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Getting from A to B in 2054: The future shape of Waikato transport
Waikato is expected to grow its population from 500,000 in 2018, to 615,000 in 2048.
Waipā community funding up for grabs
Community clubs, groups and organisations are eligible, with one-off events prioritised.
Police no longer treating death of Waikato man as homicide
Police initially believed victim, found in the Waikato River, suffered a "violent death".
Waste-to-energy firm 'disappointed' with councils' move
The company behind the controversial waste-to-energy plant has reacted.
What repealing Three Waters could mean for your rates
Adding hundreds of millions of dollars in costs and an urgent revision to previous budgets
New climbing gym, triathlon road closures - what's happening in the region
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
Waikato racers ready to move on from Pukekohe - in Feilding
Local racers happy with longer ride to attend national Classic Motorbike Festival.
Google Maps leads travellers to cow sheds
Confused navigators looking for a lake end up at dairy sheds.
Waipa District Council wants minister to step in over proposed waste to energy plant
Community group to host public meeting this month over the proposed development.
South Waikato deputy mayor steps down
The new deputy is rumoured to be a future mayoral contestant.
Chiefs sign MoU with Mie Pearls
The Chiefs are expanding international rugby connections in the women's game.
Fun in the sun for Taupō region's clubs
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's clubs got on this week.
Chiefs Manawa captain ''drives the standards and lives the values'
Chiefs Manawa coach describes new captain as a 'weapon on the field'.
Communities bring Waitangi to the Waikato
The Waikato marks the historic day with a number of community events.
Desert Road to close at night for five weeks
NZTA advises the detour will add about 30 minutes to travel times.
Gambit goes 'down the rabbit hole' in search of a magic career
He's competing with superheroes and princess parties but he does bring the magic.
Recipe: Share the love with a sweet plum cake
Use up a glut of plums and impress a loved one with this perfect Valentine's cake.
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter 2023 review
The Coromandel Peninsula area had the most rescue helicopter missions in 2023.
‘Intense drive for violence’: Corrections concerned about Filthy Few gangster
Corrections wants to monitor David Stephenson closely now he's back in the community.
Innovative format for Super Rugby pre-season games
Sides will be allowed 28 players in the squad to trial new combinations.
Waikato eels given safe path to sea thanks to innovative pump
The prototype pump had a successful trial at the Huntly golf course pump station.
Smart use of power is helping ease cost of living pressures
The aim of the Healthy Homes Program is to reduce power use by 30 to 40 per cent.
Mother and son grab titles at powerlifting champ's
Lifters power up at GPCNZ Equipped championships and Deadlift Only contest.
'Person of interest' speaking to police after suspicious fire in Hamilton
First emergency calls came in just after 1am with reports of multiple people in building.
Taupō football team looking to net more players
A women's team are hoping last year's World Cup has enthused the next generations.
Taupō to Tūrangi SH1 closures extended
Waka Kotahi has announced more closures due to weather hampering progress.
'It seems to be shrouded in some mystery': Social hub to open to the public
The manager of Taupō's Waiora House says there's "mystery" around it.
Raglan road works close State Highway 23 overnight for three weeks
NZTA says the road to Raglan will be 'smoother than the left-hander at Manu Bay'.
Divot stomping all part of the day at inaugural Festival of Polo
There will be action on and off the field at the unique event.
Health warning lifted for Lake Arapuni
A cyanobacterial health warning remains in place for other lakes around the region.
Big year ahead of Te Awamutu's The Woolshed theatre
Rehearsals for several productions are amping up.