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Waikato athletes eye up spot in NZ team for World Athletics U20 Championships
Madeleine Waddell has earned selection for both the women’s 400m and 400m hurdles.
Whangamatā Area School surfers make waves overseas
Whangamata Area School surfers make it to the next round at world champs.
'He was limp': Mum and 11yo share story of 'terribly' scary asthma attack
'It’s pretty horrible seeing your child’s lips turning blue.'
FTN Motion to release first Hamilton-produced motorbike
The Wellington-born start-up moved to the Tron earlier this year.
Compacting rubbish machines misused and confused
Compactors are causing headaches at dumps in the Coromandel area.
Waikato Museum closes until December for 'significant' work
Hamilton City Council said the work had been planned for a long time.
Charity meating the need of Waikato locals having it tough
Farmer-run charity puts meals on tables for needy Waikato families.
Sweet cat Biscuit kneads a new home
Sweet by name and by nature, little Biscuit the cat is looking for a new home.
Te Awamutu Rowing Club honours local talent at prizegiving
New Zealand Masters Rowing Championships will be held at Lake Karāpiro later in the year.
Sexuality, wellbeing topics of Wild Women's Weekend
The annual festival will take place in Whangamatā from May 17-19.
Improvised dish a showstopper at special Waikato master chef contest
The Waikato Indian Cultural Society was blown away by Darshana Patel's creation.
Salt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks up
The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.
'Abused, ridiculed and discredited': Waipā District Council turns off Facebook comments
Meanwhile, Hamilton City Council reports rise in false information on social media.
Celebration as Raglan Whāingaroa Wharf project complete
The wharf's western walkway is now open to the public.
New Waipā council chief appointed to replace long-serving incumbent
New WDC chief executive has significant local body and governance experience.
Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs
Pauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.
Million-dollar donor's long wait for sports centre almost over
Philanthropist says he will be more excited once a construction contract has been signed.
Guns, drugs, cash seized after 'lengthy' investigation
A 53-year-old Taumarunui man has been arrested and is facing charges.
New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'
The board received over 40 applications from New Zealand and Australia.
Suspense mounts for Hitchcock stage performance
A 1940s live radio play with a ten-piece band promises a performance like no other.
Rugby flashback: The story of Ron Lockwood
Waikato locals may remember Lockwood for his decades of service as a property valuer.
Housing shortage 'hurting us' says Thames Business Association
Thames Business Association advocates for targeted rate to 'support' business.
Paper Plus Golf Course Fun Run
Defending champion Daniel Sinclair was at the Australian Track & Field Champs.
Lights, camera, action: Spotlight on Waikato screen industry
The region's screen industry has room to grow.
One dead after motorbike crash in Kihikihi, Waikato
The single motorbike crash occurred about 7.45pm last night.
Whodunnit drama delves into family dynamics
Sam Neill stars in adaptation of a family-centered mystery novel.
Three women take out top spots in Pureora Hunting Comp
Numbers for the annual competition are back to pre-Covid levels, DoC says.
Several Waikato roads impacted by NZTA 'reactive repair' works
A variety of safety improvements across the Waikato have started, or will amp up soon.
South Waikato business park on track for 2025 opening
Maraetai Road Intermodal Business Park has been in the works since 2018.
Chiefs Manawa to provide hit-out for USA ahead of Black Ferns clash
Session begins at 4pm on Saturday with the teams doing a mix of gameplay and scenarios.
Smothering, stomping, drowning: Toddler's hellish torture at hands of Huntly man
Bridjid Tamihana admitted 11 charges relating to the treatment of a 23-month-old girl.
'A good day': Stolen firearms recovered in gang-targeted sting operation
Three men have been arrested and are facing charges following police action.
Hoping to survive the Dead Cow Gully ultra marathon
Runner Jane McAlpine is stronger, fitter and wiser than she's ever been.