Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted
KiwiRail said passengers will travel for free for one week from the relaunch.
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Ian Foster sets All Blacks benchmark in Waikato
Every rugby province in New Zealand has received a bench, thanks to the initiative.
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Harlequins Under 16 reps named
Young players excited to get their chance on the representative rugby scene.
Illegal rubbish dumpers caught on CCTV in Hamilton
Hamilton City Council is asking for help to identify three people.
Work begins on new pensioner units in Leamington
Currently, 65 people are on waiting list for a council unit.
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.
Four Hamilton youths armed with hammer and crowbar arrested for aggravated robberies
Armed with a hammer and a crowbar, four youths ram-raided two Hamilton businesses.
New Frankton roundabout will help unlock Meteor bus route
‘Communities want safer and adaptable streets with less traffic’.
New bus service changes life of Tokoroa local
Dion Wilson, a wheelchair user, is now able to explore places he has never been to before.
Golden victory for Waikato over FPC champs
Visitors Canterbury had a 24-17 lead with just 17 minutes to play.
Netball: Waikato Dio go from strength to strength against Melville Vetora Premier
University to take the win despite strong fight by FTNC Premier.
University of Waikato reveals $16.8m deficit
Six of the eight New Zealand universities made financial losses last year.
New feathered residents carry message of hope
Four kākāpō are now living at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari in Waikato.
Waikato ham and bacon take out national awards
Produce from Pokeno Bacon and The Chopping Block are a pig deal.
Rototuna Library welcomes bookworms of all ages
Hamilton's newest library opened today with a few special features.
Aspiring chef aces team challenge by herself
Wintec culinary student Lara Cole turned up the heat at the recent Waikato Culinary Fare.
Giving pre-loved clothing a new home again and again
Local consignment store owner Jahdiel Mason champions sustainability.
Hamilton catches Fifa fever: Copper Queens spread good vibes
Local kids were in for a treat during a special meet and greet on Monday.
Kākāpō wild in Waikato for first time in 60 years
Four of the world's rarest flightless parrots have been rehomed on mainland New Zealand.
'I blame myself': Mother of newborn killed in dog attack speaks
Max Mitchell-Clifford was the registered owner of the dog that killed the baby in 2020.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
‘Terrifying habit’: Judge slams Mob gang associate whose 4yo barks like a dog
The thief was given a chance to clean up his act for the sake of his daughter.
Farming for the Future: Female network thinks ahead
The Dairy Women’s Network runs a special programme to empower farmers about the future.
'Ruff him up': Man videoed naked, tied-up kidnap victim on roadside
The man wasn't a part of the assault on the victim, but he did help kidnap him.
Rugby: 2023 National Provincial Championship, Waikato squad announced
Four make debut, with Johnstone and Jacobson back as co-captains
Plastic pollution in NZ lakes comparable with Europe and US
‘Disappointing’ result for a country with a low population density.
The Pā opens as safe haven for all students
University of Waikato just opened the $85 million development.
'Disgraceful piece of driving': Man flees at more than 200km/h with baby, partner in car
Tiyrone Ballantine weaved in and out of cars on the Waikato Expressway to avoid police.
Time to review city policies that regulate gambling activities
Current ‘sinking lid’ policies aim to reduce harm from gambling to our community
Free course to help Hamilton residents be plastic free in July
Learn the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of waste, and ways to reduce waste at home.
Third time lucky for summer festival at Lake Karapiro
The Great Kiwi Summer Festival will bring some action to Lake Karapiro this November.
Hamilton opera student to sing in Australian comp semi-finals
Samoan tenor Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono takes part in the Australian Singing Competition.
More exciting shopping experience promised with launch of The Base Te Awa store
JB Hi-Fi flags confidence in retail sector