Te Awamutu news
Putāruru to host historic lightweight title fight
Waikato boxer Jadene Treadaway will take on Tricia MacKenzie.
'Invitation to connect': Matariki Festival brings events to Waikato
The programme will see events take place in Hamilton, South Waikato and Kāwhia.
Pawsitive programme boosts children's literacy in Waikato
The programme launched with 12 children and 12 dogs this month.
Waikato police name 64yo man killed in Kawhia Rd crash
The crash happened in Ōpārau near Ōtorohanga about 8.45pm on March 30.
'Significant milestone': Kākāpō boom in Waikato
It's been the first time in more than a century that the sound has been heard in Waikato.
Waikato Herald News
'Safety risks': Concerns as hospital security guards double as cleaners
Security guards at two rural hospitals have been doubling as cleaners on the same shift.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Canterbury
A second person is also dead after a separate crash near Taupō, police say.
'Please do not do it': Man inflicted intense pain on woman during violation
Judge Tompkins said Michael Mead, 64, posed a 'very high risk' in the future.
'Working towards abundance': Record-breaker kiwi translocation complete
Since the end of February, 232 birds were moved to new homes.
On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.
OneRoof property news
‘Eight weddings and a funeral’ - School turned into giant family home
Couple needed a large space for their blended family but now it's time to sell.
Gruesome saw death comes up during sale of ‘munted’ cottage
Previous owner died in horrible circumstances, but buyer didn't seem to mind.
Tony Alexander: Supply and demand 101 - buyers to reign supreme until 2026
Survey of agents suggests prices face downward pressure.
Rural News
3 Places to craft your very own gin in New Zealand
NZ has around 150 small-batch gin distilleries. Make your own at these 3 spots.
Opinion: Are we there yet? The evolution of the great Kiwi Road Trip
Opinion: In holiday road trips of old, getting lost wasn’t a mistake-it was an adventure.
Worm woes: Tackling sheep parasites in the 1890s
"I was surprised to see such a number of unhealthy sheep on such excellent grass".
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‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai
It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.
Police seek witnesses after car in service station raid crashes into stream
The alleged offenders fled the scene in two vehicles stolen earlier from Hamilton.
Waikato car dealership among top 20 in New Zealand
From an online business to a purpose-built facility, the brothers have come a long way.
Kiwi translocation season to start with special visitor experience
To date, 346 kiwi have been translocated from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.
Police continue search for missing owner of burned-out vehicle
Travis, 24, was last seen on January 17. Police found his vehicle burnt out in Ngāroma.
Joy of Waikato orca sightings dampened by concerning behaviour
There were several orca sightings in the Waikato this month.
Search resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near Cambridge
At this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.