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From NZ cricket grounds to South Africa, Hamilton boy's dream come true
A Hamilton local's dream is to be a part of the Black Caps one day.
Trees to become play feature at domain
The main feature will be a tree that needs to be removed from Leamington Domain.
Dodd beats Hinds run record
Dodd broke the Hinds' previous record of 1208 runs in just 49 matches.
Police appeal for couple amid concerns for ‘missing’ swimmer
Mystery surrounds fate of man seen jumping into water.
Unashamed, unexplored and unacceptably rude humour in twisted tale
A tribute to the classics meets a very modern telling in Poor Things.
Dazzling dozen: Waikato locals scoop up New Year Honours
Among the recipients are a Major General and a Police Detective Inspector.
Family looking for lifestyle change buy 'living sculpture' for just over $1m
“They loved the quirkiness and the difference of this house."
SH1 cleared after logging truck rolls in Taupō
The road was blocked for a couple of hours after the accident.
Temperatures rising in Auckland after heat warning issued for city
A stifling 98 per cent humidity will make the day feel hotter than the 27C forecast.
Road worker critically injured after being hit by car driven 'at speed'
Man charged after worker struck, nearby staff assaulted and threatened.
Not 'a turkey': Tanker driver helps kākāpō dodge death
Motorist who saved a kākāpō from a Waikato highway initially thought it was a turkey.
Up to 90 minutes added to travel times on Ruapehu highway
Upcoming Ruapehu District roadworks could see 90 minutes added to travel times.
Work to recommence on Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway
Overnight closures in Taupiri and Horotiu begin on January 14.
14-year-old $10k richer after acing Taupō Hole in One Challenge
'We decided to go to the Hole in One for fun, but I didn’t think I’d win.'
Tūwharetoa weavers create 'largest' piupiu for prestigious art event
Group worked up to 12 hours a day over three months to complete garment.
'I was buried alive': Waikato company fined $275k after trench collapsed on worker
Anthony Wanoa had just started at the company when the incident happened.
Eight young ‘prolific offenders’ arrested for aggravated robberies in Waikato
It comes after Waikato police executed a series of warrants yesterday.
New Rotorua council chief executive announced
It comes four months after the previous leader's resignation.
Who's the loser now? Raglan surfer selling his epic hand-crafted bach
US woodworker Dennis Conquest crafted some of first skateboard decks for Santa Cruz brand.
Broken water main forces Thames total water ban
Thames and Thames Valley are under level 5 watering bans after two incidents.
Flowering beauty puts on a once in a decade display
John Brown said it was the first time he had seen them in flower in 10 years.
Waka ama, sunflower farm opening and concerts — here's what's on in the Waikato
The event calendar for the next little while is chocka.
Great weather for big crowd at Coro Classic
Co-organiser Kurt Baker said a few changes were made to improve the event.
Hinuera Rugby & Sports Club celebrates 100 years
After falling apart due to World War I, Hinuera RSC has been strong since 1924.
Foodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads north
It's a unique opportunity to relish in NZ's tastiest artisanal cheese scene.
Hamilton tiger cubs turning into chunky monkeys
Hamilton Zoo's new additions have just turned a week old.
Facing debt's 'huge mountain of fear'
Farming couple say mediator "took the fear away".
Migrants left jobless are sleeping in cars, unable to afford food
Union to hold meeting this afternoon, to update dozens of jobless migrants.
Waikato-Tainui launches High Court action against the Government
Tuku Morgan: 'We do this to protect what has been hard-fought.'
Submissions quadruple on bid to rename National Park village as Waimarino
Iwi calling for the North Island tourist village to revert to its historical name.
'Shattered': Friends mourn woman and mother-in-law killed in Taupō crash
There has been an outpouring of grief after the pair died in a road smash.
Police shot at during pursuit to help teen avoid arrest on bail
The 18-year-old was involved in the armed robbery of two bottle stores.