Dad of 12 says ‘it’s a miracle we all escaped’ burning Tokoroa home
Nooroa Paora thanks God for smoke alarms and for protecting his tamariki.
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Cheol Min Hong drove at such speed to the woman's home he got a speeding ticket.
Officer justified in punching teen in face as he reached for hidden bong
'It was his favourite bong, and he did not want it to be taken by police.'
'Sick of men attacking her': Murderer appeals life sentence for shooting
Moetū Kaitai was high when she fatally shot Kalvin Kana after a confrontation.
Person critical after crash at Tokoroa event
Emergency services rushed to scene after 3pm today.
South Waikato locals spread the word that they love living in the district
New signs show Tokoroa, Putāruru, Tīrau, and Arapuni in a new light.
'Nice little wobble': Magnitude 5.4 quake near Tokoroa rattles North Island
The quake hit at 6.07pm, 20km southeast of Tokoroa, and was felt as far as Christchurch.
One dead after car crashes into power pole in Waikato
Investigators are still looking into the cause of the early morning crash.
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Community stalwarts want to spark disadvantaged kids to find their purpose
Graeme Mead and Carl Haa launch holiday programme to get kids back on the right path.
South Waikato to receive its first Māori mayor
Despite the achievement, both candidates want to focus on what they bring to council.
'Serious neglect' of greyhound given human antibiotics leads to death
A greyhound owner says he should have sought the correct treatment by a vet for his dog.
House left 'splattered in blood' after fight, police apologise for response
The home owner said two people were allegedly fighting "right up against the windows".
Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill
At least 12 fire trucks responded.
Missing man acting 'normal' day before he 'vanished'
Shane Edwards 'vanished' from his Tokoroa home on May 14 and has not been seen since.
'We love him and we just want him home': Partner of man missing a month speaks out
Shane Edwards has been missing for a month and has not used his phone or bank account.
One minute the dad of four was doing dishes. Then, he 'vanished'
The disappearance of Shane Edwards, 42, a month ago has his family and police stumped.
Driver dies after car hits house
Police were notified around 2.20pm after the car crashed into a house.
Waikato celebrates Matariki with 100-plus events
Matariki Ki Waikato brings theatre, concerts and more to the region for Maori New Year
'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crash
The 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.
Serious crash closes State Highway 1 in Tokoroa, Waikato
Emergency services were called to the scene around 4.10pm.
Gas main rupture: Evacuated Tokoroa residents allowed to return to their homes
People are being advised to avoid the area.
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With twisting waters, bridges, lakes, and dams, adventure awaits on the Waikato River.
Have you been here? Today's Covid locations of interest
Some linked locations are in Tokoroa, Matamata, Bethlehem, Hamilton and Mt Maunganui.
Spill at Kinleith Mill causes horrible stink in Tokoroa
One resident said he woke to a very nauseating smell.
Early morning visit: Two Tokoroa bakeries locations of interest
Two Tokoroa bakeries are locations of interest after a person who tested positive visited.
Delta outbreak: 109 cases - new infections in Northland, Waikato; Auckland vaccine rate latest
There are 35 people in hospital around the country.
Repeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of community
Ismael Mitai has been sentenced to jail after causing the death of a New Plymouth man.
Fire crews called to suspicious blaze in Tokoroa
A fire at a commercial building in Tokoroa last night is being treated as suspicious.
Drunk and drugged driver jailed for man's death
Dods was drunk-driving, on drugs and going the wrong way on the Tauranga Eastern Link.
Crash details revealed: How a family of seven and a woman were killed
Three adults and five children were killed in the horror crash in April 2019.
People injured in Tokoroa plane crash still in hospital
The pair were taken to Waikato Hospital after their plane crashed.