Waipā District Council to float major waste initiatives
New approach to waste minimisation will leverage Government funding of $400,000.
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Dung beetles a natural solution to farm waste problems
A sustainable solution to the environmental and economic challenges we face today.
Council poised for cyanobacteria outbreak at Lake Ngā Roto
It's "not a question of if, but when the next outbreak occurs", says Waipā council.
Christmas comes early for Cambridge skaters
Halfway there and due to be completed by March.
No more ram raids in Te Awamutu says The Bollard Guy
New local business aims to make the protection of building more affordable.
Nine people arrested after aggravated robberies in Hamilton
Enquiries are ongoing and further arrests may be made, police say.
Special Olympics TA buoyed after Summer Games medal haul
Hamilton hosts Special Olympics National Summer Games for the first time.
The loneliness of the long-distance swimmer
Endurance swimmer Mark Lenaarts was inspired by the memory of his father.
Heat alert trial expands this summer in response to ‘human-induced climate change’
Alerts will be triggered by a record or near-record temperature.
Honouring Queen Elizabeth's only visit to Te Awamutu
A longtime project to commemorate Queen's only visit to Te Awamutu comes to fruition.
Te Awamutu unveiling moving for royal photographer
Royal photographer describes moving scenes at plaque unveiling in Te Awamutu.
Contractors under pressure to complete highway works before end of renewal season
More work will have to be done during summer holiday travel times.
More time to enjoy the scenery on SH2 this summer, says NZTA
Slightly slower but steady traffic flows means safer travel for all, says Waka Kotahi,
Youths arrested after Waikato burglaries
Four youths have been arrested after burglaries in Te Awamutu and Cambridge.
Plan for a safe-as, Covid-free Waikato summer
There are already 3000 active Covid cases in Waikato this week.
Council workers make disgusting finds as they hand-sort yellow bins
Some recycling bins are so contaminated, the whole truckload has to go to landfill.
Rugby: Te Awamutu can claim former All Black Ant Strachan
Former All Black Ant Strachan has worked in high-performance sport for more than 20 years.
Rescue chopper completes 53 life-saving missions in Waikato, King Country, Coromandel
Donations needed as crew ready to remain on standby all summer
‘Tried to force her off the road’: Man’s descent into violence as relationship crumbles
Months later he left a red mark around her neck after trying to strangle her.
'These people are now out of control': Police front after arrests in burglary spree
Police due to reveal more details after spate of burglaries in Waikato overnight.
Diversity and inclusion in action: Supporting ethnic communities to settle well
Judges: ‘HMS Trust is doing great work and people need to know about it.’
Police on the hunt after series of burglaries in Waikato overnight
Authorities in the Waikato region have been kept busy with multiple incidents overnight.
Te Kowhai beekeeper couple buzzing for mānuka
Margaret and Bill Bennett were involved in developing the UMF system for mānuka honey.
Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge gives hope for Christmas
The lodge offers comfortable rooms, nourishing meals and caring staff.
Swimmers: check before you dive in
Predictions of a hot summer ahead point to more incidents of blooms appearing.
Hamilton dairy worker’s fingers chopped off by machete-wielding robbers
Young expectant father has lost two digits in the attack.
Dog owners reminded to ‘know before you go’ this summer
There are no one-size-fits-all rules, so it is crucial to do your homework.
Waikato Dio girls paint houses for Habitat for Humanity
Doing real mahi while learning about housing need and social justice.
Gift or adopt something different at Christmas - like a fungus or a fuzzweed moth
They may not be pretty, but every part of the eco-system deserves a voice.
keep your dogs away from kiwis
Keeping the Kiwis safe in their homes while holidaying with dogs.
Impressive year in mini motocross for Jai Gibson
The first proper mini motocross season has gone well for the local rider.
Speak out to stop a loved one from drink-driving this summer
It's vital you take your responsibility for other people's safety seriously.
Six Walk of Fame inductees unveil their pou
Te Awamutu's latest stars inducted onto Walk of Fame.
Ceremony welcomes new citizens to the city
Ceremony sees 183 people welcomed to Hamilton and New Zealand