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'D***head of the Week': Waitomo blasts vandals who wrecked fuel site
The group was filmed dancing a little jig before damaging equipment.
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Tourism spots out in the cold after two councils split with regional tourism organisation
'Waitomo and Ōtorohanga won’t be recommended anymore,' says RTO chief.
'Machine that constantly tunes itself': Waikato tourism operators stand out
Three local operators are in line for a Tourism Industry Award.
World's biggest YouTuber gives away $50k to Kiwi lifesaver after cave survival
The YouTuber headed underground in New Zealand - and millions tuned in.
Waikato visitor destination among world's most magical places
The local tourism hotspot features highly in a new international ranking.
Harold the Giraffe hosts high tea fundraiser
The event is for the Waipā King Country Life Education Trust.
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.
Revealed: The NZ tourism hotspot welcoming YouTube star MrBeast
The internet superstar is going underground in the Waikato.
Tourism funding on the chopping block as Waikato councils face 'tough times'
Several local councils proposed major funding cuts for the regional body.
'Lucky no-one killed': US tourist's head-on crash on notorious road
Glenn Woodard and his wife were in New Zealand celebrating their wedding anniversary.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Te Awamutu pitches itself as an easy base for great holidays
Te Awamutu is making a bid for a bigger slice of the tourism market.
'Conscientious' tourism taking place in Waitomo Caves
Environmentally-friendly tourism in Waitomo is set to spread around the Waikato.
Council says it won't introduce Māori Wards
The council says it made the decision after consulting the community.
‘Forgot he had a toy pistol’: Man who once thought he was Hitler sparks Winz shutdown
Te Rangi Trangmar had only just been released from prison at the time.
Heading to Waitomo? Why not stay overnight in the cockpit of a plane
Everyone loves a novelty stay in a unique setting.
Legends and stars: Why Waitomo's Ruakuri Cave is worth a visit
Nature, legend and science come together in this hidden gem.
Multiple Anzac Day crashes as holiday-makers attempt to return home
Two people died and multiple people were seriously injured in crashes across the country.
One dead and four critically injured after two-car crash near Waitomo
Three helicopters and three ambulances responded to the crash just before 1pm.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Wind, rain warnings for Taranaki
'These winds are expected to produce widespread damage ... and could lift roofs."
Meatworks facing fine after worker suffers seizure, falls to death
Jared Te Whare was on a 2.4m high stand when he suffered a seizure and fell to his death.
Waikato celebrates Matariki with 100-plus events
Matariki Ki Waikato brings theatre, concerts and more to the region for Maori New Year
'Missing' again: Dad charged after search goes bush with kids for second time
Tom Phillips and his three children appear to have gone bush again.
Drug-driving man avoids jail after killing best mate in Piopio crash
Marshall Higginson had three different types of drugs in his system that day.