The biggest Matariki festival just started with lots of events planned for Waikato region.
DoC is urging the public to report illegal dumping at Mangaokewa Reserve in Te Kuiti.
Waikato Regional and Taupo District Council keep Trust on to protect Lake Taupo's water.
Hamilton City Council deals with 13 items behind closed doors today.
The Hamilton Dame Hilda Ross statue is due to receive its information board soon.
Accused was acquitted of murder but is now being sentenced for drugs charges.
The local start-up develops electric mopeds and is planning more zero-emission transport.
Commissioners sharply rebuke two authorities who opposed Sleepyhead Estate.
"I am absolutely consumed, consumed with grief," widow of heart surgery patient says.
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Discounted tattoos for donated food in Huntly. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Furoshiki looks amazing and it's recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Famous Opoutere Youth Hostel may be closed next year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
"They don't care about locals. It's all about money." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
From speaking no English to an interpreter graduate. Made with Funding from NZ On Air.
It's too cheap to dump rubbish, says new report. Made with Funding from NZ On Air
Only line marking and concrete on the final part of pathway are left to do before opening.
Former principal could only refer police to the COO when told of the bomb threat.
Run-down property on Paratai Drive sells for $5.45m.
A house in a newly created neighbourhood can offer buyers major benefits.
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Waka Kotahi NZTA has told councils not to expect as much road funding as they had sought.
"Not enough to alleviate pressure" - Southland Feds sharemilker chairman Jason Herrick.
ACC has spent more than $383 million on farm-related injuries in the past five years.
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Sharon Margaret Bradley failed in her bid to keep her name permanently secret.
A truck crash has forced the closure of State Highway 1 at the Bombay Hills.
Mongrel Mob boss repeats allegations of police and media bias.
'I was over the moon.'
Opportunities offer an exciting time for the performing arts in Hamilton.
Allied HOB Keppler Premier edged St Peter's Premier in the only close game of the round.
Sharon Bradley was jailed for four years and five months after stealing $2m from her employer, loses name suppression. Video / Belinda Feek
Police are executing "a number of search warrants" across the country.
An eight-hour nurses' strike will go ahead on Wednesday, affecting all public hospitals.
While the service won't be at full capacity for a while 22 patients will be treated today.
Meet the recipients of this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Educating audiences on the empowerment and healing potential of music and the arts.
Young talent shines at annual Smokefreerockquest regional competition.
Council says move will improve connectivity between the east and west biking community.
Bin inspector Naomi checks Hamilton's bins for contamination and educates community.