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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."

Lotto luck for Waikato, Coromandel players

Wins follow lucky weekend for Waikato players.

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.