Hundreds roll up for drive-though vaccination
The chance to win a Rarotongan holiday as well as saving themselves and others from possible death has proved a good motivation for Waikato people.
The hunt for 'Sydney Lloyd'
A search for family history uncovers a dramatic story of German raiders, prisoner of war camps, Wellington Hospital and an explosion on a Waikato beach.
One trapped after truck rolls, blocking state highway
The crash happened near Kawhia Rd in Tihiroa, Otorohanga, at 7.45am on Saturday.
Council's Zoom meeting goes viral as people pretend they're in it
More than 300,000 people from throughout the world have watched a Waipā District Council Zoom meeting on YouTube, many pretending they're actually in a busy meeting to avoid family, workmates or chores.
Covid freedom relies on Waikato youth
Getting high vaccination rates across Waikato demands creative thinking and buy-in from young people.
Woman dies in hospital after serious assault in Hamilton
A 57-year-old man, known to the woman, has been arrested in relation to the death, police say.
Alleged fake Covid texter turned away from court
A man who allegedly altered a text message to say he had returned a positive Covid-19 test result has reportedly been in the Auckland area.
Upper Hauraki to move down levels
Communities inside the "bespoke" lockdown zone near the Auckland-Waikato border will move to alert level 2 on Saturday night.
Public service requires 'a thick skin'
Public perception of Waipā District Council takes a dive but elected members say they won't shy away from controversial issues.
Wowsers! Beer fest back on
Organisers pulled the plug citing puritanical pressure from the police, but it looks like the Great Kiwi Beer Festival will flow again in Hamilton.
Waikato man charged for fake positive Covid-19 test result
A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly editing an official text message to read that he had returned a positive test result.
Man arrested after gang street fight does rounds on social media
Footage of a scrap amongst gang members on Huntly's Main Street has led to a 32-year-old being charged with fighting in a public place.
Has upper Hauraki dodged a Covid-19 bullet? All signs point to yes
Significant level of testing in patch of north Waikato under a bespoke lockdown shows no further sign of infection.
Employees' vaccination status set to pit human rights against workplace safety
Workplaces are moving into uncharted Covid-19 waters and experts foresee a balancing act for businesses dealing with unvaccinated staff.
Woman dies at Bay of Plenty address, homicide enquiry launched
Police were called to a Kawerau address shortly after 12.30pm on Saturday.
Son sacrifices rugby career to donate kidney to his dad
For the past few years, Evan Smith has spent his nights hooked up to a machine to survive. Soon he won't need it any more - thanks to his son.
The psychology of our beach house obsession
Many Kiwi beach houses are at risk of coastal erosion. So why do their values keep going up?
Public service requires 'a thick skin'
Public perception of Waipā District Council takes a dive but elected members say they won't shy away from controversial issues.
Expect more retirement villages in Waikato
The region is at the epicentre of the retirement village golden triangle but more work needs to be done to supply affordable pensioner housing to those on low incomes.
'Golden Triangle' dominates property development numbers
Auckland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty continue to dominate, accounting for close to 60 per cent of building consents.
Waikato snap 14-year drought against reigning champions Tasman
The Mooloos didn’t just snap a seven-match losing streak against the Mako, they recorded their first away win against Tasman in 14 years.
Inspiring writer and disability advocate proposed in his final moments
Just six hours before he succumbed to injuries sustained in a car accident, inspirational sports journalist Michael Pulman asked the love of his life to marry him.
Refs admit blunder in Waikato v Canterbury conversion drama
NZ Rugby referees boss acknowledges Mooloos co-captain Fletcher Smith should have got a second shot at a match-winning kick.
Sam Winders rises from Silver Ferns' scrap heap to key starter
Unwanted by the Silver Ferns for 20 months, 41-test midcourter is now one of the first names on Dame Noeline Taurua's team sheet.
Canterbury nab controversial win as Waikato miss late conversion
Mooloos first-five Fletcher Smith was aggrieved he didn't get another conversion attempt after the hooter after Canterbury appeared to charge him early.
The vaccine push means considering a host of motivational measures
OPINION: We should be careful, but not precious, about extra motivations for people to get vaccinated.
A measure of relief for Auckland - but Waikato was let down
OPINION: Auckland had served its time in level 4 lockdown.
Afghanistan deminers have a claim on our conscience
OPINION: We contracted women for dangerous work but that was good. If we abandon them to an endangered future, that would be bad.
Could those who bestow citizenship value it properly in the first place?
OPINION: It's not really about acclaim, is it?
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