A year in review: What moved the Waikato in December 2023?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2023.
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Waikato walks: The five best Te Aroha tramps
There's a family-friendly walk to stretch legs of every size in Te Aroha.
Racing: Glamour Tycoon dashes into rich form for Pukekohe
Busy day ahead for trainer Stephen Marsh.
'True community hall' burns down in rural Waikato
The fire completely destroyed the building.
Te Aroha Spa development put on hold
Investor interest in Te Aroha spa development has cooled.
Big windfall for Waikato tertiary students
Nearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Police seek vehicle of interest in street race stabbing
Police are looking for a white BMW sedan they believe was involved in the incident.
Two stabbed at Waikato street race gathering, police appeal for information
Police are appealing for sightings of a white BMW sedan.
Twelve arrests made overnight in Waikato after illegal street racing
Two people were also stabbed shortly after midnight in the Matamata area.
'Well deserved': The Gone scoops up five NZ Television Awards
Parts of the series were filmed in the Waikato.
'Appetite not there': What next for $37m spa plans?
The potential new development was first explored in 2019.
Major evening delays due soon on Hamilton to Tauranga route
Remedial works on SH1 at Rangiriri are coming to an end while works on SH29 kick off.
Inside a Hobbit home: 'Bucket list' visitors may have to return for another look
Hobbiton's new attraction could have big spin-offs for region's tourism.
Morrinsville man named as SH1 fatal crash victim
The man was initially taken to hospital in a critical condition but has since died.
Cruise passengers miss own wedding at Hobbiton after MPI calls biofoul
'You shall not pass!' Biosecurity NZ tells Australian cruise ship.
"Surprised we are not number one": Mayor stunned by Airbnb ranking
There's plenty to be hospitable about in the Waikato.
'I feel like I'm really going to kill you': Man told girlfriend locked in house
Sean Wilson savagely attacked his partner, beating and kicking her in the head and face.
New Zealand’s top 10 'hospitable' small towns, cities and regions?
Airbnb uses AI and website revamp to help target rural listings across the country.
Kiwi glory as nothing goes Skew Wiff at last
New Zealand glory on Melbourne Cup day came from the most unlikely of sources.
Horse racing: Double blow for NZ horses in Australia
Roller-coaster week for two New Zealand thoroughbred stars ended on a double low.
Most Waikato councils opt for Māori wards
The most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.
Three Queens of NZ racing are exactly where their trainers want them
This fortnight Kiwi racemares will chase nearly A$20million in stakes.
Horse racing: Molly looks a Bloom-ing good shot
North’s best fillies chasing plane ticket to NZ 1000 Guineas.
Racing: Fillies bang on for Soliloquy
Stephen Autridge believes he has his quartet of fillies bang on.
Horse racing: Fans get more coverage and new pop-up channel
New Zealand racing fans are in for more comprehensive coverage of major meetings.
'Wise owl' of Waikato local government dies
Hugh Vercoe's service to the community included 15 years as Matamata-Piako mayor.
Kiwi entry a luckless second in $20m Everest
I Wish I Win struggled to find room to run before falling short with a late charge.
Boy's health battle: 'It’s a huge journey, but it’s not impossible'
Arky Loveridge was born without an immune system and is living with Charge Syndrome.
Caution turning into confidence on National’s three-day bus tour
Warnings of a tight election continue but expectations are rising.
Freedom camping in central Waikato towns under review
Feedback submissions close on Wednesday for Freedom Camping Bylaw.
Three youths arrested after robberies in Paeroa and Matamata
Police are continuing to search for two other offenders involved in the crimes.