Fieldays 2021 impressions

Life Flight opens new Waikato air ambulance base

Life Flight NZ, the charitable trust that operates the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and a fleet of air ambulance planes, opened its new aeromedical Waikato airbase at Hamilton Airport last week.

Gourmet in the Gardens celebrates 10 years

What started on the Hamilton Gardens’ Turtle Lake hillside, with just 14 food stalls under gazebos and a handful of food trucks, has now grown into a roster of 26 food trucks, offering a range of cuisines.

Koroneihana 2025

Pride and excitement filled Tūrangawaewae Marae last week as the Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Nga wai hono i te po, 28, presented her first public speech as part of the Koroneihana celebrations.

All Blacks connect with fans in Hamilton ahead of test match against France

The Tron is coming down from its All Blacks fever after the recent test-match finale against France. The All Blacks were in Hamilton for the whole week ahead of the game, which gave them a chance to mix and mingle with fans.

NZ Army gunners prepare for exercise in Papua New Guinea in Waiouru

The New Zealand Army is gearing up for a significant exercise in Papua New Guinea this month. Ahead of the overseas exercise, New Zealand Army gunners from 16th Field Regiment, Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery (RNZA) conducted a mortar live firing exercise in the Waiouru Military Training Area.

Saint Pius X Catholic Church Tokoroa gets new roof

The Tokoroa community is coming together to replace the roof of Saint Pius X Catholic Church - an effort that reminds some people of the days when the church was first built in the early 1960s.

NZ Forest Products Ltd final reunion

More than 260 people travelled from across New Zealand and Australia to be part of the last reunion of former NZ Forest Products Ltd employees at the Tokoroa Club last weekend. The event organisers said it was likely the final reunion as the number of former employees continued to decline.

Paige Suisted's cancer journey

Doctors have told Paige Suisted she has 18 months to live. She is determined to live each moment to the fullest.

House of the Year 2024

The annual House of the Year competition showcases the best in residential buildings and exceptional workmanship on projects across New Zealand. There are seven regional competitions, held throughout July and August, of which the winners feature in the Top 100 list before undergoing a second round of judging. In total, the seven regional competitions drew in close to 300 entries this year.

Te Awamutu Civic Service Anzac Day 2024

Locals gathered together to commemorate Anzac Day at the Te Awamutu Anzac Green.

Kaimanawa wild horse muster

Wild Kaimanawa horses are rounded up on the Central Plateau and sent off to become domestic horses. The horses disturb unique native flora and fauna if the population gets too large so must be thinned out each year.

Supercars Taupō 2024

The festivities kicked off on Thursday in Taupō ahead of the three-day Supercars event, the inaugural year for the town.

Balloons over Waikato 2024

Over 20 balloons, including one shaped like a polar bear, are taking to the sky above Hamilton for the festival.

Ironkidz Taupō 2024

531 children and teens took part in this year's Ironkidz.

31st Te Pahū Twilight 2024 Moto-X Series

Round two of the 31st Te Pahū Twilight 2024 Moto-X Series at Findsen Farm. Photos / Arthur Uden

Boon Street Art Festival 2023

Boon Street Art Festival brightened up Hamilton East and the CBD on the weekend. Seven artists brought love and colour to blank walls across the city, most of the walls were located near the newly opened Made Market precinct. The artists painting the town not only red were Jesse Mosen, Cinzah, Gary Venn, Kell Sunshine, Haser and Alice Alva and Koryu. The Waikato Herald went along and captured some of the action.

Graffiato Taupō 2023

2023 marked Graffiato's tenth year, with ten contributing artists creating murals in Taupō's CBD over Labour Weekend.

Te Awamutu Sports’ World Cup dreams undone in quarter finals

Te Awamutu Sports’ dream of a deep run in the inaugural World Amateur Rugby Festival in southern France took a turn in the quarter finals as a spirited Tongan (Kolomotu’a Rugby Club) side rode their size and strong offload game to beat the New Zealanders 13-15.

Te Awamutu College Rugby Club Awards 2023

The Te Awamutu College Rugby Club prize giving was held at the college hall last Tuesday, celebrating an exciting 2023 season of schoolboy footy.

Te Awamutu Sports cruise through pool play in inaugural World Amateur Rugby Festival

Te Awamutu Sports French touring party cruised through the pool stages of the Inaugural World Amateur Rugby Festival in Port de Bouc, with a perfect three from three record, dispatching France, Belgium and Uruguay in comfortable fashion.

Te Awamutu College First XV v NZ Barbarians Area Schools

Wednesday afternoon saw Te Awamutu College First XV take on the NZ Barbarians Area Schools team at Albert Park in their final match of 2023. The friendly game saw the NZ Barbarians Area Schools win 34-7. Te Awamutu College scored their points through an impressive Corbin Fleming try and a Thomas Frandi conversion.

Photos: Te Awamutu pilots help in Canadian wildfires

Pilot brothers Matt and Tom Otto will work for up to 42 days at a time helping extinguish Yellowknife wildfires.

Te Aroha community comes together to give Coulter Bridge a revamp

Frankton Thunder 2023 draws in thousands of petrolheads

Hamilton mega strike

Workers strike in central Hamilton during Thursday's nationwide mega strike.

PPTA strike action

PPTA Te Wehengarua warned the strike would cause widespread disruption and argued the Government’s pay offer failed to address worsening staff shortages and soaring workloads.

Crews battle major overnight blaze at Hamilton commercial building

Crews were called to a fire at a block of shops on Masters Ave in Hillcrest, Hamilton overnight.

Orca seen at a Whitianga beach

Three orca were spotted swimming only 3 metres away from two women at a Whitianga beach. Video / Hayley Jones