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One dead after motorbike crash in Kihikihi, Waikato
The single motorbike crash occurred about 7.45pm last night.
Three women take out top spots in Pureora Hunting Comp
Numbers for the annual competition are back to pre-Covid levels, DoC says.
Whodunnit drama delves into family dynamics
Sam Neill stars in adaptation of a family-centered mystery novel.
Young people encouraged to actively contribute to environmental solutions
Bupa Foundation and NZ Landcare Trust launch Junior Landcare.
Several Waikato roads impacted by NZTA 'reactive repair' works
A variety of safety improvements across the Waikato have started, or will amp up soon.
South Waikato business park on track for 2025 opening
Maraetai Road Intermodal Business Park has been in the works since 2018.
Chiefs Manawa to provide hit-out for USA ahead of Black Ferns clash
Session begins at 4pm on Saturday with the teams doing a mix of gameplay and scenarios.
Karapiro couple nuts about macadamias
Paul Gardiner & Helen Stockman are one season away from seeing the fruits of their labour.
Mild winter could impact Mt Ruapehu ski season
'I would be surprised if this winter actually ended up being really cold.'
Smothering, stomping, drowning: Toddler's hellish torture at hands of Huntly man
Bridjid Tamihana admitted 11 charges relating to the treatment of a 23-month-old girl.
'A good day': Stolen firearms recovered in gang-targeted sting operation
Three men have been arrested and are facing charges following police action.
Hoping to survive the Dead Cow Gully ultra marathon
Runner Jane McAlpine is stronger, fitter and wiser than she's ever been.
Hobbit holes a winner in Waikato BOP Architecture Awards
Three Hobbit Hole facades were excavated and transformed into authentic homes.
University dismissive of public accountability amid former National minister contract probe - Auditor-General
The contract, initially for $288,000, has ballooned to more than $1 million.
Waipā council got it wrong, says Ministry of Internal Affairs
Ministry of Internal Affairs disputes Māori ward consultation claim.
Te Awamutu concert season opener
Te Awamutu Concerts Alive presents Rachel Song and Yune-Sang Yune in concert.
All the club rugby action this weekend
Hinuera’s centenary win over Putāruru sees them the only Div. One side yet to lose.
Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2024 announced
Winner recognised for her outstanding passion and advocacy for the dairy industry.
Thrills, horror and humour: Sweeney Todd Musical comes to Hamilton
Sweeney Todd is considered to be a true Stephen Sondheim masterpiece.
‘We weren’t informed’: Apprentice working on school unaware of asbestos
A former builder recalled the nasty surprise at Maihiihi.
Tokoroa reserve in line for housing development
The local council applied for a partial revocation of Stanley Park.
Coastal restoration projects paused while lizard protocols sorted out
Coastal earthworks could pose a risk to the Coromandel region's lizard populations.
Waikato Club Rugby preview
Former Old Glory DC prop Gordon Fullerton returns for Te Awamutu Sports.
A luxury spa and a 'calming' home: Architecture Awards winners announced
The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.
Man armed with axe jumps out of bushes to rob victim of ute
Bryce Paterson was one of four involved in the armed robbery at Taupiri.
Further aerial searches planned for missing Waikato fisherman
Search efforts have included the use of Coastguard, Navy and Police National Dive Squad.
Museum chair laments lack of funding for heritage and culture
'Over the years, our savings have been eroded by Covid and weather events.'
Souffle wins inaugural carrot cook-off competition
The first-ever carrot cook-off in NZ saw a carrot souffle crowned number one.
Kaivelata prepares for Chiefs debut
Luke Jacobson will ease back into game day off the bench.
Person in serious condition after pedestrian and vehicle collide
Emergency services were notified of the incident in rural South Waikato after 1pm.
Emergency services' event to demonstrate readiness
A volunteer fire brigade is bringing its community together.
Review says Te Huia is 'on track' with high customer satisfaction
Documents recorded 315 individual train delays last year.