Waikato news
Rare medical diagnosis saves Waikato man after decades of mystery
George Moanaroa wants to educate communities about acromegaly with a te ao Māori lens.
Taupō's Huka Lodge unveils seamless upgrades after $25m renovation
Taupō's Huka Lodge unveils its impressive renovation
Homeowners snap up nearby house for $4.15m after heated auction
Waterfront homes in Taupō’s most expensive suburb are in high demand.
‘I just feel sick’: Woman who rescued kids off Matamata train tracks feared death ‘inevitable’
A local woman said she had pulled five toddlers off the same stretch of train tracks.
How to catch rare blood moon in NZ skies
A rare blood moon will be visible across New Zealand.
Police target remote settlement only accessible by boat in hunt for fugitive dad Tom Phillips
Police said they will be active in the wider Marokopa area over the coming days.
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Confirmed: 230 workers to lose jobs as Kinleith Mill shuts paper production
Staff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.
Waikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'
The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.
‘Seymour’s slop’: Lunch programme issues worry school
The primary school will get lunches from a local cafe until the end of the year. And then?
New Zealand news
Free trade negotiations to restart with India as Luxon begins visit
Luxon has promised to deliver a trade deal with India within his first term.
'The only one that’s ever worked': Pill funding welcomed by endometriosis patient
'This will really help, especially young women who are learning to manage the disease.'
Children’s Commissioner calls for data on bullying in schools
PPTA president Chris Abercrombie admits there’s some “blind spots” in the current approach
Watch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truck
He overtook the truck using a passing lane before it sped up, he claims.
Mayor vows action after girl dies in train tragedy near Matamata College
Police and WorkSafe are making inquiries following the incident.
Waikato sports news
‘Limb-it-less’ combo conquer IronmanNZ with ‘pig-headed determination’
A Bay woman has helped her friend become the first female amputee to complete IronmanNZ.
Why Velocious and Super Photon are poised for a strong return
Both horses had successful wind operations by surgeon Greg Quinn.
Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes
All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Waikato business news
'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm
"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".
House prices had 'first meaningful increase for more than a year'
Prices seem to have risen in February but were still well short of the 2021 peak.
Pak’nSave supermarkets charged with ‘misleading specials’, inaccurate pricing
It's alleged the supermarkets engage in misleading specials and inaccurate pricing.
Waikato lifestyle news
Neil Finn is quietly turning a ridiculous idea into a musical colossus
Finn’s Infinity Sessions are beaming extraordinary collisions to the world two decades in.
Rural news
‘Prepare for heat stress’: Extreme heat streaks expected to rise in one NZ city
Scientists warn Hamilton's once-in-a-decade February heatwave is sign of what's to come.
'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in Ōropi
A Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.
‘Sky’s the limit’ for overseas kingfish market as demand far outweighs supply
Less than a year open, Northland's kingfish farm is already getting national recognition.
OneRoof property news
NZ’s most affordable city - how much cheaper is the mortgage bill?
The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.
The dark side of having a big mortgage (the one you didn’t think about)
Leverage is a double-edged sword.
‘Devastating’ twist - Young family heartbroken after dream home snatched at the last minute
Tears in the auction room.
Car news and advice
Next-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA revealed: sleeker, smarter, AMG-quick
Electric and hybrid powertrains, AI and sharp new looks define Mercedes' next-gen CLA.
BMW celebrates 50 years of Art Cars with a huge world tour
After 50 years and 20 cars, the BMW Art Car collection is hitting the road.
Ferrari F80 hypercar makes downunder debut at Melbourne Grand Prix
Ferrari's most powerful road car has wowed the crowds at this weekend's race.
More Waikato news
Tragedy: Young female student dies after being hit by train near school
Police said the young female died at the scene despite receiving medical attention.
Teen who gave underage girl drugs before unlawful sex too young to be jailed
The teen is now 20 and due to become a father. His victim was just 15.
Waikato boxer to make professional debut
The event will be held instead of Lani Daniels' world light heavyweight fight.