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![Tokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole board](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tokoroa teacher killer 'happy to die' in prison as he goes before parole board
The man who killed Tokoroa teacher Lois Dear has applied for parole for the first time.
![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.
![Crews battle 'well involved' house fire in Tokoroa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Crews battle 'well involved' house fire in Tokoroa
Fire and Emergency NZ was called just after 5am.
![Rugby talent selected for University of Waikato Chiefs Under-18 camp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Rugby talent selected for University of Waikato Chiefs Under-18 camp
The camp also acts as a trial for players to earn New Zealand Schools team selection.
![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.
![Former Waikato man joins Los Pumas coaching staff](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Former Waikato man joins Los Pumas coaching staff
Kenny Lynn joins Martin Bogado with Argentina squad.
![James Meager and Tamatha Paul discuss what it’s like being a Māori MP in 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
James Meager and Tamatha Paul discuss what it’s like being a Māori MP in 2024
A National MP and a Green MP outline why it's tough being Māori in Parliament.
![Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two
Hamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.
![Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
Young leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.
!['We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'We want Tino Rangatiratanga over our lives': Waikato joins nationwide protest
Hundreds gathered in Hamilton at 7.15am.
![Police urge vigilance after spike in vehicle crime and burglaries in Tokoroa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Police urge vigilance after spike in vehicle crime and burglaries in Tokoroa
The majority of crimes occurred the night of May 26 in the northern streets of Tokoroa.
![Waikato Club Rugby weekend a success for Hamilton Marist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Waikato Club Rugby weekend a success for Hamilton Marist
Former Manawatū and Waikato winger Newton Tudreu was a standout for Hamilton Marist.
![One person seriously injured in truck and car crash on SH30](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
One person seriously injured in truck and car crash on SH30
There are reports of injuries.
![NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives
Winter means potholes and flooding are the big issues for motorists.
![Sean Maitland's long rugby career comes to a close](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sean Maitland's long rugby career comes to a close
The former Hamilton Boys' student retires after an illustrious rugby career.
![Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
![Business amps up in South Waikato as new co-working space opens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Business amps up in South Waikato as new co-working space opens
Early learning provider Central Kids is Level 1's first tenant.
![Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Waikato club rugby: Pirongia upset unbeaten Hamilton Marist
Kio Kio United got their first win of the season when they hosted Leamington.
![New Waipā council chief appointed to replace long-serving incumbent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
New Waipā council chief appointed to replace long-serving incumbent
New WDC chief executive has significant local body and governance experience.
![New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
New Waikato Rugby chief executive wants to build on 'rich legacy'
The board received over 40 applications from New Zealand and Australia.
![South Waikato business park on track for 2025 opening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
South Waikato business park on track for 2025 opening
Maraetai Road Intermodal Business Park has been in the works since 2018.