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Hamilton's The Keg Room stands out in national awards
Waikato pubs made it into the Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs awards.
Missing man located 'safe and well'
Gardiner, 35 was last seen in the Hamilton CBD on Monday.
Chiefs player Tupou Vaa’i clock up 50th game for club
Head coach Clayton McMillan has named his line-up for the match against the Hurricanes.
Black Caps and England to battle it out in Hamilton
The test match is expected to boost the local economy.
Hamilton building apprentice stands out in regional comp
Waikato building apprentices battled it out at the annual NZCB challenge.
Pedestrian involved in crash on Te Rapa Rd
One person sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital.
'Help books compete with toys': Little Libraries to spread a love of reading
A Raglan-based trust is fighting falling literacy rates among tamariki.
Woman found injured near intersection
The woman had been assaulted and was transported to hospital in a serious condition.
Upsets and closely fought games as club rugby season gets underway
Southern United picked up a big 110-0 victory over division one newcomers Kereone.
Volunteers plant 10,000 daffodils in a Hamilton park
Te Awamutu is next in line for a dose of daffodils.
Data project to boost University of Waikato and Hamilton businesses
Spark is investing $15 million into the project.
Bus timetable doubles with arrival of electric fleet in Waikato
The new EV buses come with a new timetable which will see services double in some areas.
Waikato wheelchair rugby player tackles Outward Bound course
The special programme was developed with Paralympics New Zealand and NZ Wheelchair Rugby.
Waikato referee selected for Paris Olympics match officials team
It will be the Hamiltonian's third global tournament.
Major Hamilton route closed at times for re-surfacing
A 6km section of the Waikato Expressway at Te Rapa is getting a new surface.
Hamilton mayor’s Anzac trip to Belgium criticised amid massive rates rise
Paula Southgate will visit Hamilton's sister city of Ieper (Ypres) for Anzac Day.
Chiefs Manawa picks strong team in bid for home final
Charmaine Smith sits second on the Super Rugby Aupiki competition table for lineouts won.
Steam rising: Waikato Club Rugby gets underway for 2024
United Matamata Sports will play three of its first four 2024 matches at home.
Inclusive youth holiday programme comes to Hamilton
Applications are now open for the 2024 To the Front Kirikiriroa youth music programme.
From rat-infested tip to a thing of beauty: The story of Hamilton Gardens
Peter Sergel tells the history of the world-renowned attraction.
Talented pair to perform Midday Concert in Taupō
Taupō local Fergus Byett will return to town for a classical concert next week.
Chiefs players Norris and Nanai-Seturo celebrate 50th games this weekend
The Gallagher Chiefs will play Moana Pasifika in Hamilton on Saturday.
Two former Waikato boys departing for overseas rugby gigs
After returning from injury, Fergus Burke will play out rest of 2024 season.
Ōhaupō demolish Frankton in pre-season rugby match
Ōhaupō rewarded with a clean sheet after standing up defensively against Frankton.
Netball, cricket and theatre - here's what's on in the Waikato
What events are on in Waikato?
'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'
Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.
'Being reviewed': Search for missing 79yo in Pureora Forest hits 11th day
A large search team has been trying to find the missing woman.
Drugs, illegal firearms seized in Matamata police raids
Police say they're pleased to be able to remove firearms from circulation.
Abandoned cat in SPCA care now looking for fur-ever home
Slug was found in December, malnourished, with four kittens which have since passed away.
Tourism funding on the chopping block as Waikato councils face 'tough times'
Several local councils proposed major funding cuts for the regional body.
Few chances to be yourself says Rainbow community member
Rainbow Hub Waikato is designed as a safe place for the LGBTQIA+ community.
The story of Waikato's first NPC title
1992, 16 years after the start of the NPC, saw Waikato rugby claim their first title.
First loss of the season for Chiefs Manawa
Veteran back Chelsea Alley scores in 100th first-class rugby match.