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Waikato crash: Accident closes part of State Highway 1 near Tirau
Motorists travelling towards Cambridge are being warned of lengthy delays.
Kerbside bin collection operating as usual for long weekends in Hamilton
Use your food scraps bin, recycling bin and glass crate as an easy way to reduce waste.
DOC asks for help to better understand native seals
DOC asks the public to report sightings of seals around the Coromandel, Hauraki Gulf.
Taumarunui supermarket relocates into new $14m home
The supermarket no longer has to operate out of the old athletics club.
Chiefs teams to play in exciting new pre-season format
The Chiefs Manawa will face New South Wales' Waratahs and Auckland's nib Blues.
SH25A now fully closed 24/7, Waka Kotahi advises.
SH25A site continues to move, more rain coming, and work crews were being abused.
Advice to avoid long queues on the road this long weekend
Planner shows predicted traffic flow across popular journeys
The Veronicas to shake up South Waikato festival
That Weekend festival will make some noise at Okoroire this weekend.
Man accused of urinating on goods at supermarket, causing $15k loss
Its alleged the 31-year-old has also pinched thousands of dollars worth of grocery items.
Almost 50 per cent of local rivers inaccessible to fish
River fragmentation often leads to freshwater biodiversity loss.
Waipā council urges caution by all lake users over cyanobacterial bloom
Exposure may cause illness in people and be fatal for dogs.
Classic Motorcycle Festival farewells Pukekohe with a bang
The NZ Classics Motorcycle Racing Register will welcome 350 racers this weekend.
Driver shortage continues to hit Waipā District recycling
Current staff are being offered incentives to find new workmates.
Road works set to connect Cambridge growth area
The C2 growth cell will have 2500 homes and supporting developments.
Buoyant mood as balloons bounce back
Special Shapes are announced and Nightglow returns to Claudelands.
Scott Dixon's Indy car to be the star of Frankton Thunder
The iconic bright red race car will be a highlight at the Hamilton festival.
Keith cycling the widest part of New Zealand
Cycling from the East Cape lighthouse near Te Araroa to Cape Egmont near New Plymouth.
Profile Group takes three Waikato Chamber of Commerce business awards
New Zealand’s only integrated supply chain for aluminium windows and doors.
Royal NZ Ballet to keep Hamilton on its toes with March shows
The Royal New Zealand Ballet will perform 'Tutus on Tour' in the Waikato.
Urgent pickups from Tauranga Hospital keep Waikato chopper busy
Rescue missions were flown to Putaruru, Raglan, Whangamata and Rotorua.
Waikato University writer in residence to focus on three projects
Art writer Anthony Byrt has been announced for uni's special position in 2023.
Regional theatre team makes sharp appointment
Wellingtonian Gus Sharp will be Waikato Regional Theatre's inaugural general manager.
A Pacific home in Hamilton that is open to all
Pasifika-focused services to all and a centre for community and cultural events.
Bylaw review: What should or shouldn't be going into city’s wastewater network?
Have your say on Hamilton's Trade Waste and Wastewater Bylaw.
Local harbourmaster issues 23 rule breaches for 'crazy' behaviour
The regional council is concerned about boaties' behaviour at Lake Karāpiro last weekend.
Marokopa mystery one year on: Details of possible sightings emerge
Tom Phillips and his three children have been missing for over a year.
Market stallholder Books for Less wins national competition
Tamahere Country Market business one of four recognised in BNZ competition.
Studying the sex lives of spiders
Senior lecturer Dr Chrissie Painting is studying monogyny among spiders.
Virtual tour of New Zealand’s Kiwiana town launched as new tourism tool
Ōtorohanga council and Waikato tourism offer a preview of our icons and traditions.
Chiefs Manawa sign up four players for 2023 Aupiki season
Willison, Roache, Nicholls-Pualau and Te Iringa join the team for 2023 Super Rugby season.
Rural support trust walks with communities when things get tough
They're the first port of call for workers in the primary industry when they need help.
Creative Waikato launches pilot project to pay artists living wage
10 artists receive part-time wages to help them benefit the community with their art.