Temporary housing service kicks in for thousands with ruined homes after Cyclone
Up to 1800 are expected to seek temporary accommodation while homes are rebuilt.
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Kihikihi site eyed for housing, skatepark
Community consultation will be a critical part of drafting a master plan.
Innovation Awards welcomes entries from youth innovators
Fieldays changes the age for the Young Innovator Award category to 19 and under.
Ruapehu District Council shoots dog attacking cattle
The dog was chasing and biting cattle at the Taumarunui showgrounds.
This is how long reopening vital Coromandel route could take
Cost of work to reinstate SH25a “in the tens of millions".
‘Dirty and disgusted’: Man, 65, in court over sex act in front of woman
Owen Cowley was working on a central Hamilton building site when the incidents occurred.
Waikato councils adopt flood struck communities
Local councils joined an LGNZ campaign to support areas affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Coromandel prepares for more rain to come
The Peninsula is set to be hit with about 180mm of rain from late this afternoon.
Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run vists Puahue School
Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run organisation visits Puahue School.
Hamilton Arts Festival celebrates kick off
The much-loved Festival opens today and celebrates 25th anniversary.
Smith tops Ministocks in Paradise
Te Kūiti ministock racer Caleb Smith does region proud in Rotorua.
Work starts on two more Rototuna roundabouts to boost safety
Speeds need to be safe for everyone, not just those behind the wheel.
Orange rain warning for Hawke's Bay, Coromandel, Gisborne; alert for Auckland rain, possible thunderstorms before dawn
'People in these areas are advised to prepare as best they can in case of a downpour'.
Waitakaruru Arboretum reopens after cylone closed park
The park also has the opening of its very own cafe in the pipeline.
Hamilton Arts Festival 2023 programme kicks off
Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa has launched its programme for 2023.
Chiefs Manawa release squad for first Super Rugby Aupiki game
11 players are set to mark their Super Rugby debut on Saturday.
Fatal fight: Jury finds one of two cousins guilty in road-rage death
The jury deliberated for almost 10 hours to reach their verdicts this afternoon.
Chiefs squad against Crusaders includes nine All Blacks
Six Waikato boys are part of the squad of 23 for Gallagher Chiefs vs Crusaders.
Polocrosse players from throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty head to Tokoroa
Watch the action, spectators welcome and entry is free.
Kihikihi site eyed for housing potential and new skatepark
Council committee approves first step in developing Stockade Reserve.
Biggest-ever Waipā District Council roadshow ready to roll
Views sought on issues like climate change, housing intensification and transport.
Hato Hone St John volunteer roles available
Serving your community with Hato Hone St John is a rewarding choice.
Sustainable cemeteries on the table for Waipā
Changes to Waipā's cemeteries proposed to prevent overcrowding and improve facilities.
Working together to restore the life force of Pirongia maunga
Generations are working together to restore the life force of a sacred maunga.
Funding boost speeds up work on safe cycleways, walkways
Council able to deliver on key projects which already have community support.
Jury retires to deliberate verdicts in Ōtorohanga road-rage manslaughter
The jury began its deliberations about 11.15am today.
Waka Kai reaches isolated Coromandel communities
Coromandel switched into recovery mode, with relief efforts coming from all sides.
HCC wants Water Services Legislation Bill withdrawn
The council made a submission on two Three Waters reform bills introduced in December.
Waipā Libraries Heritage Month brings Te Awamutu history to life
Researching historic cemeteries reveals fascinating stories.
Boy racers beware as new driving prohibition announced
Waipā District Council has pushed ‘go’ on proposal to ban non-exempt cars on some roads.
Stop-go on SH31 Kāwhia Road for urgent slip repairs
Contractors will be undertaking urgent repairs on SH31 Kāwhia Road tomorrow.
Most regional ratepayers in for a rates rise of between $50 and $95
Economic conditions “changed dramatically” since 1.6 per cent rates rise forecast.
No 8 wire awards to be judged by metal artist
Methven-based sculptor Hannah Kidd will judge this year's Fieldays competition.
Three Waters: Councils' effort to keep control of water assets fails
What the High Court said about a district council's challenge to Three Waters legislation.