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday.

Saying goodbye to the Hauraki-Coromandel Post

Al Williams is forced to bid the paper farewell after only 9 months on the job.

Traffic management in place at Tairua trouble spot over peak summer period

Tairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.

First HC Post editor remembers community paper's early days

OPINION: Alison Smith was the newspaper's first editor.

Significant delays on SH1 near Cambridge after truck and car crash

'Delay your journey or expect delays until vehicle recovery can be completed.'

One dead, six injured in two crashes south of Auckland

The crashes happened in Karaka and on the Waikato expressway.

Young greyhound trainer born into the industry

Luke Hore is the latest young achiever recognised within the greyhound industry.

Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt pays tribute to community newspaper

Thames-Coromandel mayor Len Salt weighs in on newspaper closure.

'Solutions must be found' for lack of local journalism, Jeanz says

Loss of local news meant 'weaker communities' as the climate crisis bites.

Hika Elliot reunited with treasured jersey thanks to collector

The missing rugby jersey was found after a two-year search.

Patches, motorcycles and firearms seized after gang tangi

Four arrested, police say further arrests were likely.

'Dad lived in his boots': Daughter's tribute to forestry worker killed doing the job he loved

Tia Rissetto, a man with the 'biggest heart', leaves behind 12 grandchildren.

Alleged Coromandel shooter named as victim's family come together to grieve

Stuart Edmondson made a brief appearance in the High Court this morning.

TCDC councillor puts hand up for mayoralty

First-term councillor believes he has the passion and skills the district needs.

'This ain’t a joke': Judge warns smirking robber

The 20-year-old was not long out of jail when he robbed a bottle store.

Timber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZ

SH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.

Police National Dive Squad to search Waikato River for missing man

The man was reported to have jumped from Pukete Bridge on Saturday night.

SH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolled

A police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.