Huge tracts of land retired, fenced or planted to protect Waikato rivers
Massive private and council efforts have gone into protecting Waikato waterways.
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College First XV finish with friendly
There was plenty of action at Te Awamutu's Albert Park on Wednesday afternoon.
One dead following Huntly crash
The road was blocked while emergency services attended but has reopened now.
Diamond in the mail: Gifted stone helps families of sick kids
Reminiscent of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - but with a more important job.
Japanese player soaks up the Kiwi rugby experience, morning pies and L&P
Akira Kitamura says that he loved being part of the Ōhaupō Rugby Sports Club community.
Wellington battered by heavy rain, state of emergency lifted for Queenstown and Southland
Significant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.
'Significant, widespread impact': Damaging weather front looms for North Island
Significant and widespread impact is possible for the North Island.
Waikato motocross rider to take on the world
Waikato Motocross ace to measure up against some of the best riders in the world.
Ben Elton's 1990s play Popcorn still relevant in 2020s
The Playbox production is a raw take on 1990s violence.
Cherry Blossom Festival brightens up Waikato for three weekends
Festival a celebration of spring
The 'Dog Man of Raglan' dies, canine companion to stay local
Brian Chesham was a beloved character of the coastal Waikato town.
Armed man tries to break through lover's cat door after she took bra off at the pub
The woman removed her bra for a laugh. But Trevor Oldham didn't think it was funny.
Man who killed dad now jailed for rape of sick woman: 'She was fluttering her eyes at me'
Bahadur Singh both admitted, and denied, his offending and even blamed his victim.
School's successful Barbie market day
Te Awamutu College gives students a hands-on approach to understanding business ownership.
'They’ve been very lucky': Rescue helicopter boss after trio survive Waikato crash
Chopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.
Exclusion zone around rescue helicopter wreckage on Mt Pirongia
Investigation under way after chopper crashed on its way to help an injured tramper.
Postal worker's family search boosted by chance encounter with a letter
A Hamilton woman has discovered her whakapapa through an unlikely event.
Football: Over 35s in WaiBOP final
Te Awamutu AFC Storyteller Eatery & Bar Over 35s will play in the WaiBOP Plate final.
Rescue chopper crashes into Waikato bush
Helicopter suffers 'heavy landing' after mid-flight incident en route to patient.
'You lose, your children lose': Waikato mum jailed for drug-dealing
Courtney Murray was arrested three years after other previous drug-related offences.
'Compliant and safe': Firm backs under-fire waste-to-energy project
Backers of a waste-burning electricity generation project say it will be compliant.
Retiring sergeant sympathises with newcomers in the modern era of policing
After 37 years, Te Kūiti policeman Craig Lindstrom is handing in his badge.
'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidate
Ryan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.
Love at first sight and no time to waste as rest home residents marry
“I had a good look at him, and I just thought, ‘Wow’.”
Rugby: Former Te Awamutu player in Fiji side that stunned Australia
Fiji produced a major upset with their first win over Australia since 1954.
Icecream an early motivator for world MTB champ Maxwell
A bright future beckons for under-23 mountain bike champion Sammie Maxwell.
Waikato NPC break losing streak in Auckland
This means Waikato retain the Stan Thomas Memorial Trophy.
Players gear up for amateur Rugby World Cup
Last hooray for Te Awamutu coach as squad prepare to travel across the world.
Willison back on home turf to coach Hautapu
Former Waikato captain and Māori All Black Jackson Willison will coach Hautapu in 2024.
Special delivery: Six more kākāpō make landfall in Waikato
A sextet has joined Bunker, Ōtepoti, Motupōhue and Māhutonga at Sanctuary Mountain.
'Best players in the world': Hamilton to host international league final
Big year on the rugby league calendar for Hamilton stadium.
Waikato Business Awards finalists chosen
The Chamber of Commerce has chosen 21 finalists for the Waikato business Awards.
TA make Waikato Plate final
Thames fall to Te Awamutu 3-2 in Waikato Plate thriller at Te Awamutu's stadium.