Waikato news
'It takes a village' to support a mum who's lost a baby
Without any prenatal warning baby Connor died at just one hour old.
Waikato Muslims to showcase Māori Quran
Shakil Ahmad Monir spent more than 20 years working on the Māori Quran.
Cultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist
'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'
Walkway project to connect community with local history and nature
Planning for the walkway through in the small Waikato village started two years ago.
Multimillion-dollar library rebuild project starts taking shape
Hauraki District Council is looking for someone to build a new community hub.
Rosy weekend ahead for Te Awamutu garden ramblers
The date has been set for the 2024 Altrusa Home & Garden Ramble and Rose Show.
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'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be
However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.
International flights return to Hamilton
Jetstar brings international travel to Australia back to Hamilton Airport.
Orange river caused by 128-year-old mine shaft
Warnings still in place on Ōhinemuri River with high arsenic levels in sediment.
Taupō tourism operator makes splash on national stage
Resilient tourist operator gains award, two decades on.
Four neighbouring homes up for grabs at the beach
They used to be part of Whitianga backpacker lodge.
I speak Māori everywhere I can and encourage others to do the same - Potaka
Tama Potaka speaks Māori at every opportunity
Waikato sports news
'Best balance': Robertson on changes to All Blacks team
Scott Robertson has made four changes to the starting side.
First XV random awards: The best fans, strips, referees and more
Sacred Heart supporters shine in the 2024 First XV season's best moments and awards.
Marsh remains upbeat despite loss of crack 2YO
“She’s gone for a wind operation, she’ll be back into the New Year."
Waikato business news
Waikato Chamber of Commerce shifts to Union Square in Hamilton CBD
A new development in Hamilton CBD includes 23,000 square metres of office space.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Karl Davis
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.
Waikato lifestyle news
Photo exhibition of student works
Students put on a photography exhibiton of their favourite works.
To the guinea pigs go the spoils from show - as hundreds turn out to see them compete
There's nothing like a good rodent show to pull the punters.
Rural news
The Country: Winston Peters on Parliament standards
Winston Peters, Peter Newbold, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell.
Education changes: Area schools ‘copping it from all directions’
North Canterbury area schools (Years 1 to 13) say they're struggling to keep up.
Farmers push for rural ward in South Wairarapa
South Wairarapa farmers say rural and urban interests can be worlds apart.
OneRoof property news
Tony Alexander: Why do Kiwi houses cost nine times the average income?
It's best to forget the housing market of the 80s and 90s.
Block NZ judge: 'I’d be very surprised if The Block returns. Actually, I don’t think it will'
Reality TV show's demise is a "shame" but not a surprise.
Four neighbouring homes up for grabs at the beach
They used to be part of Whitianga backpacker lodge.
Car news & advice
We need this Toyota Hilux Champ motorhome in NZ
Toyota's low-cost ute for the ASEAN markets gets a cool campervan makeover.
Lando Norris tackles Silverstone in a life-size Lego Technic McLaren P1
Watch the F1 star drive a car made of more than 300,000 Lego pieces!
BYD Sealion 6 achieves five-star ANCAP safety rating
BYD's newest local offering scored top marks in crash testing.
More Waikato news
'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says
“We are legally allowed on the road and should be able to do so safely.”
New projections: How is the climate likely to change where you live?
New projections out to 2090 indicate NZ could grow warmer and drier than earlier forecast.
Auckland police kept busy during two 'dangerous' attempts to evade arrest
A man associated with the Head Hunters has been arrested after traversing Auckland.
Person dies in Waikato workplace incident
Emergency services were called to a Cambridge address at 12.30pm on Tuesday.
Watch: Cliff Curtis appears stunned by interview at boxing match
An interview from the knockout fight has gone viral.
Walk to Talk returns to Waikato in support of I am Hope
Lawrence Wilkinson will host Ōhaupō's 12-Hour Walk to Talk again this month.
'Massive': Why Jetstar flights are good news for Tauranga and Rotorua
Flights to two Australian cities will soon be available closer to home.