From 'wow factor' to foul factor - fancy new loos in Tokoroa plagued with issues
10 min ago The block, laid to signify the Southern Cross, comes with a constellation of issues that a councillor has described as an "embarrasment".
One person injured after Waikato house goes up in flames
9:43 AM The person was taken to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition following the blaze near Matamata.
Beloved cat found 65km from home four years after vanishing
Lost moggy Dion wandered onto a farm in Matamata, but his microchip said he was a long way from home. Oddly, he wasn't alone.
Keeping up with the machines
New Zealand is scrambling to keep up in a global race to ramp up artificial intelligence capability.
'That's why he gets paid the big bucks, eh' - Chiefs cherish their humble hero
Damian McKenzie will brush it off as just another day at the office, but his matchwinning abilities have his team showering praise.
Laws separate us from the beasts, revenge only brings us closer
The Christchurch terrorist has every right to appeal his conditions through the same legal system that imprisoned him.
Housing proposal will 'give others a leg up'
Social housing, including for former inmates has been welcomed in Hamilton's Melville - a contrast to reaction to another housing plan over the river.
Senior of the year points to big issues as NZ ages
At 70 Dr Doug Wilson – Senior New Zealander of the Year – isn’t curmudgeonly when he poses curly questions on the future for the elderly.
Call for memorial at site of forgotten railway disaster
One of New Zealand's great rail disasters is almost forgotten but there are plans to mark the spot where 17 died on an Auckland-to-Wellington train.
Hamilton beach resort 'would be a hit with tourists'
Artificial beaches are booming in popularity around the world, and a new one proposed for Hamilton should prove a magnet for international tourists.
Trans-Tasman bubble: Waikato players expect 'slow burn'
Australians will land on New Zealand soil in days but a tourism operator says it won't be like turning a tap on.
Jobs cuts at management school proposed at Waikato University
The University is proposing cutting 11 roles from its management school - a flagship facility long untouched by Covid cutbacks.
Seven break-ins over three weeks 'hurt our hearts'
Thieves have repeatedly used rocks to smash their way into a rural Waikato café and ice cream parlour, leaving the owner concerned about the future.
'He’d be a fantastic league player': Weber backs Perenara's mooted NRL move
But the man who has most to gain from the potential code switch would be "gutted" to see his "good friend" lost to the 15-man game.
Police at Work and Income after threat
Police officers were sent to the Hamilton office after a report about “a threat of some sort”.
Major new precinct for downtown Hamilton
Newly-released plans by Stark Property reveal a striking three-stage build connected by a garden terrace.
Housing proposal will 'give others a leg up'
Social housing, including for former inmates has been welcomed in Hamilton's Melville - a contrast to reaction to another housing plan over the river.
Major new precinct for downtown Hamilton
Newly-released plans by Stark Property reveal a striking three-stage build connected by a garden terrace.
Seven break-ins over three weeks 'hurt our hearts'
Thieves have repeatedly used rocks to smash their way into a rural Waikato café and ice cream parlour, leaving the owner concerned about the future.
Business confidence in Waikato up but concerns remain
Waikato businesses are more optimistic about the regional economy but still harbour doubts about the country’s performance overall.
Record prices paid for properties
Five out 10 district and city areas in the Waikato made record median property sales for March.
Australian Diamonds shooter Caitlin Bassett feeling appreciated at the Magic
The star shooter has had limited playing time for club and country in recent months, so she can't wait for the ANZ Premiership to get started.
'That's why he gets paid the big bucks, eh' - Chiefs cherish their humble hero
Damian McKenzie will brush it off as just another day at the office, but his matchwinning abilities have his team showering praise.
McKenzie kicks Chiefs to thrilling win over Crusaders
Chiefs playmaker comes up trumps yet again, as his team secures fourth successive victory to keep themselves in the hunt for a place in the final.
Brad Weber admits hate still exists between Chiefs and Crusaders
Bad blood built during the Dave Rennie days has not exactly evaporated, with Hamilton-based side carrying extra edge into this weekend.
'He’d be a fantastic league player': Weber backs Perenara's mooted NRL move
But the man who has most to gain from the potential code switch would be "gutted" to see his "good friend" lost to the 15-man game.
Drug reform has a timing problem
The people spoke, narrowly, against cannabis liberalisation six months ago, so it would be a brave Government to act without another referendum.
Māori wards a thorny issue for some
Ratepayers not councils alone must debate the merits of Māori wards, writes Tom O'Connor.
The pandemic's surprising effect on bullish young Kiwis
OPINION: There's an incredible post-pandemic energy hitting young Kiwis. Let's keep it.
Sometimes leadership is saying 'you go first'
OPINION: What's the difference between a leader and a queue jumper? Well for starters, there's this . . .
Recipe: Sticky pear & cinnamon baklava slice
Be bold when brushing the filo sheets with butter so to create layers of crispy pastry.
Hamilton beach resort 'would be a hit with tourists'
Artificial beaches are booming in popularity around the world, and a new one proposed for Hamilton should prove a magnet for international tourists.
Hakarimata Walkway to reopen
The more physically fit members of the Waikato’s population will again be able to indulge in a free workout from Saturday.
Gorse plays key role in giant wētā breeding program
The nuisance plant is an unlikely ally on a mission to help Mahoenui giant wētā numbers recover.
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