Koroneihana: Politicians urged not to use Māori as 'political football'
Leaders of major parties attempted to woo Māori - Luxon even put on his dancing shoes.
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Kīngitanga leads remembrance ceremony for the departed
Kīngi Tūheitia has welcomed iwi leaders to Tūrangawaewae to honour loved ones.
Te Pāti Māori promotes youth to Parliament list
Te Pāti Māori Waikato-Tainui candidate at No 4 on Party list
Hamilton celebrates multicultural community
Hamilton City Council will host a special event to welcome newcomers to the city.
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Works at city intersection will future-proof busy commuter route.
Some disruption to lanes while road works are completed.
Hamilton tenor sings in Australian Singing Competition finals
The University of Waikato opera student is one of five finalists.
‘Out of the blue’: Farmer’s surprise cancer diagnosis after no symptoms
A growing chorus of voices now says the screening age should be lowered across the board.
Transport Minister and contractor give Kopu-Hikuai Road update
David Parker reaffirmed today the project was on track for a March 2024 completion
'You are the highest chain of command': Mongols gang president jailed
Jim 'JD' Thacker has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison.
Waikato snowboarder wins double gold at national comp
The Special Olympics National Winter Games were held in Wānaka last week.
Another blow to Auckland ferry travel as Coromandel summer service off water
Fullers360 says it is lacking the workforce to operate the route.
Trio of experts repeat women's workshops
A women’s-only workshop is aimed at helping women in relationship disputes.
Three injured after car and logging truck crash, SH1 reopens
Police were called to the Waitahanui accident about 12.30pm.
Arrest in relation to sudden death of Taupō man
Police are investigating the sudden death of a Taupō man on August 13.
State Highway 5 reopened after serious crash
State Highway 5 has reopened several hours after a morning crash near Pohokura.
Children's authors on tour around the Waikato
Four Kiwi authors are coming to six local towns to spread the love for reading.
Thousands anticipated at 17th annual Koroneihana at Tūrangawaewae Marae
It's the first time in three years the event won’t be affected by Covid-19 restrictions.
'He never had a bed': Mongols vice president's 'shocking' road to 16 years jail
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Dire prediction of 12-18 months of reduced income for farmers
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Government unveils $20b transport plan - but fuel taxes going up 12 cents to pay for it
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Increased risk of injury or death: Cathedral Cove tracks closed for summer
People urged to stay away from the cove and nearby bays.
Specialist nurse raising awareness and money for rare diseases
Specialist nurse tackling mountain to raise funds and awareness of rare diseases.
Waikato councils unite for special local te reo Māori project
Hauraki, Matamata-Piako and Thames-Coromandel want to nurture growth of te reo Māori.
Art Attack Workshop to be held this Saturday
Animal Protection: Youth International Art Exhibition creations to begin this Saturday.
Warm hearts and warm jerseys thanks to knitting group
A group of residents at a Taupō retirement village have been stitching for a good cause.
'High danger': Risk avalanches could hit Ruapehu mountain huts, skiers warned
'There is a very real risk of avalanches around club huts', mountain operator says.
Local business fuels learning and play
Students at a Taupō school receive daily hot lunches and sports equipment from Pita Pit.
Drawing on genius to take top award
A Taupō author has taken home a top accolade at national book awards.
Hospital disposed of potential evidence in patient death case
Blood drained during the procedure was thrown away with other disposable waste.
Waipā project reconnects community with awa
Thousands of native plants have been added to the riparian margin along the Waipā River.