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Frankton in for rail revival as Glenbrook train joins Frankton Thunder
The much-loved community event announced its steamy star as part of 2024 line-up.
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.
Road works scheduled for key western Waikato routes
NZTA Waka Kotahi has released details of new work planned in the next two weeks.
Gambit goes 'down the rabbit hole' in search of a magic career
He's competing with superheroes and princess parties but he does bring the magic.
Holiday over - it's back to road works for Waikato crews
NZTA is reminding Waikato motorists of significant upcoming roadworks.
Businesswoman dedicates career to normalising Māori culture
Simpson's goal is to improve outcomes for Māori, for current and future generations.
Up to 90 minutes added to travel times on Ruapehu highway
Upcoming Ruapehu District roadworks could see 90 minutes added to travel times.
She's done it! Shearing record broken, and she's still going
Shearer passed the milestone 40 minutes into the final two-hour run.
Child in critical condition after driveway accident
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating a driveway incident in Te Kūiti.
'Tis the season to be jolly: Waikato busting with Christmas events
What Christmas events, and parades are on in the Waikato?
From King Country to France, rugby 'legend' Toby Arnold retires
After 232 appearances in France, Toby Arnold has hung up his boots.
'Treat him with absolute respect': Judge warns Mongrel Mob member to leave victim alone
Innocent man was kidnapped, robbed and assaulted by gang members.
Waikato highway closures: Where the roadworks are
Waka Kotahi to get started on 750 lane kilometres of road renewals planned this summer.
Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.
Council says it won't introduce Māori Wards
The council says it made the decision after consulting the community.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on the challenges ahead
Waikato Herald invited MPs to share their thoughts on the upcoming term.
Street Rod Nationals: 85 cars coming to the Waikato
Street rod enthusiasts bringing their passion to Waikato for Nationals.
Public report seeing Tom Phillips with and without his children 14 times last month
Police are still hunting for Phillips who is on the run with his children.
‘Forgot he had a toy pistol’: Man who once thought he was Hitler sparks Winz shutdown
Te Rangi Trangmar had only just been released from prison at the time.
Yvette Ronaldson elected to WESCT
Aria's Yvette Ronaldson has been welcomed to the WESCT.
We're baaaaack: Running of the Sheep returns
Te Kūiti, the shearing capital of the world, welcomes back event.
Retiring sergeant sympathises with newcomers in the modern era of policing
After 37 years, Te Kūiti policeman Craig Lindstrom is handing in his badge.
Waikato highway closed after crash
Emergency services responded to the crash in Waitomo, Waikato, about 6.45pm Tuesday.
'Fire the gun’: Local describes brush with bank thief believed to be Tom Phillips
A Te Kūiti resident came face-to-face with two armed bank robbers in the town.
Children who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospital
Three people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.
Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
A 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.
‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
The couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.
'Average' rugby player excels with All Blacks-quality man caves
Rugby is the force that brings like-minded people together.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Bumper flock of lamb triplets a challenge for farmers
Pregnancy scans are showing a higher number of triplets than ever before for some regions.
All Blacks want New Zealand on their bench at world cup
The team gifted 26 special benches to towns across the country, four of them in Waikato.
Can Māori knowledge of moon phases help farm resilience?
“Using maramataka and traditional plant knowledge is about working smarter, not harder."
Te Awamutu Sports to host first playoffs since early 2000
Meanwhile, Morrinsville clocked up their first back-to-back victories since 2021.