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Waikato players strike Lotto luck
There were Waikato winners in Saturday night's draw.
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‘I’ve done my partner in’: Loved Māori warden murdered in frenzied stabbing
Her partner was high on drugs when he stabbed her 39 times.
Community reeling from double road death, amateur theatre mourns actor
Victim's mother and sister were following in car behind and were among first on scene.
Two dead and two injured in Waikato crash
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, as traffic detours are still in place.
Building the future of rugby
Results based more on behaviour, giving players a positive experience on the field.
Wheels turning after multimillion-dollar transport boost
The district received $2.3 million as part of Waka Kotahi’s Transport Choices initiative.
Man who died after Waikato crash named
Man was taken to hospital in a critical condition after the crash on August 9.
One dead after truck-car smash in Waikato
Firefighters had to cut a person out of their vehicle.
Children's authors on tour around the Waikato
Four Kiwi authors are coming to six local towns to spread the love for reading.
Waikato councils unite for special local te reo Māori project
Hauraki, Matamata-Piako and Thames-Coromandel want to nurture growth of te reo Māori.
Missing woman found dead after three-day search
Jude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga on August 12.
Police seek couple in search for missing woman
Jude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga two days ago.
Two-vehicle crash on Kaimai Range
Emergency services are at the scene on SH29 on the Kaimai Range.
Waikato junior rugby clubs hyped for Power Farming Cup
The second running of the competition will kick off this Sunday in Hamilton.
Big showdown in Cambridge for Premier Club Rugby comp
Hautapu will face Hamilton Marist in the 2023 premier final.
Te Aroha's spa development gains international attention
A delegation of spa and wellness professionals visited the town last month.
Te Awamutu amped up for first home semi-final in 32 years
The club will host Hamilton Marist in the Waikato Draught Breweries Shield comp.
Pirongia Colts overcome Matamata
Colts take away five competition points before heading into local derby with Te Awamutu.
Searcher recalls 'horrific' crash: 60 years since the Kaimai tragedy
A tramper recalls the search for the wreckage of New Zealand's deadliest air disaster.
Hamilton Marist under 85kg side to play in special jerseys
Waikato club rugby is coming into its final few weeks of competition.
Te Awamutu Sports to host first playoffs since early 2000
Meanwhile, Morrinsville clocked up their first back-to-back victories since 2021.
New roof for Swim Zone Matamata
The pool roof was removed after an assessment found it to be not earthquake safe.
Ōhaupō still chasing an opening win in Mooloo Shield comp
Mixed weather across the province was a recipe for tight rugby on Saturday.
Leamington to be a tough challenge for Ōhaupō
The Division 1 Mooloo Shield moves into their second week.
Tractor pull fascinates little Fieldays fans
Positive mood amongst Fieldays faithful as sun warms up opening day crowds.
Ōtorohanga needs strong defense against Te Awamutu
The long weekend brings along lots of club rugby across Waikato.
Maverick mayor completes passion project
Former Matamata-Piako mayor rallied the community for his final project.
Huskies and Melville to battle in Women’s Premiership club final
The Men’s Premiership saw two defaults in one weekend.
Massive weekend of club rugby ahead
Waikato club rugby Women’s Championship final takes place this weekend.
South Waikato power connection goes live
The $43 million project has been 10 years in the making.