Second Waikato councillor resigns ahead of election
First-term councillor who secured 1795 votes at the 2022 election.
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MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
'Best days of my life': NZ Forest Products Ltd workers reunite for last time
More than 260 people travelled from across New Zealand and Australia to Tokoroa.
The McKenzie motif: Why the Chiefs are playing ABs first-five at fullback again
McKenzie scored 20 of the Chiefs' 25 points in their round-one win over the Blues.
Labour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generation
It says the suggested move by the partly Government-owned companies could reduce prices.
The final reunion: Former NZ Forest Products workers set to gather
Forest workers to descend on Tokoroa from far and wide.
Health sector chaos, Hamas hostages to be released and speeding cameras are down
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Kinleith Mill will see 230 jobs cut
About 230 workers will lose their jobs at Kinleith Mill in Tokoroa. Video / Mike Scott
Confirmed: 230 workers to lose jobs as Kinleith Mill shuts paper production
Staff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.
Kinleith Mill job cuts decision looms for 230 workers
Workers were called to an open-air meeting at 8.30am in Tokoroa.
Hot air balloon festival returns to South Waikato
The balloons will also visit the Waipā District this year.
100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosis
The family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.
Tokoroa Powerball player wins $39k in Lotto draw
The winning ticket was sold at Four Square Balmoral, Tokoroa.
Winning strike: NZ Lotto players celebrate $20k windfall
A Hastings player won $20,337 in Lotto's Second Division draw.
'I’m definitely a Scrooge!' Inside the life and rise of Anna Mowbray - from country girl to billionaire
'[Ali is] such an incredible person; a big softie - he’s so open, so vulnerable, so real.'
Police name victims of fatal crash at Acacia Bay
Both victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.
Coroner rules out foul play in death of man whose body was found at a playground
VJ Tutai was likely in a low mood from drug withdrawal at the time of his death.
'Long gone': Fugitive escaped locked area outside courthouse, swimming in lake
The man swam through part of Lake Taupō in his attempt to evade police.
Watch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highway
The video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.
$0 to future millionaire: Waikato podcaster Te Kahukura Boynton's wealth goal
Her podcast idea came to light when she had '$0 to my name' as a 17-year-old.
Five arrests over $1m damage, theft in the Kinleith Forests
Several gates across the forests had been cut open to allow alleged offenders access.
One person in critical condition airlifted to hospital after water incident
One rapid response unit and one helicopter responded to the incident this afternoon.
Decisions over Kinleith Mill and Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga concludes | NZ Herald News Update
Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill closure is to be decided by the end of the month and politicians and family gather for the final day of Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga. Video / NZ Herald
SH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolled
A police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.
'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers
'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'
Santa Claus is coming to town: Christmas Parade returns to Tokoroa
The Christmas parade had to be cancelled in 2023.
Save Our Mill
A Tokoroa community event has been organised in bid to save 230 jobs. Video / Maryana Garcia
Save our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say
“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”
Shane Edwards’ death: Police going door-to-door in Tokoroa
Shane Edwards went missing on May 14, 2022. His remains were recently found.
'Emotional rollercoaster': Teen beats cancer twice in three years
'The true meaning of Christmas has become more profound for us – cancer has changed us.'
'He didn't walk there': Missing man's mother has questions after remains found on isolated farm
She is grateful 'he's not lost any more' but has few answers about how her son died.
'Unusual circumstances': Remains identified as Tokoroa man missing for two years
Police are appealing for information - 'even the smallest detail could be crucial'.
Police on the hunt for Toyota after roadworker threatened with gun
Police are seeking dashcam footage of the vehicle involved in the incident.