Watch: First look at SH25A reopening months ahead of schedule
The news brings a welcome economic boost to the beleaguered Coromandel Peninsula.
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Next Goal Wins: Taika's take on Pacifica football affectionate, but not ground-breaking
Waititi's take on American Samoa's football saga delivers some good laughs.
Bullseye: Hamilton to host New Zealand Darts Masters again
Hamilton hosted the competition for the first time in 2019.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Police have concerns for safety of barefoot man missing in remote area
Police are seeking the whereabouts of a man last seen at Mt Pirongia.
Man reported missing on North Shore found dead
Police said this morning his body was discovered by a member of Search and Rescue.
Auckland man fed up with boy racers opened fire with air gun, injuring one
The 65-year-old fired a single shot with an air rifle at the group of hoons.
Felt 'like a slave': Ex-restaurateurs to pay $423k for exploiting migrant workers
Seven migrants were exploited by the couple in two restaurants over a 12-month period.
Food forest fiends spoil free fruit initiative
Unappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.
Landmark villa: Thames’ ‘grand old lady’ sells for $900,000
The out-of-town owners have restoration plans.
'Utterly blown away by this': Massive mince boost for Big Feed fundraiser
A tonne of mince for every landmark Hickey reaches on his fundraising journey.
Construction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underway
A site blessing was held this week on the dangerous Waikato intersection.
Book takes lovers of old buildings down memory lane
A Bricks & Mortar Legacy: Stories of Commercial Buildings in Te Awamutu 1890 – 1957.
Waipā staff recognised for emergency management response
Mayor Susan O’Regan also thanked the trio on behalf of the Waipā district.
Rates hike for Waipā on the cards
Rates hike of 14.8 per cent for Waipā to meet spiralling costs.
Te Awamutu Countdown re-opens as Woolworths after $6.2m upgrade
Te Awamutu residents get supermarket back after three-month refurbishment.
Watch: Young NZ powerlifter goes viral after 'Kiwi as' podium anthem moment
He captured hearts for his podium performance, but his back story is even more inspiring.
Watch: 'I will die for you': Hauraki-Waikato MP's promise to community
New Zealand's youngest MP since 1853 delivered her maiden speech yesterday.
This festive season, remember we're all human
This Christmas, tap into whatever motivates you to do what is right by your community.
Santa's back in town
Tickets are available now for kids to tell Santa what they want for Christmas.
Thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what's wowed and wound up the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Lotto luck! Hamilton, Auckland players win share of $1m
Two winners share $1 million Lotto first division prize.
'That's my boy': Young man filmed friend having sex with underage girl
He also pressured the girl into performing a sex act on him, and filmed that, too.
Watch: Blaze extinguished after residents told to shelter inside from toxic smoke
Emergency services have now brought the fire under control on Te Rapa Rd.
'Absolute rot': New Minister pushes back on 'beneficiary bashing' critics
'It's a disgrace. There have been massive opportunities.'
State houses built in China, delivered to Hamilton
Kāinga Ora is accelerating its public housing programme.
SH1 re-opens on all four lanes at Rangiriri
Remedial works at the site are wrapping up.
Waikato-Tainui open major hotel development
The Auckland Airport Hotel is a joint project of the airport and Tainui Group Holdings.
Sunflower business blooms from family tragedy
'I lost my sister in a car accident. Sunflowers were the theme at her funeral.'
Six years to refurbish Puahue Community Hall
Project committee battles through Covid and building shortages to deliver Puahue Hall.
Tūrangi elves wanted to help spread Christmas cheer
Help is wanted for Tūrangi's Christmas Day lunch.
Cannabis in rest homes: Kiwi company uses retirees for medicinal tests
Company trialling substitute for sleep and pain medication in aged care facilities.
Cars banned in some streets to curb 'anti-social' drivers
A Waikato council is banning cars on some streets to deal with bad drivers.
Dominic Bird - the tallest All Black ever - hangs up his boots
Bird retires to spend more time with his kids and partner in Wellington.