Tokoroa & South Waikato news
'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.
Police name driver who died in SH5 Mamaku crash
Paul John Coleman was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene on April 22.
'Working towards abundance': Record-breaker kiwi translocation complete
Since the end of February, 232 birds were moved to new homes.
State Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crash
Motorists were warned to expect delays.
SH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures one
The person has been flown to Waikato Hospital.
SH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestone
The project was first announced in August.
Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead
Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.
SH1 reopens after fatal two-vehicle crash near Tirau
A crash on SH1 near Tirau claimed one life overnight.
Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure
Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.
Student finds calling in engineering, inspired by dad's 1961 Chevrolet Impala
After a 'taster course' at school, the Tokoroa resident was hooked.
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.
'You’ve got a mental illness': Second video emerges of lawyer yelling at protesters
Paul Fisher has been filmed yelling at protesters in 2023 and 2025.
‘You anti-Semite racist pig': Lawyer videoed yelling at pro-Palestine protesters
'Shame on you,' lawyer Paul Fisher yelled repeatedly at the protesters.
Share Farmers of the Year revealed at Central Plateau awards
The Kiffs won Share Farmer of the Year, milking 580 cows in Tokoroa.
Tokoroa receives biggest housing boost since the 1970s
Strathmore Park is expected to deliver 187 homes in stages.
Student finds calling in engineering, inspired by dad's 1961 Chevrolet Impala
After a 'taster course' at school, the Tokoroa resident was hooked.
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 news
Business in the front, party in the back this Fieldays
'The team have nailed it – it’s a strategy that everyone can understand.'
'Captured in buckets': Staff rush to try to contain water pouring through court ceiling
The ministry has confirmed the leak came from water reservoirs stored on the court's roof.
SkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade
SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result.
More Tokoroa & South Waikato news
Desert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 daily
The Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.
Truck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expected
Emergency services responded to the incident around 10am.
Not a ‘popularity contest’: Top- and bottom-ranked Waikato mayors revealed
One Waikato mayor is ranked New Zealand's worst, only two local mayors are in top 10.