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Rain, records and raffles for golfers
Find out how Taupō and Tūrangi's golfers got on this week.
Taupō Weather with Bevan Choat: Cool, dry February
There were seven rainy days for Taupō in February.
Dutch elm disease reported in Waipā District
The first case of Dutch elm disease was reported in the Waipā District last week. Video / Dean Taylor
Royal New Zealand Ballet to visit Waikato
Tutus on Tour brings ballet to smaller New Zealand theatres.
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
The annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.
Homicide investigation continues on Ohautira Rd
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or take an alternative route.
'Through the roof': Power pole crashes into Hamilton home
Police were called after a car hit the pole, causing it to topple on to the house.
Hamilton pilot becomes city's newest police officer
Constable Dominic Rogerson just started his first week of work for the Police.
Boy with 'crippling disability' denied rehab after five-hour brain surgery
'We just do not have enough facilities for the kids in our country,' his mum says.
Beach town shock as empty section sells for $2.2m after buyer ups their bid by whopping $1m
Land-banking is happening in the Coromandel’s most expensive holiday town.
‘Get lost you...': Drunk man unleashes tirade of racial abuse on church staff
Craig Murray was 'severely intoxicated' at the time he abused church staff.
Waikato Chamber of Commerce expands to South Waikato
Chamber CEO said there was lots of interest from local business owners for connections.
Police station hours reduced in Whangamatā
Police reduce office hours to cope with staff illness.
Slip repairs across Coromandel Peninsula delays traffic
NZTA said from mid-March, traffic management would be in place at up to 10 locations.
'We don't always get it right': IPCA finds police wrongfully arrested, used force on man with facial tattoos
Officers 'wrestled' the man to the ground, put him in a headlock and pepper-sprayed him.
Recipe: Tangy, sweet salad brings back summer
Make the most of the remaining sunshine with this tangy salad.
Sister has brother evicted from Taupō home to enable sale
Sibling had taken out an ANZ mortgage over the parents' home to invest in a business.
Homicide investigation launched, area cordoned off after man found dead on Raglan road
Area searches where the man was found are under way.
Positivity shines in Taupō and Tūrangi
Find out what's pleased and puzzled the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
Pāuanui surfer makes a splash at NZ Women’s Surf Festival
Pauanui girl sets record for youngest winner.
Rees and West battle in North Waikato Superbike finale
Mitch Rees ready to give the superbike title "another crack" next season.
Review: Box of Birds a cute show for littlies
Birdlife Productions brought their show Box of Birds to the Hamilton Arts Festival.
Swimmers tackle Across the Lake challenge
The swim returned to Taupō after a three-year hiatus.
A course to rule them all: Hobbiton Halfling Marathon to be a sellout
Participants will get to see some locations never-before accessed by the general public.
Storm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits Greymouth
Much of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.
Waikato para-athletes to visit local schools
Three local champions are taking part in a Paralympics New Zealand education programme.
Highway closed after crash involving truck
Police were called to the crash about 11.44am.
Taupō police: Theft and assault not making for personal bests
In the lead-up to Ironman, not everyone has been aiming for a personal best.
Private David Stewart’s bravery warrants medal ‘upgrade’ - Act defence spokesperson
'The reason he died was because of selfless, courageous actions in keeping others alive.'
Thames-Coromandel Connector bus service extended
The free service started on December 18.
Chiefs have man sent off in win over Brumbies
The Chiefs finished a player down after Jared Proffit was sent off.
Doco and drama combine for Einstein story
Docudrama explores Einstein's little-known English hideout.