Waikato Lifestyle news

Why power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to help
Power bills will rise by $10 monthly per household from April 1.

Highwaymen on the road in remembrance of Eddie Low
Quartet's 2025 tour a salute to Eddie Low.

Uplifting ideas for your weekend: From free ice cream and music, to mermaids at Queens Wharf
Put down your phone, put aside your woes and get into the city for some fun.

'Amazing to watch': Why Ray is hooked on pigeons
Ray Hooker began caring for pigeons at just 11 years old.

What is the cheapest coffee in New Zealand?
Coffees have risen to $4.84, with some paying $6+ for a flat white.

Hot air balloon festival returns to South Waikato
The balloons will also visit the Waipā District this year.

Experts reveal the 10 best spots to stay during a NZ roadie
Experts reveal the iconic and lesser-known gems you shouldn't miss.
Lifestyle news around NZ

The moment I discovered my husband was having an affair with my best friend
Telegraph: A chance moment revealed the worst imaginable betrayal.

'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm
"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".

Can reprogramming our genes make us young again?
A breakthrough in longevity research may be nearing its first human trials.
More Waikato Lifestyle news

Best Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of them
The winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?

Karl Puschmann: Toto’s legendary guitarist on returning to NZ
'We're not really known for punch-ups at our gigs. That’s not exactly what you expect.'

Summer Concert Tour shines through storms in Coromandel
Cold Chisel, Icehouse, Bic Runga, and Everclear played in Whitianga on the weekend.

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 surf beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 surf beaches – vote for your favourite now.

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.

Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 50 finalists revealed - and how to vote for the ultimate winners
We can reveal the top 10 finalists in each category for NZ's Best Beach 2025.