Top jockey caught with cocaine in his system claims he mistakenly ingested it in a drink
The A-class jockey has now been given his second ban from the sport since 2021.
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Police arrest 18yo for allegedly ramming cop car with ute at Hamilton ‘invasion’ boy racer event
Over 1000 people gathered on Saturday night. They shot fireworks at officers.
'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae
'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.
$22m wharf upgrade set to go ahead
A $21.95 million Coromandel wharf upgrade is set to go ahead.
Safety of new Cambridge roundabout raises debate
Council-commissioned post-construction audit gives thumbs-up to contentious roundabout.
One person in serious condition after water tanker rolls
One patient was taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
Stolen ute believed to have been used to ram police car
A police officer was knocked to the ground during the incident.
Former political figure accused of indecent assault
The person in question has ongoing name suppression, but is not a sitting MP.
Watch: Hayden Wilde left miffed by rival's celebration in latest showdown
History repeated for the Olympic silver medallist after having to settle for second.
Trust opens up funding to those who do good in the community
The trust helps more than 50 community groups in Waihī Beach and surrounds.
Act Party notably absent at Māori King’s Koroneihana
Political leaders are descending on Tūrangawaewae Marae for the first time since elected.
'Poor evidence': Health NZ reviewing diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Kiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.
Have you seen Lavanda? Police, family fear for girl, 15, missing in Waikato
She was last seen in the rural community of Tapapa yesterday evening.
Watch - 'Hostile and violent': Boy racer events orchestrated to attack cops - police union
Video footage shows a ute reversing at speed to ram a police vehicle.
Home Kills film tour brings Waikato and BOP to the big screen
Home Kills film tour hits Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel cinemas with Q&A sessions
Watch: Four police cars damaged in 'hostile, violent' car event
Four police cars were damaged in total.
Watch: Ute rams police car during 'Hamilton invasion' as boy racers descend on city
The ute can be seen reversing at speed and ramming the police car.
Thames gym fighting fit and ready to expand
Club punching above its weight and keen to welcome more members of the community.
Waikato FPC make three changes for Canterbury clash in Farah Palmer Cup
Jade Coates and Tafiau Fetalaiga set for their 10th Waikato cap, earning their Mooloo Bell
'Hot' Kiwi baker is selling NZ's 'sexiest kitchen'
Former contestant of hit TV show reveals the secrets of his luxury lifestyle property.
Meet Cortez Ratima, the new breed of halfback named after a shoe
All Blacks and Chiefs halfback's name comes from his father's favourite sneaker.
'Used to it': Five young cousins speak out against sexual abuser
The man has now been jailed for 12 years and six months.
'Does someone have to die?': Dog attack victim and locals fume over lack of action
Victim and locals angry no one has been charged for vicious dog attack in Tairua.
Retro Valley opening for Reece Mastin at The Factory
Waikato band Retro Valley will open for Reece Mastin at The Factory Hamilton this Saturday
Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum
Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.
Musician who wrote debut album over five years of high school wins recognition
Music provides 'safe space' for young musician and youth advocate.
Paeroa musician hits the right notes and wins national recognition
Annafinau Tukuitoga is strumming up a storm with her brand of bluegrass.
All Blacks star apologises to teammates after missing bus to airport
The player apologised after missing the bus – what Robertson did next revealed.
New Human Rights Commission leadership announced
Appointments for human rights and equal employment opportunities roles.
Council yet to establish origins of asbestos at Taupō landfill
The council says it is too early to tell how many customers are affected.
Waikato Rugby lends Christian Leali’ifano to injury-hit Auckland squad
Auckland Rugby thanks Waikato Rugby for loaning Leali'ifano amid injury woes.
Grandmother wins appeal over $400 freedom camping fine after beach visit
'I'd sooner go to prison than pay for it,' says woman after receiving infringement notice.
Writing was 'one of my weaker areas' says 16-year-old author of three books
“I just want to inspire youth to know they can do anything possible no matter what."
‘Don’t be scared, mate’: Councillors defend Māori ward
Councillors are talking with the community about the future of Ruapehu's Māori ward.