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The story of Waikato's first NPC title

1992, 16 years after the start of the NPC, saw Waikato rugby claim their first title.

Tramper, 79, now missing for a week in Waikato forest

She was last seen wearing trail-type shoes, black pants and possibly a silver jacket.

The Borrowers comes to Hamilton's Playbox

The Borrowers is a chance for young actors to showcase their talent.

Constable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea Pidgin

Gerard Pambuai's children know when mum is serious - she starts speaking another language.

Search continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forest

The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.

Hamilton growth comes with challenges Luxon says

Christopher Luxon says the Government and Hamilton City Council need to work together.

Hamilton Zoo tiger cub names reflect connection to Sumatra

The names of the tiger cubs reflect a connection to wild Sumatra counterparts.

What the weather has in store for Waikato this Easter

Metservice has predicted a slightly wet start to the long weekend.

Chiefs wary of wounded Crusaders ahead of Easter clash

Luke Jacobson will return to the back of the Chiefs scrum.

Questions remain over Thames water outage

Thames still awaiting ‘normal’ water supply following weekend saga

Taupō firefighters respond to kitchen fire

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said firefighters were called at about 1.31pm.

Fun run has distances for all

Last year's winner Daniel Sinclair will be back to defend his title in Te Awamutu.

Only 212 submissions made on HCC’s proposed 19.9% rates rise

Hamilton councillors will focus on official submissions, not social media comments.

'Delays inevitable': A guide to Waikato roadworks this Easter

NZTA is expecting more than 20,000 extra vehicles on the roads this weekend.

'I hope you get what you deserve': Daughter confronts man who killed her father in crash

Livai Nuku survived the crash he caused, but suffered a traumatic brain injury.

Beach Hoppers snatch up more than 10,000 programme booklets

Beach Hop organisers said they were pleased with 2024 event and visitor numbers were up.

Kiwi road trip: How to drive with the national bird in the back seat

Reporting on a kiwi translocation wasn't enough, so our reporter rolled up her sleeves.

Taupō Supercars event nearly sold-out

Organisers are excited about the response to the first Taupō Supercars event.