Chiefs Rugby Club awards annual top honours
Coaches’ Player of the Year was lock Tupou Vaa’i who has been immense for the squad.
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Chiefs forward pack re-stocked
Samipeni Finau will be back on the park with his big presence in the loose forward trio.
Waikato polo ace to make New Zealand debut in England
New Zealand will challenge England for the historic Golden Jubilee trophy.
'The unthinkable': A decade on from news that changed family's lives
'You never think that that’s going to happen to you or to your kids.'
'Five souls taken far too soon': Candlelight vigil planned for NZ's deadliest crash in two years
The crash happened on Tuesday evening and claimed five lives.
Thousands in upper North Island still without power after fierce storm
At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.
Council tight-lipped on Tairua dog attack investigation
The incident involving five dogs took place on May 22.
Power cuts cause overflow of untreated effluent in Raglan
Waikato District Council has asked the public to delay showers and limit water use.
Police seeking information after stolen ATV crashes through fence
An ATV Yamaha Viking was stolen from a dealer's yard in Tokoroa just after 4pm on Tuesday.
HCC reduces rates rise to 19.2 per cent, with more possible cost cuts identified
The city's LTP will be up for deliberation next week.
Obituary: Alan Empson remembered as a 'humble achiever'
Former Waipa councillor a man of humility and action.
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
Disc golf sets its sights on a new town
"Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play."
Waikato multiple fatality crash investigation to take 'months'
“We do not understand why it happened,” police said.
'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over her
Simon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.
Te Huia continues despite NZTA funding shortfall after council LTP deliberations
It also decided on a 7.4 per cent rates rise. This is higher than what was consulted on.
Weather causes 27 power outages across Waikato, over 17,500 homes affected
Homes could be without power for at least the next five hours.
Living a life of adventure - with MS
MS hasn't stopped 41 years of globe-trotting and adventures.
What's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?
The ongoing bridge maintenance works raised questions among ratepayers.
Over 130 Huntly properties without power after vehicle crash
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Hamilton Arbor Day to mark heritage park's restoration anniversary
The 20th celebration will see the 'Bug Man' from Animal Planet as a special guest host.
Power line and tree topple onto car in Coromandel
The incident was on a private property next to Te Puru School.
Police urge vigilance after spike in vehicle crime and burglaries in Tokoroa
The majority of crimes occurred the night of May 26 in the northern streets of Tokoroa.
Car crossed the centre line in crash that left five dead - police
Inspector Jeff Penno has provided an update following the Ōhaupō crash.
Girls' rugby pilot programme gains NZ Rugby's attention
The programme aims to increase girls’ participation in rugby across five local clubs.
Adopt a Pet: Not a mouse in the house with this kitten
A sweet young cat in Tūrangi is looking for a second chance at life.
Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night
In 2022 and 2023, the Waikato region had the highest road death toll in the country.
Parkrun, golf and rugby make for sporty week in Taupō
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's sports clubs got on this week.
A different kind of marathon will see dunes restored in Coromandel
Thousands of plants help to slow coastal erosion.
Community gives input on Cathedral Cove reopening options
DoC hosted a drop-in sessions in Hahei and Whitianga last weekend.
'Grim' crash that killed five shocks Waikato community
Susan O'Regan speaks of 'unbearable pain' for families post-crash.
Five dead in 'horrendous' crash near Hamilton, SH3 closed
Police collecting evidence from scene to understand reason behind tragic accident.
State Highway 3 Waikato crash
Five people have died in a crash near Hamilton this evening, which has forced the closure of State Highway 3. Video / NZ Herald