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Set a course for the Meteor and an out-of -this-world holiday hit
Show features songs, videos, dance and live action escapades
Whānau focus of Waipā's Matariki events
The Waipā District Council supports two key Matariki events in the Waipā District.
'It warms our heart' - Truck convoy to turn up to lonely boy’s party after mum’s desperate plea
She wanted to give him a truck ride. 60 truckers answered the call.
Waipā Tavern site set to house community hub
Waikato District Council just bought the site in Ngāruawāhia.
'I'll keep your pics in my folder': Porn addict tells undercover police officer
The 33-year-old said he wanted to buy pictures of young teen in tight, short clothing.
New Waikato coastal plan to go for public consultation in August
The plan covers the area from the high tide mark to 12 nautical miles out to sea.
'Close to the breadline': Couple's Kiwi pension clipped due to time spent in UK
Couple argue deduction of UK pension is discrimination against immigrants in New Zealand.
New chemistry lecturers bring research-informed teaching in their special fields
Aiming to play a part in inspiring students to dream big for a better tomorrow.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Hapū seeking Taranaki-Waikato border shift
They say it would better align with Māori boundaries.
New reserve plan prioritises horse riders, walkers and runners
Community stakeholder group instrumental in driving the plan.
Rototuna library set to celebrate opening soon
The library will have a couple of special features.
Coromandel fatal crash victim named
Police have named the man who died in the crash at Te Mata.
One dead after vehicle crashes into tree in Waikato
Police were called after a car crashed into a tree in the Waikato late last night.
'I just flipped out': Mentally ill man stabbed to death refugee fisherman
Abdul Kareem was a New Zealand resident having arrived as a refugee from Myanmar in 2018.
University pull off great escape to avoid promotion/relegation fixture
Suburbs ran in six tries to three to secure a home final with a game to spare.
Marist Old Girls take win by one goal in dying seconds
Verdettes Marist Premier secured a see-sawing victory in the final quarter.
Bitter(n) end for rare wetland bird
A rare wetland bird had to be euthanised after being shot near Kāwhia Harbour.
Youth worker goes back to school to help rangatahi
Hamilton youth worker Rāniera Takarangi just completed an apprenticeship.
Alliance Française Hamilton receives special housewarming gift
The French culture organisation just celebrated the opening of its Hamilton centre.
Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre celebrates milestone
The centre celebrated its 2nd anniversary and rehoming nearly 100,000 items.
'Lifestyle, cars, money and his uncle' drew man into Mongols gang
Kane Ronaki is the last of 11 Mongol gang members to be sentenced this week.
Regional rates confirmed, council sticks to its plan
Increase for 85pc of ratepayers will be less than $50, says council
Hamilton Marist under 85kg side to play in special jerseys
Waikato club rugby is coming into its final few weeks of competition.
Unified Special Olympics basketball team takes stock of event
The team was NZ's first to feature players with a disability alongside mainstream players.
Council commits to rates certainty for 2023/24
Capital programme of $352.1 million of key projects approved.
New $14 million trades training centre blessed and named
The centre aims to provide growth and investment in the region.
Waipā kerbside food scraps collection coming
Feedback supports ratepayer-funded, pay-as-you-throw rubbish collection.
Waikato district cemeteries to allow for natural burials
Waikato District Council has updated its Cemeteries Bylaw.
What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Native eels slip through flood pump unharmed
Cyclone provides chance to prove fish passage strategy on right track
Matariki ki Waikato 2023 programme
Kite and market days a part of a lineup to welcome Matariki.
Metcalfe's rugby journey
Metcalfe never thought he would play rugby for Waikato, let alone 40 tests for Scotland.