Waikato news
‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab service
The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.
Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.
On The Up: The Hits' Ben Boyce on going viral and finding his feet after TV
"I definitely don’t spend every hour in a novelty costume yelling 'rizz' and 'skibidi'."
Small business success - How the Egg Project cracked it
The Egg Project near Himitangi Beach is a family-run organic chicken farm.
On the Up: Waikato music and sports stars share how they stay positive
Music legend Neil Finn and other celebrities share their thoughts.
On The Up - Auckland private school buys multimillion-dollar waterfront farm
Saint Kentigern students will grow food and study ecosystems on the land.
NRL or All Blacks? Manu shaky on French future, leaves both codes on alert – report
Manu has previously outlined his interest in wanting to represent the All Blacks.
Police focus on grey Honda Civic in Hamilton arson investigation
Police are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.
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‘Loads of maggots’: Woman traumatised by alleged treatment of brother’s dead body
'I thought I could grieve my baby brother and let them take over ... I feel so dumb.'
Autism not a barrier for Waihī’s Todd to pursue his dreams
Autism New Zealand estimates around 1 to 2% (93,000) of New Zealanders have autism.
Code brown? Huntly's 'crappy water' issue continues
One resident feels “disgusted and ripped off” for having to pay rates for “crappy water”.
New Zealand news
Widow devastated no prosecution to follow timber mill tragedy
Sorav Saini was killed in a machinery accident. His wife wants 'justice'.
Daring rescue operation saves three men after boat capsizes
Coastguard volunteers battled massive swells to rescue three men.
Driver licence changes: Govt proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight tests
The changes are open for consultation from tomorrow.
Down the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supply
Police are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.
Waikato sports news
Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.
Supercars drivers given 'rock star' start to racing weekend
The Supercars will be on the track across three days.
Andre Heimgartner eyes repeat victory at Taupō Supercars round
Five Kiwis, including Heimgartner, are racing on home soil this weekend.
Waikato business news
'Transformational' joint venture to unlock Superhub's full potential
Tainui Group Holding's Ruakura Superhub receives major international investment.
Wool in govt builds: Other sectors seek similar support
"Highly disappointed that this procurement policy hasn’t been extended to wood products."
House prices flat to start 2025 – the regions faring better than others
First-home buyers continue to make up a larger share of the overall market.
Waikato lifestyle news
Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.
Rural news
'I enjoy seeing the animals happy': Dairy training a hit with Canterbury teen
Matthew Fox, 18, joined the NextGen Dairy Farmers programme after graduating high school.
Vege tips: Why red cabbage is the star of my garden
Opinion: Red cabbage has always been a firm favourite with me.
'Vanishing': Farmer's warning about Merino flocks in 1923
"It is hardly possible now to obtain the splendid even lines of merino ewes."
OneRoof property news
OneRoof’s Need to Know: Who’s the famous ‘liar’ with the Daimler out front?
Star's vintage car with "Liars" licence plate is front and centre of new listing campaign.
Uni student, 23, busy building a multi-million-dollar property empire
He already has 14 townhouses under his belt and has dozens more in the pipeline.
Trump chaos in NZ - great for mortgage rates, bad for job security
Lower interest rates on the cards, but so too is rising unemployment.
Car news and advice
Car theft prevention: old-school devices might be better than high-tech after all
After all, a traditional mechanical steering-wheel lock can't be defeated by a computer.
Ford's toughest truck: meet the Ranger Super Duty
Ford has unveiled its toughest Ranger yet, complete with massive towing capabilities.
Is this the SUV/ute hybrid we didn't know we needed?
The Deepal E07 Multitruck is a unique blend of SUV and light-duty ute. But will we get it?
More Waikato news
Nervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical elections
Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.
Watch: Embattled Green MP admits political naivety over social media posts
The MP has been away from Parliament after receiving death threats.
Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure
Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.