Escaping lockdown blues: Living with a host family
When lockdown hit, two Waikato Schools had to find homes for 51 international students.
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Cherry blossom festival brings visitors to the district
The Cherry Blossom Festival at English Cherry Tree Manor in Tamahere is back.
Missing father and three kids: Family remains 'hopeful' they're out camping
'We are hopeful that Tom has taken the children camping,' the family said.
Missing father and three kids: Police release image of abandoned vehicle
Police are trying to work out the family's movements prior to the ute being on the beach.
Communities shocked, baffled as to what has happened to missing Otorohanga dad and kids
Community 'in shock' over family's disappearance.
Black comedy born from creative programme supporting Waikato talent
A look into the life of a family who is every bit as abnormal as the next family.
Spring Hill Corrections Facility prisoner starts fire in cell
Some prisoners were evacuated after a small fire in a cell.
Missing family: 'This is out of character', police appeal for sightings
Their vehicle was found in the surf at Kiritehere Beach on Sunday.
Covid-19 Delta outbreak: Southern checkpoint drink driver dodges court appearance
The man's breath alcohol level wasn't high enough to warrant court action.
Father and 3 kids missing since Saturday, vehicle found at beach
Police have released the names of father and his three children missing near Kawhia.
Up, up and away: Waikato residents finally showing support to local airport
With Auckland Airport out of bounds, travellers are turning to Hamilton Airport instead.
New image for South Waikato District under way
The district's council is currently working on a new brand for the South Waikato.
Eight 'staff wellbeing' complaints laid against high school
Worksafe has not yet visited the school due to the Delta Covid-19 outbreak.
Huntly gang fight: Rival members involved in vicious attack
While children can be heard crying, one tries to get involved in the fight.
Te Rawhitiroa Bosch: 'With another language comes another worldview'
Te Rawhitiroa says his life would be 'pretty vanilla' if te reo Māori wasn't a part of it.
Critically endangered bittern seen as an indicator of wetland health
Annual Bird of the Year contest raises awareness of plight of native birds.
Closure planned for Central Library during lift upgrade
Click and Collect and city's five other libraries will be available.
Waikato DHB cyber attack: 4200 people's personal details disclosed on dark web
Thousands were hit in the sinister cyber attack in May.
Peacocke designed to make it easy for residents to walk, bike and scoot around
Plan includes two gully crossing bridges for shared walking and cycling pathways.
Level of govt support for biking and micro-mobility 'disappointing'
'We absolutely must do something about congestion in our city,' Paul Southgate
People injured in Tokoroa plane crash still in hospital
The pair were taken to Waikato Hospital after their plane crashed.
Plethora of young rugby talent picked for Hamilton camp
Picks for Chiefs camp include U18 club players for the first time.
Partners open new community vaccination centre in Tokoroa
South Waikato community vaccination centre encourages whole families to book for a jab.
Parts of north Waikato still caught in Level 4 lockdown
Most other Waikato Regional Council services getting back to normal.
Lizard Man a green hero – 30 years on
Doug happy to share his love and knowledge of New Zealand's lizards and geckos
Floodlight funding a 'game changer' for city sports
New floodlights will tackle an 81-hour-per-week shortfall in field capacity.
Boil Up has been stewing behind closed doors
Covid hasn't put a stop to Meteor creative development project.
Brightest minds shine in Kudos Science Awards
20 finalists in running for New Zealand's premier regional science excellence awards.
Waikato University puts climate change on agenda
As a world's first, Waikato University has just launched Bachelor of Climate Change degree
Fisherman rescued from 8m cliff after getting swept off rocks at Raglan
The man had been swept off rocks while fishing but was eventually rescued.
Lance Vervoort is new city council chief
Vervoort has already overseen significant upgrades and developments across Hamilton.
'Make sure they test his eyes' - DHBs reprimanded after newborn left blind
'I regard these errors as a serious departure from the expected standard of care.'
Buy, eat, shop and visit local - as the levels allow
Contactless delivery services from providers all over the Waikato.
Afghan translator has grave fears for family hiding from Taliban
Dozens of decision-ready visa applications prompt legal action by Afghans in the Waikato