Waikato Lifestyle news
Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī
He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.
'Ready and excited': New location for Homegrown festival revealed
Homegrown is returning to its roots, dubbed an 'unbeatable location' by the local mayor.
Top charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tour
The tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.
'Little celebration of weirdness': Zinefest triples in size
Festival team predict 60 stallholders will take over the Hamilton library on May 17.
How three generations of women saved a Kiwi fashion legacy
Annah Stretton marks nearly 35 years in business with her mum and daughter by her side.
The NZ beach named among the world's 50 best for 2025
Three Australian beaches made the list this year but the Coromandel spot is NZ's only one.
White Chapel Jak, Super Rugby - here's what's on in the Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.
A Minecraft Movie achieves record-breaking box office feat
The NZ-filmed movie had the biggest US opening since Deadpool & Wolverine.
Review: Tick, tick ... BOOM! a cracker little musical
Shmall Productions stages the musical at Hamilton's The Meteor.
William Dart review: Dance and music unite in Taupō Hau Rau at Q Theatre
Chamber Music New Zealand’s 2025 season opener is anything but traditional.
Lifestyle news around NZ
King Charles shares moving personal cancer message
He told a cancer support reception that his experience had been daunting yet enlightening.
17 ways to cut your risk of stroke, dementia and depression all at once
New York Times: New research has found overlapping factors in three common brain diseases.
Society Insider: Former Black Cap's return to India; new power couple; True Bliss star on homophobic abuse
Plus, Nick Mowbray and Liam Lawson team up in California.
More Waikato Lifestyle news
Low-stakes fun: Minecraft movie captivates kids and adults alike
The film blends live-action with a vibrant, stylised Minecraft world.
Supercars and Night of Champions - here's what's on in the Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
Don’t be fooled: 10 April Fool’s pranks you may have fallen for
It's the first of the month, keep your wits about you.
Review: James and the Giant Peach a fun family show
Hamilton Playbox Theatre stages adaptation of Roald Dahl’s much-loved tale.
Ben Elton puts on extra shows in regional towns after big demand
The popular comedian is on tour with his programme Authentic Stupidity.
Hot air balloons ready to take to the skies above Waikato
From March 18 to 22, more than 20 hot air balloons will lift off from Hamilton.
Neil Finn is quietly turning a ridiculous idea into a musical colossus
Finn’s Infinity Sessions are beaming extraordinary collisions to the world two decades in.