Key BOP-Waikato highway to close for maintenance
Route between the two regions will close overnight on four consecutive days.
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Ohakune's Top 10 in the top five
The holiday park is a finalist in the national hospitality awards.
Cathedral Cove to reopen in summer after $5m 'short term' fix
The Conservation Minister announced the Government funding boost on Wednesday.
Vote now! Rotorua in running to host Six60 show
Fans are set to decide where the 'One More Show’ tour finale will take place.
Police chose not to charge teacher with child exploitation material on his school laptop
Tribunal says teacher's claim of lack of interest in pornography 'unbelievable'.
Missing Marokopa children: Police tried to get other family members to join appeal
The children's mum was the only family member to speak during a recent police operation.
Rotokura Reserve walk had 'precious' experience in store for local walkers
The reserve is in the Tongariro National Park.
New actors wanted for vintage play
Centre Stage Taupō is on the hunt for talent for its new production.
Who's best in the BoP? Finalists in hospitality awards announced
The awards celebrate the best dining establishments in the region.
Waikato Business Awards draw in record number of entries
The finalists will be announced in September.
Builder's Covid renovation transforms $1m plaster home he wanted to bowl
Luxury riverside home is one of Hamilton's best, says listing agent.
Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
'Adrenaline will be pumping': Dennis Main's last chance to win Young Farmer title
Waikato Bay of Plenty finalist hopes to follow in 2023 winner Emma Poole's footsteps.
Families desperate after ‘miracle' eczema cream forced off shelves
About 193,000 children in NZ have eczema, which is more prevalent in Pasifika and Māori.
Waikato council changes tack on representation proposal
Hauraki District Council agrees to retain the status quo of 13 councillors plus the mayor.
Young Farmers prepare to take over Waikato for grand final
'We’re looking forward to showcasing the mighty Waikato to the rest of the country.'
Hamilton on track for 520 new state homes this year, hundreds more planned
Of Waikato's 582 new social homes being built this year, 520 of them are in Hamilton City.
Olympic snub of young mountain bike star overruled by Sports Tribunal
The tribunal effectively took the decision out of Cycling NZ's hands.
Judge questions lack of alcohol education services for young drink-driver
Tavita Anderson Mckinney, 19, was on a learner's licence.
Teachers go outdoors for enlightenment
DoC and Waikato Regional Council staff develop programme for teachers.
'Desperate': Mum confirmed for $180k surgery in Germany this month
Pam Coburn is preparing for surgery and a 'brutal' recovery.
Beanies and bus stops the talk of the town
Find out what's enthralled and enraged the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Once-timid cat seeking cosy home for winter
Pimento is a shy sweetheart who will make a great house cat.
Taupō sheep dog trial raises $30k for rescue chopper
The fundraising total for the Bayleys Sheepdog Trials near Taupō has been announced.
Taupō embroiderers sew 40 years of memories
A club in Taupō is celebrating 40 years of dedication to craft.
Motorcyclist in critical condition after early morning Hamilton crash
The crash happened at the intersection of Massey and Greenwood Streets in Frankton.
Mum of three reached the bottom, now she's on her way up
After years of pain, Kimi Parata breaks her cycle of offending.
Waikato vet launches special education kit for kids
Anexa Vets hopes to spark an interest in the career of a veterinarian from an early age.
'Just let it happen': 67yo's words about rape to schoolgirl on bus
He touched the teen's thigh as he spoke to her about rape.
NZ beach destinations that are actually better in the bleak mid-winter
Don't wait for summer, these NZ beaches are best seen in winter.
Man narrowly avoids jail for burgling his rugby club
A man convicted and sentenced for burgling his rugby club has narrowly avoided jail.
Sad history of rainbow comedians laid bare
Documentary film delves into the once-secret history of LGBTQIA+ representation in comedy.
Waikato Expressway update: Horotiu southbound on-ramp to close for several weeks
The closures would allow for resurfacing works to take place, NZTA said.
TGH gets into the energy business as its Ruakura Superhub flourishes
Energy demand to grow along with 93ha first stage of the huge business precinct.