Impressive start to Farah Palmer Cup for Waikato
Veteran hooker Grace Houpapa-Barrett nabbed three tries.
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Crowds expected for coronation celebrations of Kiingi Tuheitia
August 21 marks the 18th anniversary of the Māori king's coronation
Crocodile farmer happy with a new life of teaching
Before teaching students, Chris Foot farmed crocodiles.
'She snapped': Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing fatal injuries
The injuries were so bad Harlee-Rose Niven's pancreas was split in two.
Hamilton netball: Rangers Premier Reserve have rollercoaster match
The sixth game of the second round had some close scores.
16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next month
Maintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.
Top cop under fire again after bullying senior officer
The IPCA finds Bruce Bird's management style is 'no longer acceptable for NZ Police'.
Police find body of missing 77-year-old woman at Hamilton Gardens
Jessica Littler's Honda Jazz was found at the gate of the city's gardens.
Illegal dumpers leaving more than 11 tonnes of rubbish in Hamilton streets each month
People are leaving all sorts of rubbish in all kinds of places.
'He was completely gone': Lost dog found in a coma, now wants a home
Kenny was unresponsive and suffering from 'acute toxicity' when brought to SPCA.
'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be
However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.
Fifa's financial windfall for local football clubs
Women’s football is growing thanks to last year’s Women’s World Cup.
Coromandel player strikes gold with Lotto $26k
Powerball will jackpot to $44 million for Saturday’s draw.
'Drunken, stupid error': Drunk DHB worker poked cop's bottom at pub
Police said there was 'an application of force' which left the officer feeling violated.
Schizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unit
Hoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.
'It was my friend': Wanted man tells police after he's found hiding under house
Drew Hansen fled after being stopped in a stolen car but a police dog quickly found him.
Review: The Last Five Years a 'clever' show
Not all love stories have a happy ending, even those that start out beautifully.
Waikato work week off to frosty start with sub-zero temperatures
The coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.
'Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debt
Jamie Downard, who has nearly 80 burglary convictions, broke into seven homes.
Melville just miss out on win in Hamilton indoor netball
The fifth game of the second round was a real mixture of results.
All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan launches Mitey for Waikato youth
Mental health becomes an 'ordinary but important' subject at school.
Lotto luck for Waikato players
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday where the jackpot will be $38m.
'Given up': 16yo shut out of school in defiance of ministry directive
16-year-old says he has given up on ever finishing his secondary education.
'Nearly died': Inmate allowed out for tangi returned with a bag of meth which burst inside him
Judge tells Huata Irving, who was hospitalised, he's the “author of his own misfortune".
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.
Only one change for this year's Waikato NPC squad
Waikato squad sees 32 of 33 named players returning from 2023.
Morgan-Andrew King: From Waikato to international opera stage
Opera singer says his passion actually began 'as a way to meet girls'.
Hamilton Gardens entry fee start date revealed
The $20 fee to visit the 18 enclosed gardens would apply to out-of-towners.
Emergency services rescue trapped person after car and caravan roll near Cambridge
The southbound on-ramp on SH1 at Cambridge is closed because of an accident.
Police appealing for information on the whereabouts of wanted man Rawhiti Tokona
Members of the public are urged not to approach him.
Lotto luck for Waikato players
Last night’s $30 million Lotto Powerball jackpot has rolled over and will be $33m.
Silver medallist Hayden Wilde receives a royal rap from King Tūheitia in Paris
Tūheitia has arrived to support New Zealand athletes.