HEB construction has been awarded the $135m contract to build the new Hamilton river bridge. Hamilton City Council released new concept designs for the burnt orange coloured bridge, with a V-shaped pier, sitting outside the edge of the Waikato River. Once complete, the bridge will connect Hillcrest to the new Peacocke suburb development. Work is […]

A new government order is being introduced that will require all border workers to undergo mandatory testing for Covid-19. The changes include entry via the air and maritime borders as well as the operation of managed isolation and quarantine facilities. The order is in response to the discovery that 60 percent of staff working at […]

The Waikato Museum will welcome an exhibition celebrating the works of iconic artist, Auguste Rodin. Rodin was a French sculptor and is one of the world’s most renowned and influential artists. He produced works which had a major influence on the development of modern art and produced some of the world’s most celebrated pieces including […]

Local Waikato farmers are continuing to feel the impact of last year’s drought as claims of over $800,000 were made in the Thames area alone for a one-off grant. The 2019/2020 summer season was considered one of the worst droughts in New Zealand history. While the Mayoral Drought Relief fund has been used to make […]

The Waikato’s boating community has been reminded to give marine animals a wide berth after footage emerged of a vessel appearing to collide with a Tohorā (whale) off the coast of Raglan. The Department of Conservation’s (DoC) Waikato district operations manager, Ray Scrimgeour says DoC was contacted by concerned members of the public and news […]

The largest roundabout in Cambridge will soon be open to cars. With contractors finalizing the project in the next few weeks, the Hanlin Rd roundabout will provide drivers safer access to St Peter’s, Avantidrome and Hanlin Rd and will include a bus stop, pedestrian refuge, shared paths and cycleways. Waipa District Council transportation manager, Bryan […]

New Zealand has been ranked number two in the Forbes list of safest countries during the Covid-19 pandemic. Germany took out the top spot, with South Korea in third followed by Japan and Switzerland. The study assessed 250 countries on the efficiency of their quarantine systems, health readiness, and management and detection of the virus. […]

New research has found that one in five Kiwis are operating a “side hustle” or secondary business as a way to make money outside their usual occupation. The survey, conducted by Omnibus for Noel Leeming, found that while many Kiwis are embracing their entrepreneurial spirit to start a side hustle, many still restricted by a […]

Police and firefighters were called to the Southern West Motorway near Mount Roskill in Auckland this morning to rescue some baby ducklings who had fallen down a drain. The duck and ducklings were spotted trying to waddle across the motorway and passers by called for backup. “Help soon arrived and firefighters and police gave it […]

New Zealand slang can be quite hard to follow, especially when combined with our fast talking, and can sometimes leave those with an untrained ear completely bewildered. Below is a list of some Kiwi colloquial phrases to help you talk like a true Kiwi. Aye – “It was cloudy this morning, aye?” This is a […]