Waikato
Hamilton West by-election candidates debate region's issues
Hamilton West voters will head to the polls this Saturday for the by-election triggered by former Labour MP Gaurav Sharma's resignation from Parliament in October. Audio
Meet the Number-8-wired minds at Fieldays innovation hub
More than 60 creative problem solvers were finalists in the Fieldays Innovation Awards this week. Audio
Meet the Number-8-wired minds at Fieldays innovation hub
More than 60 creative problem solvers were finalists in the Fieldays Innovation Awards this week.
AudioRayne Bradley ticks the year off
In a series about a rural teen heading to the city to study, Country Life catches up with Taumarunui-born Rayne Bradley who is about to spread her wings. Audio
Rayne Bradley ticks the year off
In a series about a rural teen heading to the city to study, Country Life catches up with Taumarunui-born Rayne Bradley who is about to spread her wings.
AudioSearch for man who fell off rocks fishing in Waikato
Police are searching for a fisherman who went missing in the water off Pukerewa Road south of Waikaretu.
National, Labour leaders in Hamilton to endorse by-election candidates
Voters may be feeling slightly apathetic and suffering election fatigue but a crucial seat is up for grabs in Hamilton this month.
'We want to show the world': Emissions, sustainability at forefront of Fieldays
Visitors to this year's Fieldays have plenty to think about, with the government having launched its Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions yesterday.
Tornado rips through Hauraki District
A tornado has taken down powerlines and trees and lifted a roof in the Hauraki District this afternoon - one resident said he saw corrugated iron roofing flying through the air.
Fieldays begins with fine weather expected for the 4-day event
The gates at Fieldays are officially open with farmers, growers, buyers, sellers and families streaming into Mystery Creek.
What's on the mind of voters for the Hamilton West by-election?
Community leaders say most people are more concerned about getting by day to day than worrying about an election that does not affect who is in power.
Fieldays is back in Waikato
Fieldays at Mystery Creek in Waikato is back. The gates open tomorrow, and big crowds are expected. New Zealand National Fieldays Society Chief executive Peter Nation will be among them. Audio
Pride of place: Hamilton's colonial past makes way for names honouring Māori heritage
A street and park in central Hamilton have had their names officially changed to recognise the areas Māori heritage.
Vote Hamilton West: increasing demand for budgeting services
Early voting in the Hamilton West by-election begins today.
It follows Dr Gaurav Sharma's resignation, after he made allegations against Labour's political leadership for which he was kicked out of… Audio
Truck blaze blocks SH7 in Matamata
A truck and trailer unit carrying heavy machinery is has caught fire on State Highway 27 in Waikato, blocking the road at Matamata.
Arrests, alcohol infringement warnings after beach hop in Coromandel
More than 20 people are facing charges after a beach hop event at Whangamatā on the Coromandel Peninsula this weekend.
Police investigating serious assault in Hamilton
Police are investigating an assault on a young person in Hamilton this afternoon.
Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge back for first time since 2019
The Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge returns to roads this weekend for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began, to the relief of Taupō businesses.
Why right now is the best time to get out freshwater fishing
Fishing licences are down this year which could mean more opportunity for a successful catch. Fish and Game ranger Adam Daniel lets us in on his favourite places to go in the Central North Island. Audio
Why right now is the best time to get out freshwater fishing
Fishing licences are down this year which could mean more opportunity for a successful catch. Fish and Game ranger Adam Daniel lets us in on his favourite places to go in the Central North Island.
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