Why does Hamilton have so many speed bumps?
As speed bumps gain traction in Hamilton, an expert says the safety benefits of traffic-calming devices outweigh any…
Gemma McCaw left ex-All Black Richie ‘on seen’ after first meeting
Former Black Stick Gemma McCaw has opened up about her early interactions with now husband, and former All…
‘Aggressive’ fire in Taupō – roads closed, building threatened
Helicopters and fire crews have been called to an “aggressive” scrub fire on the northern fringe of Taupō.…
Back road shut to non-locals as drivers abuse workers, ignore detours
A narrow gravel back road in south Waikato has been closed to non-residents after unsuitable vehicles and trucks…
Eight arrests after 14 Vietnamese-linked cannabis grow houses busted
Police have uncovered 14 large-scale cannabis grow houses linked to Vietnamese nationals across Waikato in recent months, seizing…
‘Aggressive’ fire in Taupō – roads closed, building threatened
Helicopters and fire crews have been called to an “aggressive” scrub fire on the northern fringe of Taupō.…
Grey Power slams plan to axe free SuperGold peak bus trips
Scrapping free peak-hour bus services for SuperGold holders could endanger their health, according to Grey Power Hamilton’s chairperson.…
Mum-of-three diagnosed with two separate cancers within weeks
Within a matter of weeks, Taupō mum Abby Dance went from considering herself a fit and healthy 47-year-old…
Free peak bus travel for Waikato SuperGold users faces the chop
Waikato SuperGold card holders may lose the right to ride buses during peak times for free. The change…
Waikato town getting its first set of traffic lights in over 30 years
Te Awamutu is getting its first traffic lights in more than 30 years — thanks to a new…
Coromandel man jailed for importing ‘child-like sex doll’
A Coromandel man who tried to import a “child-like sex doll” has been jailed for two and a…
Farmer fined after 23 suffering sheep put down near Te Kūiti
A Te Kūiti sheep farmer has been fined almost $30,000 after 23 neglected sheep had to be euthanised…