Waikato Hospital wait times soar to 'distressing' levels
One woman had suspected internal bleeding and still was not seen by a doctor.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Waikato News
Emotional meeting held over mill closures, Winstone Pulp considers closing entire operation
Winstone Pulp is looking at closing its entire operation due to high power rates.
Piarere roundabout to be in use from September
Construction of the roundabout got underway in January.
Review: Be More Chill a ‘high-energy' show
OPINION: It's a confident debut for Bold Theatre.
Acting CEO for Tainui Group Holdings announced
Current CEO Chris Joblin announced his resignation in June.
‘Keep the lights on’: Community rallies over mills threat
'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'
World's biggest YouTuber gives away $50k to Kiwi lifesaver after cave survival
The YouTuber headed underground in New Zealand - and millions tuned in.
Hauraki questions local share of gambling money
Not all of the community share stays in the community.
'Only option': Council sells property to recover rates
The council said it is the first time in almost 20 years it has had to resort this action.
Niwa sends new research vessel on maiden voyage to Hauraki Gulf
A Hauraki Gulf Marine Park-wide survey of this detail has not been done before.
Review: Mark Wahlberg's The Union 'a bit silly' but also a load of fun
OPINION: Sit back, expect nothing and enjoy the ride.
Helicopter rescues costing at least $8000 an hour
A rescue helicopter service has revealed how much it costs.
Popular book fair bucks the retail trend
Steady sales over four days results in record income of more than $20k.
Police name victim of fatal SH29 crash
The two-vehicle crash closed the highway for several hours.
Te Awamutu-based GPC Powerlifting Nationals sees 29 world records
Te Awamutu's GPC Nationals saw 100 entrants, 29 world records, and 96 national records bro
Orange river: What early tests revealed
Regional council confirms preliminary results after the river turned bright orange.
Waikato's best pies found in Hamilton, Tīrau, Tuakau, Taupō
The recent Bakels NZ Pie Awards featured creations from six local bakeries.
'Ambitious plans': Uni seeks more student accommodation
The campus is expected to grow by about 500 students by 2028.
Shepherd turned event whiz in line for award
The NZ Event Awards 2024 finalists feature six nominees from Waikato.
Former political figure found guilty of indecent assault
The man has been found guilty on eight charges of indecent assault dating to the 1990s.
All Blacks Sevens star Leroy Carter joins Gallagher Chiefs on two-year deal
Carter, a World Rugby Sevens Player nominee, switches to Chiefs after Olympics quarter-fin
Senita Lauaki scores in Waikato Rugby debut, following brother Sione's legacy
Senita Lauaki, brother of late All Black Sione, debuts for Waikato in 26-20 win.
People warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing done
More rain could turn the river orange again this week.
Waikato athletes shine: 13 of New Zealand’s 20 Olympic medals from Paris 2024
Cambridge rowers Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors won gold, defeating reigning champions.
Dairy company made false ‘100% Pure NZ’ claims on products from India
Dairy company fined $420k for misleading customers.
Urgency called for in tackling invasive seaweed
Concerns raised Government is not doing enough to tackle caulerpa.
Energy crisis: Financial hit to power companies and customers revealed
Manufacturers are curtailing production and power companies are losing earnings.
Two injured after police vehicle and quad bike crash
The quad bike's two occupants are in 'moderate and serious conditions'.
'Not mature enough': New security guard called police about a fake supermarket shooting
Leah Grayling made several hoax 111 calls and would laugh when police turned up.
Malnourished puppies found beside river now thriving
Four malnourished puppies rescued near Ohakune are doing well under Rukmini Vadke's care.
'Challenging': 4000-patient clinic has no permanent GP
Sometimes locums cannot be found so practices are running with 'insufficient GPs'.
Velvetleaf still poses a risk to farms - FAR
A wrap of the FAR projects taking place around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
Mystery solved! Cause of bright orange river at Karangahake Gorge revealed
Sediment from an old mine is confirmed as the cause of the Ōhinemuri River's unusual hue.
Coromandel ponders problem of shrinking, ageing workforce
Thames-Coromandel population growth driven by older migrants and projected to stall.