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Good turnouts and friendly competition hailed by golfers
Find out how the Taupō district's clubs did this week.
Teen surfer rides wave of success with three in a row
The second round of this year's Billabong Grom Series at Whangamatā had a few surprises.
Two new assistants complete Chiefs Manawa coaching line-up
Waikato and Chiefs stalwart Dwayne Sweeney also named to assist Crystal Kaua.
'This is a Kangaroo court': Psychologist saw ADHD clients despite being under supervision
Gunther van der Heijden didn't turn up for the HDPT hearing.
Celtic cross discovered on ancient Kaimanawa wall near Lake Taupō
An amateur historian scraped off moss to discover a carved symbol.
Truck and car crash at Lichfield on SH1
One person is reported to have moderate injuries, the truck is partly blocking the road.
Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.
'Intense rivalry' at Waihi's biggest golf event
The annual tournament is the culmination of a busy week for the Waihī Golf Club.
Creativity 'saved my life': Waipā artists invite locals behind studio walls
The Waipā Creative Trail is set to highlight the role of art in mental wellbeing.
Graduates help combat rural vet shortage
Rural practices are not often the first choice for young vets.
Waikato-Tainui Iwi need strong leadership - Tuku Morgan
Waikato-Tainui has selected Tuku Morgan as its chair
Lotto luck for Taupō player and two Franklin punters
More Lotto luck for region as Taupō player wins.
Molly Bloom set for spell before targeting Australia
Winning has bought Molly Bloom the luxury of certainty this week.
Taupō and Tūrangi adopt a pet: Meet Ariel
Quiet, friendly kitten Ariel is looking for a new home.
DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
Strong competition for good staff means the recruitment process becomes more important.
Shirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patient
The physio also continued to treat patients even after his suspension.
Waikato Anniversary Day? Not anytime soon
Local councils say they have more important priorities than a separate holiday.
The Waikato rugby rep who gave up Gwynne Shield spot to play accordion
The Te Awamutu local then swapped his rugby boots for gumboots.
Decision on National Park Village name change still months away
Iwi and residents of National Park have a long wait ahead for a decision on a bid to have
Kiwi Olympic hopeful makes transatlantic move
A Waikato equestrian eventer has her sights set on representing NZ in Paris this year.
Why Hamilton neighbourhood is being renamed
The former dairy farm will ultimately be home for up to 20,000 residents.
New life for old art deco cinema as wedding venue
It was important for the building to remain as a space to be loved by the community.
Three-year-old trio may be rivals but also fighting for common goal
The trio are not just racing for individual glory, but to put a stamp on their crop.
'Tonne of guts': Bond shaken, stirred after breaking record
Bond aimed to hold 9-hour strong wool records for both lambs and ewes simultaneously.
Five Waikato-born players make Māori All Stars line-up
Xavier Willison and Te Maire Martin are in the men's squad - both whakapapa to Tahāroa.
Jetboats roar at Meremere again - for the last time
The Jetsprint Championship is back at Meremere after a three-year hiatus.
Community split on Telephone Rd rail crossing fix
NZTA has conducted a survey to assess possible future options for the crossing.
Documentary charts musical innovator's quiet rise
A light directorial touch allows the story of Jon Batiste to flourish.
Manu mana on show at Hamilton's Waterworld
The Hamilton heats of the Manu Champs last weekend were a success.
Lienert-Brown to co-captain Chiefs for second game in Japan
Anton Lienert-Brown and Bradley Slater will share the captaincy for game two in Japan.
Whangamatā Beach eroded by 15 metres after Cyclone Gabrielle
Matarangi Beach in the Coromandel lost 10 metres
Police investigating alleged assault at greyhound race meeting
Police called after trainer and official allegedly assaulted at greyhound racing track.
Police find body in Te Akau, Waikato
Formal identification and a post-mortem will be carried out today.