Migrants left jobless are sleeping in cars, unable to afford food
Union to hold meeting this afternoon, to update dozens of jobless migrants.
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Waikato-Tainui launches High Court action against the Government
Tuku Morgan: 'We do this to protect what has been hard-fought.'
Submissions quadruple on bid to rename National Park village as Waimarino
Iwi calling for the North Island tourist village to revert to its historical name.
'Shattered': Friends mourn woman and mother-in-law killed in Taupō crash
There has been an outpouring of grief after the pair died in a road smash.
Police shot at during pursuit to help teen avoid arrest on bail
The 18-year-old was involved in the armed robbery of two bottle stores.
'It's brilliant': Mullooly smashes record, takes shearing 'to new level'
On hand to see the effort was Amy Silcock, who held the record for just three days.
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She's done it! Shearing record broken, and she's still going
Shearer passed the milestone 40 minutes into the final two-hour run.
Hundreds of swimmers set for 'Epic' Lake Taupō event
More than 800 swimmers will dive into Lake Taupō this weekend.
Tourists in hot water after biking Tongariro Crossing
Biking is one of the activities banned at the dual world heritage site.
'Many broken hearts': Mother and daughter-in-law die in crash
The pair were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Broadlands Rd on January 5.
Peace-keeping major general honoured for 39 years of service
Major General Evan Williams has served in the New Zealand Defence Force for over 39 years.
Logger For Life claims second Group 2 title
From winning greyhound races to winning National Dog Shows.
Motorists call for urgent pothole repairs on major roads
Man's car damaged when he struck a pothole at 100km/h on State Highway 1 near Taupō.
Waka ama competitors return to Lake Karapiro for nationals
Seven days of magic at the Waka Ama Championships.
NZ's best rugby school revealed: Westlake and Southland Boys' snubbed
An Auckland school is deemed to be the best at rugby in New Zealand and third worldwide.
Health authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecast
MetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.
Police release names of pair killed in Broadlands Rd crash
Circumstances of two-vehicle crash remain under investigation.
Cathedral Cove alternatives provide coastal Coromandel experience
Alternative visitor options have been created near Cathedral Cove.
Details are important when it comes to 90-day trials
Employers are advised to know the rules around 90-day trial periods.
The Eastern kick off 2024 gigs at Kauaeranga Hall
The Eastern have played and toured with Fleetwood Mac among others.
Summer fun and road works: What's been happening in the region
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.
'Laughing stock': State highway potholes under fire
One motorist slammed the quality of some roads as being 'patches on patches'.
Dragon Leap's trainer confirms star jockey for Telegraph
It comes after the jockey rode Dragon Leap’s stablemate Waitak to a spectacular victory.
400 ewes in 8 hours - can it be done?
Mullooly needs to average over 48 sheep an hour from the start to break the record.
Farewell to the coat of arms: Tūrangi Police officer departs after 29 years
Sergeant Te Reipa Morunga is heading on to pastures new after 29 years with NZ Police.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs up and thumbs down
Find out what has amazed and annoyed the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week.
'There is something special about this club' says new Te Awamutu AFC coach
Joe Gifford has taken the reins of the 2024 men's Southern League side.
Cambridge trainer eyes broodmare glory
Andrew Forsman ponders double derby delight for Mary Shan.
Dozens of scouts catch Covid-19 at jamboree
The cases were initially reported to be in the 30s.
SPCA feeling the squeeze with peak kitten season still to come
Kitten season is triggered by warmer summer months when cats are seeking to mate.
DairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farms
Vets will soon start testing facial eczema spore counts on monitor farms.