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![One person dies, another hospitalised after serious crash in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
One person dies, another hospitalised after serious crash in Waikato
Morrinsville-Tāhuna Rd is blocked, motorists should use an alternate route.
![Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Waikato councils' Long-Term Plans come at a cost
Most councils have now adopted their 2024-34 LTPs.
!['Misguided loyalty': Parents pay the price after coercing victim to change her statement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Misguided loyalty': Parents pay the price after coercing victim to change her statement
Henry and Deborah Dalley's son was in custody after assaulting a woman.
![Sterling Express continues winning winter for Brosnan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sterling Express continues winning winter for Brosnan
Matamata trainer Mark Brosnan’s rich vein of winter form continued.
!['Real can of worms': No quick methane fix for farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Real can of worms': No quick methane fix for farmers
“There is nothing to replace agriculture. That’s the bottom line."
![Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Worker dies in incident on Morrinsville farm in Waikato
Police were notified at 8am today and WorkSafe has also been told of the death.
!['Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
![Council fined after 2.8 million litres of 'raw human sewage' spilled into 'spiritually significant' stream](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Council fined after 2.8 million litres of 'raw human sewage' spilled into 'spiritually significant' stream
"Multiple alarms were raised, and their being ignored had serious consequences.”
![Waikato club rugby: Suburbs roaring in 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Waikato club rugby: Suburbs roaring in 2024
United Matamata Sports look to remain unbeaten at home in the second round.
![Lotto luck for Te Aroha player](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Lotto luck for Te Aroha player
Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to Wednesday night.
![Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Truck driver speaks after fatal SH2 crash: 'I had no time to react'
The speedway legend says his leg is 'munted' and he's 'lucky' to still have his foot.
![SH2 fatal crash victim named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
SH2 fatal crash victim named
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon.
![Waikato visitor destination among world's most magical places](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Waikato visitor destination among world's most magical places
The local tourism hotspot features highly in a new international ranking.
![Waikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia headline Colts semi-finals
Top 2024 women's try scorer grateful for her Melville team and family.
![New club rugby trophy honours legacy of Waikato All Blacks greats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
New club rugby trophy honours legacy of Waikato All Blacks greats
The first match for the Clarke Family Cup took place in Morrinsville last weekend.
![Racing: Legarto has building blocks to construct solid campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Racing: Legarto has building blocks to construct solid campaign
Ken Kelso says Matamata mare has come back 'huge'.
![Passenger burned by in-flight coffee spill faces lengthy wait for Emirates’ response](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Passenger burned by in-flight coffee spill faces lengthy wait for Emirates’ response
The Morrinsville man says the airline's 60-day reply time is ridiculous.
![Waikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teams](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Waikato and Chiefs gain spots in the big teams
Ōtorohanga Sports Club's Cortez Ratima is one of five new All Blacks.
![Putāruru win Women’s Championship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Putāruru win Women’s Championship
Hamiton Old Boys and Ōtorohanga could not be split apart.
![Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors
'The cheapest part is always the purchase and then the costs set in.'
![Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.