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Waitomo hunting for new event to replace Te Kūiti Muster
After cancelling the Great NZ Muster, Waitomo District Council is looking ahead.
Time for Waikato dancers to catch a break
Search begins for dancers wanting to qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics.
'Is she dead?': Man admits murder after punching and stomping partner
Vi had earlier told police his partner hit her head on a table five times during a row
Waipā mayor to head to France for War Memorial Museum opening
A New Zealand War Memorial Museum will be opened in Cambridge's partner town Le Quesnoy.
Iwi welcome trial of new flood pump allowing native fish a safe passage
The regional council is working to manage flood pump impediments to safe fish passage.
'Eating out of rubbish bins': Ex Mob member's childhood led to drugs, jail
Judge accepted he basically had no parental care for most of his life.
Getting your kit off for charity a risque comedy drama
Bare-all experience a confidence booster for Calendar Girls cast.
Knitted yum cha feast pays homage to the stories of Chinese refugees
Careful choice of yarn shades, weights and textures creates yum cha wrappers and shapes.
Government consultant's son gets home detention for theft, petrol drive-offs
In one incident, he smashed a service station sliding door with a weight nine times.
Over 500 Fonterra tankers to receive dash-cams
The new tech will support Fonterra’s strategy for keeping employees safe.
'Concerned for her welfare': Appeal for information on missing Waihi woman
Maia Prebble's family want to see her return home.
ANZ helps to keep Waikato netballers on court with fee subsidy
Teams can apply directly for financial support until March 24.
Rescue chopper out and about in Tauranga, Rotorua, Thames and Raglan
Hospital transfers, medical events, rescues, and vehicle crashes keep chopper busy.
Twenty-four hot air balloons to brighten sky above Waikato
Two special shapes from the United States will be flying here.
Hamilton council concerned by string of recycling truck battery fires
Don’t put any battery of any size in any kerbside bin, says council.
Innovation Awards welcomes entries from youth innovators
Fieldays changes the age for the Young Innovator Award category to 19 and under.
Kihikihi site eyed for housing, skatepark
Community consultation will be a critical part of drafting a master plan.
Ruapehu District Council shoots dog attacking cattle
The dog was chasing and biting cattle at the Taumarunui showgrounds.
‘Dirty and disgusted’: Man, 65, in court over sex act in front of woman
Owen Cowley was working on a central Hamilton building site when the incidents occurred.
Waikato councils adopt flood struck communities
Local councils joined an LGNZ campaign to support areas affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Coromandel prepares for more rain to come
The Peninsula is set to be hit with about 180mm of rain from late this afternoon.
Hamilton Arts Festival celebrates kick off
The much-loved Festival opens today and celebrates 25th anniversary.
Work starts on two more Rototuna roundabouts to boost safety
Speeds need to be safe for everyone, not just those behind the wheel.
Waitakaruru Arboretum reopens after cylone closed park
The park also has the opening of its very own cafe in the pipeline.
Chiefs Manawa release squad for first Super Rugby Aupiki game
11 players are set to mark their Super Rugby debut on Saturday.
Fatal fight: Jury finds one of two cousins guilty in road-rage death
The jury deliberated for almost 10 hours to reach their verdicts this afternoon.
Chiefs squad against Crusaders includes nine All Blacks
Six Waikato boys are part of the squad of 23 for Gallagher Chiefs vs Crusaders.
Polocrosse players from throughout the Waikato and Bay of Plenty head to Tokoroa
Watch the action, spectators welcome and entry is free.
Kihikihi site eyed for housing potential and new skatepark
Council committee approves first step in developing Stockade Reserve.
Biggest-ever Waipā District Council roadshow ready to roll
Views sought on issues like climate change, housing intensification and transport.
Funding boost speeds up work on safe cycleways, walkways
Council able to deliver on key projects which already have community support.
Waka Kai reaches isolated Coromandel communities
Coromandel switched into recovery mode, with relief efforts coming from all sides.
HCC wants Water Services Legislation Bill withdrawn
The council made a submission on two Three Waters reform bills introduced in December.