Hobbit holes a winner in Waikato BOP Architecture Awards
Three Hobbit Hole facades were excavated and transformed into authentic homes.
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All the club rugby action this weekend
Hinuera’s centenary win over Putāruru sees them the only Div. One side yet to lose.
Thrills, horror and humour: Sweeney Todd Musical comes to Hamilton
Sweeney Todd is considered to be a true Stephen Sondheim masterpiece.
Waikato Club Rugby preview
Former Old Glory DC prop Gordon Fullerton returns for Te Awamutu Sports.
A luxury spa and a 'calming' home: Architecture Awards winners announced
The jury convenor said Māori-influenced architecture was 'thriving' in the region.
Kaivelata prepares for Chiefs debut
Luke Jacobson will ease back into game day off the bench.
Review says Te Huia is 'on track' with high customer satisfaction
Documents recorded 315 individual train delays last year.
Hamilton Marist take Stag Trophy across town after successful club rugby weekend
Hamilton Marist got their hands on their first trophy of the year.
Dirt bikes seized in Huntly after reports of dangerous behaviour
Police's Operation Hawk is focused on illegal street racing and antisocial behaviour.
'Golden Oldies' club works hard to preserve Speedway history
The Waikato Golden Oldies will hold a showcase in Hamilton this weekend.
Unlicensed delivery driver high on cannabis when he caused fatal crash
He'd just finished his shift when he crossed the centre line and into his victims' path.
Cambridge transport project to get independent review
The council has received more than 350 pieces of feedback on the draft business case.
Woman in hospital after being badly beaten with hammer
She escaped to call for help and was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
It’s ‘dirty work’ but someone has to do it
Indian Ink return to New Zealand stages for Dirty Work.
Ballroom Blitz to bring special dance show to Taupō, Hamilton
The show is touring New Zealand and will also make a stop in Waikato.
Search for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continues
The man has been missing for almost a week.
Hamilton City Council lowers speed limit near schools
Depending on the school's location, the speed limit is permanent or "variable".
Iconic Hamilton Gardens glasshouses to be removed
The glasshouses have been closed to the public since 2020.
15-minute cities: Urban planning utopia or government control tool?
Conspiracy theories constantly grip the world and the latest involves urban planning.
Waikato Rugby appoints new board directors
Blair Currie and Chris Steffert replace outgoing Steve Shale and Rena Schuster.
'Somebody’s got to open that door': Concerns at decision to deny theatres' funding applications
Waikato Herald spoke to local arts advocates about what the cuts mean for the future.
The city opening NZ's biggest independent supermarket
The Hamilton West space has been vacant since Countdown moved out eight months ago.
501 murder-for-hire convict at-large in NZ after wild police chase in $249k Porsche
After a crazy car chase, Tevita got out of the Porsche and peed in front of cops.
How Waikato observed Anzac Day in words and pictures
“Our way of life and the freedoms we cherish are still at stake.”
11 puppies found dumped on roadside in Waikato
The puppies add to almost 300 animals already in SPCA care in Hamilton.
New airline to fly from Hamilton Airport
Sunair is returning to Hamilton Airport with daily flights to Gisborne, Napier, Whangārei.
Waikato Club Rugby: Hinuera to mark centenary
There will be plenty of club rugby action this weekend.
Vehicle crashed into power pole on Meadway Rd
The road was closed for some time while contractors fixed the damaged power pole.
'90 is the new 70': Waikato breast surgeon hails screening-age extension
The Government is working to offer free breast cancer screening for those aged 70-74.
Health shuttle fills up after word gets around
Maori and Pacific people live seven years fewer than those of European heritage.
Police dog punched after burglar caught red-handed on roof with booze shop loot
Sidney Cassidy then attacked a police dog when he was busted for the crimes.
Zippy EV ambulance tackles health of the planet, first in Hamilton and NZ
The electric ambulance can go from 0-100km/h in nine seconds.
Kitchen killing: Man fatally stabbed after trying to break up fight over messy kitchen
Bailey Eccelstone locked himself in his room afterward and claimed it was self-defence.