Waikato Lifestyle news
On the Up: Meet the world's oldest motorcycle racer
100-year-old racer Les Harris leads a final lap from a ute, surrounded by family and fellow riders.
How MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke ended up in Stan Walker’s latest music video
She sings the same pao (poem) that preceded a haka she led in Parliament.
White Chapel Jak, Super Rugby - here's what's on in the Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.
A Minecraft Movie achieves record-breaking box office feat
The NZ-filmed movie had the biggest US opening since Deadpool & Wolverine.
Low-stakes fun: Minecraft movie captivates kids and adults alike
The film blends live-action with a vibrant, stylised Minecraft world.
Supercars and Night of Champions - here's what's on in the Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
‘Edgy’ comedian Jimmy Carr set to return to the NZ regions he previously roasted
The comedian's previous remarks about some NZ towns ruffled Kiwi feathers.
Don’t be fooled: 10 April Fool’s pranks you may have fallen for
It's the first of the month, keep your wits about you.
Review: James and the Giant Peach a fun family show
Hamilton Playbox Theatre stages adaptation of Roald Dahl’s much-loved tale.
Ben Elton puts on extra shows in regional towns after big demand
The popular comedian is on tour with his programme Authentic Stupidity.
Lifestyle news around NZ
Got peas? This plant-based milk is healthy and good for the planet
Pea milk might be more sustainable and nutritious than most of its counterparts.
Embracing divisive food combos: Kiwis share their guilty pleasures
Chefs and food lovers reveal the weird combos they love – and the ones they can’t stand.
Most people don’t get enough fibre - this simple advice can help
Eating legume pastas such as edamame can boost your intake of both fibre and protein.
More Waikato Lifestyle news
Running of the sheep and Relay for Life – here’s what’s on in the Waikato
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A weekend exploring Ruapehu’s Adventure Highway
The Ruapehu district has a surprising number of attractions, apart from the mountains
Hot air balloons ready to take to the skies above Waikato
From March 18 to 22, more than 20 hot air balloons will lift off from Hamilton.
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.
Why power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to help
Power bills will rise by $10 monthly per household from April 1.
Country music star returns to NZ - this time as headliner
You can win a double pass to see him live at Spark Arena.
'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm
"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".