Waikato news

Cheaper than the beach: Rush to buy million-dollar canal homes

Spike in house sales in Pauanui Waterways in the last three months.

Guest rooms fit for A-listers: Kiwi interior designers' top tips for a stylish sleeper

How to create a guest bedroom that feels calm, comfortable and genuinely welcoming.

Fury over city stink: What the bad smell means for house prices

Residents have complained of nausea, but open homes in the area are still busy.

Queenstown for under $1m: ‘We launched last Tuesday and have been inundated’

What you can get in NZ's most expensive spot on a tight budget.

'Doing something crazy': Hamilton businessman takes on first Ironman

His six-month programme includes 5am sessions and long weekends of heavy training.

'One of the best': Key All Black re-signs until 2029

His new deal boosts his chances of facing the British & Irish Lions in 2029.

'Only location we were interested in': How Raglan landed spot on surfing's top tour

The deal is a one-year agreement, though there is interest in securing a longer-term deal.

From nurse to knockout: Hamilton boxer’s surprising path to the world ranks

Sheilla Yama struck Pacific Games gold in the Solomon Islands in 2023.

'Dream come true': Coromandel man captures near 100kg marlin after quarter-century quest

The marlin weighed in at just under 97kgs, and was caught off the coast of Whangamatā.

Review: Dave Dobbyn at BNZ Theatre was a gig that mattered

Following Teeks last Friday, Dobbyn was the second big artist to perform at the new venue.

Waitangi Day festivals, sport and concerts - here's what's on in the Waikato

What events are on in Waikato?

Country musician Jodi Vaughan honoured in Australia

The Waikato resident is known for her duets with Gray Bartlett and Brendan Dugan.

Foal that swam for life in Cyclone Gabrielle floodwaters wins $178,000 horse race

Ultimate Habit survived raging torrent by sheer guts. Now she's run the race of her life.

New parasite test could save deer farmers $50m a year

Farmers may soon get multi-parasite results from a single lab-tested sample.

New manager for NZ team at world shearing champs

Bart Hadfield steps in after original manager Lance Waddell withdrew.

The Country: Shane Jones agrees to mining debate with Sir Ian Taylor

On today's show: Shane Jones, Jane Smith, Rachel Shearer, Chris Russell and Phil Duncan.

Small Business: The best of the wurst with Frank’s Sausages

Sheryn and Frank Nagel built the brand from a laundry kitchen in 2008.

'It paused the world': Spa day gives neonatal unit parents a mental reset

Parents can spend months in the unit and often cannot afford any pampering.

Kiwi Olympians cycle 4500km across Africa to give free bikes to locals

Hamish Legarth and Nicole Shields biked through six African nations.

Waikato fighter's big knockout win as rise continues

Titus Proctor impressed in his first outing under the One Championship banner.

Mini John Cooper Works Electric review: power play

It's not much faster than a Cooper, but the JCW EV is still an absolute blast to drive!

BAIC gears up for local debut with X55 and B30 SUVs

The latest new Chinese brand to hit NZ will begin local operations at the end of the month

Mercedes-Benz turns 140, plans biggest model blitz ever

The company has plans to launch more than 40 new models over the next two years.

Tech review: Logitech G325 Wireless Gaming Headset

Logitech's newest wireless gaming headset offers up premium features a mid-grade price.

'Dream come true': Coromandel man captures near 100kg marlin after quarter-century quest

The marlin weighed in at just under 97kgs, and was caught off the coast of Whangamatā.

'A lifeline’: Push to keep Te Huia train rolling

NZTA funding is only confirmed until June 2026, keeping the train a trial.

Major North Island highway set for three weeks of overnight closures

Drivers on the SH41–SH47–SH4–SH49 detour should allow about 35 extra minutes.

One seriously injured, road closed following Matamata crash

The crash on Puketutu Rd was reported to police at about 12.15pm.