Waikato Expressway extension would pump billions into economy
Extending the Waikato Expressway to Piarere would save $487 million annually.
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'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.
CBD light feature still on despite cost over-run
Taupō's new town centre is about to get a whole lot brighter.
Kmart introduces robots to its NZ stores, opens huge new facility
Robots are coming to a Kmart store near you.
‘High level of concern’ for missing kids after dad's alleged bank heist
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Missing dad wanted for armed bank heist, shooting at supermarket worker
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Teen ram raider faces hip replacement, has early onset arthritis after fleeing police
Khances Mahara-Sunnex suffered his injury when landing badly after jumping a fence.
Flying Waikato brothers fight Canada's wildfires
Brothers Matt and Tom Otto are helping fight Canada's worst wildfires.
Pause for thought needed during Slow Fashion September
Don't be too hasty to change your clothes says slow fashion afficionados.
Special scholarship launches for South Waikato residents
South Waikato Investment Fund Trust launched a scholarship supporting tertiary study.
Rowing club youth get boost with learn-to-row session
The Taupō Rowing Club is inviting those aged 13-17 to see if rowing is for them.
'Doubt they would have survived the night': Men rescued from Mt Ngāuruhoe by chopper
The pair were wearing street shoes, jeans, cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts.
Nurse tasked with checking on mentally unwell man worked double shift
Addicted to synthetic cannabis, he was sent to a care home near a 'tinny house'.
He sexually assaulted a teen, claimed sexsomnia and walked free from court
The man was accused of sexually assaulting his partner’s teenage daughter.
Young Scotsman Matthew Flannigan’s Kiwi rugby experience
Son of Melrose rugby legend makes most of connection with Te Awamutu Sports.
Waikato FPC lose out on winning 2023 title
Waitomo Group: Waikato FPC went down 29-22 in the semifinal against Auckland Storm.
Waikato NPC campaign suffers another setback
The Mooloos have slumped to ninth on the NPC ladder after their fourth loss of the season.
Chiefs secure two quality halfbacks for 2024
The duo contributed strongly to the Chiefs' outstanding form during 2023.
Fighting stigma around mental illness through theatre
Hamilton theatre to show special performance for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Prime inner-city Hamilton site could be renamed to reflect 500 years of history
Local hapū Ngāti Wairere applied to restore the area’s name to Opoia Pā earlier this year.
New $340k fire pump truck likely written off in crash
It crashed and rolled on Thursday around 10am.
'No remorse': Group jailed for 'callous' murder of man dumped in water trough
The four people responsible for Sao Yean's murder were sentenced in Hamilton today.
Te Awamutu Squash Club at interclub
Plenty of great results from across the grades for Te Awamutu at competition.
New Te Kanohi strengthen mana whenua voices in Waipā
The council announced the representatives after appointments were put on hold in March.
Waikato Herald editor turns another page
Waikato Herald editor is retiring after almost 50 years in the news business.
Three-vehicle crash in Waikato
Initial reports suggested there were serious injuries, said police.
Hamilton girl to run on to French rugby pitches as Defender of Tomorrow
Quinn Thorby, 11, will fly to the Rugby World Cup in France.
Ex-Hamilton rugby players' roles in Fiji's big win
Former Waikato-based duo help lead Fiji to historic victory pre-Rugby World Cup 2023.
'Strong support' for Te Huia
After four week interruption, the Te Huia service into central Auckland recently resumed.
Waikato youngsters to shine in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr
NYT's Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr features 50 young, talented Waikato youngsters.
Blazin’ master set to light up big night of group racing at Cambridge
Last season’s deferred New Zealand Derby set to run
Disruption caused by Waikeria prison riots to continue for two years
The $50 million disaster stretched six days and resulted in 17 inmates charged.
Schools rugby: Te Awamutu draw with Rototuna
Te Awamutu College have last match before Northern Region Tournament in Pukekohe.
Dress for Success Hamilton chalks up success
New retail store also offers good quality clothing.