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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Waikato, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 442 stories have been published about Waikato which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Late start brings exceptional rewards for Charolais breeder

Reading Time: 2 minutes The first ever on-farm auction for an older Charolais breeder, Don Dittmer of Taumarunui, rewarded him with $11,467 average price for 15 lots sold, one of the highest so far this selling season. Top price was $15,500, paid by Waihi Pukawa Trust at Turangi, a first-time buyer. Dittmer, aged 72, had been selling 10 to 12 bulls in the paddock each winter in recent years, after founding his Rimu Charolais stud in 2001. The to…Turangi · Turangi Read Article

KiwiRail to remove trees next to track after tragic incident

KiwiRail hopes that removing trees will improve visibility for locomotive engineers. Image: KiwiRailKiwiRail and Matamata-Piako District Council are removing some trees and trimming the remaining ones along the rail line adjacent to SH27 in Matamata on New Zealand’s North Island, as part of an effort to enhance safety in the rail corridor. The work follows the tragic death of local high school student Sarie Morton, who was struck by a train out…Trees · Matamata Read Article

24 Lord of the Rings Memes for OG Fans Who Were There 3000 Years Ago (May 23, 2025)

They say that comedies are the most memeable movies out there because of the baked-in jokes and the cleverly curated quips, but I'd wager, as a meme aficionado, that the most memeable movie saga in history is The Lord of the Rings. Wrought with real-world applications and beloved by all, the LOTR franchise can truly do no wrong. Built to last and brimming with epic moments, love stories (between dudes and their buddies, obviously), and a myriad …Lord of the Rings · Matamata Read Article

'Relentless growth': Region's innovators make strong showing in tech awards

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Bay of Plenty innovators have made a strong showing in one of New Zealand’s biggest awards events. Tauranga and the Bay boast five finalists in the...Innovation · Hamilton Read Article

'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes international

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International flights will return to Hamilton Airport after a 13-year hiatus. Danielle Zollickhofer checks out the upgraded terminal before travellers start...Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton Read Article

Liquid smoke fumes keep pesky sparrows out of sanctuaries

Half-a-million sparrows and starlings are roosting in the Rotopiko wetland complex in Waikato, and researchers have come across an unusual way to keep them out. The non-native birds can harm the nutrients and plants of the wetland, so researchers used a type of liquid smoke to see if it reduced their numbers. They found bird poo in the treated areas reduced by 10-15%, suggesting it's an additional option to manage bird pests without having to cu…Waikato · Waikato Read Article

Harlech headlines Gerard's strong team in Te Rapa features

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Harlech has returned to Pam Gerard’s Matamata base after another successful southern campaign, and he’ll aim to continue that form closer to home at Te Rapa...Horse Racing · Waikato Read Article

Pawsitive programme boosts children's literacy in Waikato

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A pawsitive programme to boost children’s literacy has pattered into the Waikato. The Waipa District Council launched Paws and Pages at Cambridge Library,...Hamilton, New Zealand · Hamilton Read Article