Why $100m new Te Huia rail service may not last: report
Analysis claims the service costs more than taking a car and creates more carbon.
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Agtech start-up proving to be trailblazers in the primary sector
Cropsy Technologies addresses problems of pests, disease, and managing crops.
Uber reads: Two Waikato libraries set up home delivery
Taumarunui and Thames libraries are ensuring their services stay available to everyone.
A man's haunted life after serving as a Dutch intelligence officer
The 40-year-old has a month to get to terms with his name being published.
New exhibition scratches at the surface of a forgotten art
Objects crafted by sailors, whalers, and prisoners throughout the 19th century.
Balloons Visit Waipā cancelled
Decision made to cancel popular balloon event for 2022, due to red light restrictions.
New apartments, offices or townhouses, no longer required to provide car park spaces
City council looking at options to counter negative consequences of the change.
Mighty River Domain back to hosting events
Lake Karapiro's domain will host North Island Junior Rowing Regatta at end of February.
Missing since December: Ōtorohanga dad still on run with three children
A warrant was issued for his arrest on January 11 when he failed to turn up to court.
Action group proposes two alternative Three Waters models
Communities for Local Democracy studied a modified current model and a regional entity.
Young entrepreneur starts photography business
Student turns love of motorsport, people and photography into business.
School treemendously contributes to native plant growth
Rhode Street School wins environmental education initiative TREEmendous Programme.
Death of Auckland fisherman in Meremere being treated as suspicious
The body of a fisherman was recovered from the Whangamarino River late Tuesday night.
Dog-fight looms as pooch sightings increase at Waipa no-dog zone
The Mighty River Domain is a no-dog zone, reminds council threatening stricter sanctions.
SH29 Kaimai Range roadworks rescheduled
Scheduled overnight travel windows between Waikato and the Bay of Plenty
Business owners dedicating profits to changing lives
Founders surprised by number of people with a heart to start 'good' businesses
Round the world remains repatriated
Soldier's separated remains repatriated 158 years after death from Waikato War wound.
Updates planned for Walk of Fame
Opportunity to update images and text for Te Awamutu Walk of Fame.
Falling tree misses killing man by 'half a second'
"I saw the tree, I swore and then there was a bang."
Live: Testing centres overwhelmed, church among latest exposure sites
Only close contacts and those who have symptoms should get tested for Covid: Minister.
Bus services trimmed due to driver shortage
Buses will operate on a reduced timetable from next week due to Covid and driver shortages
Fairfield Project makes Hamilton a greener place
The local community group planted more than 20,000 trees to restore Kukutāruhe gully.
Assaulted man dies in Waikato Hospital
A scene examination at a Taneatua property is continuing today.
Truck driver injured after serious crash in Hamilton East
The crash is completely blocking the intersection and power lines are down at the scene.
MBIE prosecution: Hamilton man, company to fight charges of underpaying workers
Gaurav Batra and GSK Holdings entered not guilty pleas to their charges today.
Tradie complainants: Concrete contractor to fight fraud allegations
Jason Lambert is heading to trial on numerous charges.
Freightways invests $2.7M in rubbish solution to building supplies shortage
Tetra Pak and fast food cartons, previously not recyclable, now become building board.
Credit union joins Tonga support efforts
The finance organisation donated $10,000 to the Waikato Tongan Community Charity Trust
Waipā district weathers storm
Tree contractor and council between them field more than 200 calls for help after storm.
A matter of pride in Matamata
The local council is on the hunt for feedback on how to revamp Matamata
GPs brace for Omicron onslaught as phase 2 response begins tonight
Practises are preparing to get even busier as Omicron cases are expected to soar.
College urges kindness after student tests positive for Covid
Te Awamutu College swings into action following positive Covid case.
Massive effort given to clear downed trees and to restore power to homes
Most of the power should be restored to the remaining homes today.
Council in cleanup mode after cyclone
Zoo closed for two days while storm damage and debris cleared