Fiona Ellis

According to University of Waikato psychology PhD student Kean Sian Tan, millions of people around the world, from teenagers to the elderly, are seeking emotional support and companionship from AI.

The local hospital used to have regular capacity for 12 inpatient beds but that's recently been cut to seven . The health system says there's a lack of demand and beds can be increased as needed.

At Hamilton Lake Urgent Care clinic on Tuesday, Dr Dilawar Singh had already seen 35 patients back-to-back, and there were plenty still in the waiting room.

A new chief executive has taken the reins at Waikato Thoroughbred Racing as the organisation pushes ahead with its Tamahere development and looks to shape the future of racing and training in the region.

Raewyn Johnston thought she knew the risks of using power tools.

Kāinga Ora's search for the next owner of a 1.9-ha Flagstaff section continues after Waikato-Tainui turned it down.

A Waikato woman with a common yet often debilitating condition is “really pleased” new guidelines will improve diagnosis — but is worried they could backfire for those most in need.

There's no let-up for Waikato ambulance crews following their busiest week ever this month, with staff feeling “very overstretched” as demand continues.

A Waikato paediatric surgeon has helped deliver much-needed operations to children in Samoa who may otherwise have had to wait years for treatment.

Two Hats have been bestowed on renowned Hamilton chef Mat McLean's Palate restaurant , amid tough times for the food and drinks industry.