
Irish rugby hero's life-saving kiss: All Blacks fan brought back from dead
A last-minute trip, a scream in a carpark - and a father's life is saved.

Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill
At least 12 fire trucks responded.
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The Nukes in town with three-part harmony, great songs, and a new album
Musical miscreants who bring joy and harmony to all they encounter.

Sir John Kirwan hits the road in name of kids' mental health
He will be in Hamilton as part of a national trip for children's mental health initiative.

Matariki 2022: Celebrate Māori New Year, updated Waikato events schedule
Te Ohu Whakaita Charitable Trust presents the Matariki ki Waikato 2022 festival.

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Prisoners building new quarters after riot
New parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.

Waikato iwi ready to see Māori mayor for Matamata
Ngāti Hinerangi support the idea of increased diversity in Matamata-Piako District Council

Hamilton and Waikato Tourism appoints new chief executive
Greenwell has been interim general manager since the departure of Jason Dawson.

Waikato offers mighty good fun these school holidays
The Waikato region is jam-packed with fun, boredom-buster experiences.

Sir John Kirwan hits the road in name of kids' mental health
He will be in Hamilton as part of a national trip for children's mental health initiative.

Game-changing development opportunity opens for Te Aroha
The council bought land to develop for industrial purposes and attract businesses.

Murder accused had no option but to shoot, says defence
Closing submissions from the Crown and defence counsel for Adrian Phillips are under way.

Matariki weekend events drew special guests to Hamilton
Hamilton Lake concert, kite day and special arts programme launch drew crowds to Hamilton.

Waikato MMR vaccination campaign starts to show results
173 doses have been administered to kids whose caregivers were contacted by the DHB.

How fast are we sinking? Sea level rise in Thames-Coromandel could be three times faster
A presenter says sea levels could rise much more quickly than district council data shows.

Museum's new gallery a move away from Euro-centric image
Thames Museum set to unveil taonga from life before European settlers.

Kīngitanga mourns tumuaki Anaru Tamihana
Māoridom is mourning the loss of tumuaki and kingmaker Anaru Tamihana of Ngāti Hauā.

Cyclist killed after truck collision named
Police have named the woman who died following a fatal crash in Hamilton on Monday.

Health experts warn of Covid-19 and flu co-infection
Covid-19 and the flu are circulating in our communities.