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A year in review: What moved the Waikato in June 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Body found at Muriwai believed to be man reported missing on Christmas Eve
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
'They're taking their time': Robbers swap cars for power tools to break into stores
Ram raids are out, and a new M.O. is in. Plus: how offenders use police to help them.
Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in May 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
77-year-old Hamilton woman missing after visiting cemetery found safe and well
Police said Karen was last seen at the Newstead Cemetery at approximately 11am yesterday.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in April 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
What Summer festivals are happening in the Waikato in 2024?
The region will be abuzz with lots of music festivals.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in February 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Tomra layoffs confirmed, 200 NZ workers to lose their jobs
Boss of food processor admits timing of mass layoffs is 'not ideal'.
Unique fundraiser requires a marathon of golf
Almost $250,000 has been raised nationwide so far.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in January 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
Man found dead in Hamilton home: Police appeal for information
There was a fight at the address before the man was found dead, police say.
Causes of Hamilton industrial building fires revealed
Two large fires in Te Rapa, Hamilton, happened within four days of each other.
Borrow-a-cup scheme now part of Hamilton cafe culture
Single use coffee cups are being replaced by borrowed reusable ones.
Funding denied: Radio host's family take on debt for daughter's surgery
17-year-old Selah Ritchie will travel from NZ to Germany for treatment.
1000+ jobs 'terminated' - Deloitte on 11-office national labour hire business
ELE - global recruiter went overseas, particularly the Philippines, to fill jobs here.
MetService heat alert: NZ swelters as temps hit 30C
Humidity and hot days before the weather takes a turn in time for Christmas.
Kiwi Pies returns from the ashes - fans snap them up
Eight months on, Kiwi Pies is back and thriving thanks to the local community.
Napier Boys’ High School headmaster appointed to Hamilton job
Jarred Williams has been at Napier Boys' High School a little less than three years.
Hamilton gets a little greener with completion of Mangaonua Gully project
New green space completed ahead of schedule.
Waikato Rugby president named volunteer of the year
A big supporter of grassroots rugby, Grainger has been involved in the game for decades.
Gangs can't claim discounts in court because of way of life - judge
Raiden Wi was jailed for two years and nine months for repeatedly strangling his partner.
Another large Hamilton building goes up in flames
Nine fire trucks were used to fight the blaze in Te Rapa including one ladder truck.
May the paws be with you - Waikato Police dog Obi-Wan ready for action
The Waikato dog patrol unit receives its tenth canine-human duo.
Live ferrets feature in Hamilton Zoo display - possums and rats could follow
Ferrets are 'simply acting on their natural behaviour' but are deadly for native species.
New trail encourages people to discover their creative side
Getting in touch with one's creative side has health benefits too.
'Worst driving ever seen': Judge slams driver's meth-filled ram-rage
Douglas Scott is no longer in a relationship with the woman.
Big windfall for Waikato tertiary students
Nearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.
Medal puts Hamilton boxer on path to Olympics
Papua New Guinea boxer Sheilla Yama fights out of Hamilton, wins gold at Pacific Games.
Bullseye: Hamilton to host New Zealand Darts Masters again
Hamilton hosted the competition for the first time in 2019.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.