Injured climber rescued in twilight operation
The climber suffered a head injury at Taupō's Kawakawa Bay.
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Reel deal: Kāwhia Boating & Angling Club lands national honour
The Waikato club has received a national honour.
Waikato news in brief: Toilet vandalism, Māori wards, Pink Walk
What's been happening in the region this week.
Woman hit by truck in Te Awamutu dies
Te Awamutu's main street closed after woman dies in traffic incident.
Coalition of Māori leaders reject Te Pāti Māori demand
Māori Party copping criticism over calls to expel Israeli ambassador.
Racing: Fillies bang on for Soliloquy
Stephen Autridge believes he has his quartet of fillies bang on.
Recipe for Halloween: Try a spiced twist on a pumpkin classic
Try this twist on a classic to channel a traditional American dish.
Te Awamutu rodders shine at national show
Locals take lessons and awards from national show hosted by Egmont Rod & Custom Club.
Susan Devoy to inspire future sports stars
Dame Susan Devoy is this year's guest speaker at the Cornerstone Trust Luncheon.
National Street Rod Association show off for charity
Waikato public shows support for National Street Rod Association display.
Pedestrian dies in Te Awamutu after being struck by car
The road is expected to be closed for several hours.
Car racers: Vehicle ban proposed for Waikato trouble spots
Council proposes a light motor vehicle prohibition under its Public Places Bylaw.
Horse racing: Fans get more coverage and new pop-up channel
New Zealand racing fans are in for more comprehensive coverage of major meetings.
Whitianga Buffalo Beach Airshow a hit on Labour Weekend
World War II-era Harvard’s roared across the sky,
Watch: Coromandel’s SH25a bridge taking shape
In total the steel girders will support 1560 tonnes of concrete and asphalt
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says Māori voters had a 'negative experience'
Te Pāti Māori says voting was 'unpleasant' for some Māori, Electoral Commission disagrees.
Nine candidates to contest Port Waikato by-election
Several parties have decided not to contest the Port Waikato by-election.
Rare sighting of Hector's dolphins in Firth of Thames
It’s just the third time in 60 years the species has been spotted in the Firth of Thames.
Three Whangamatā students selected for ISA Junior World Surf Games
Whangamatā Area School students Lola Groube, Leia Millar and Pia Rogers were named.
Graffiato brightens up Taupō over Labour Weekend
Graffiato returned to Taupō this Labour Weekend, bringing ten new artworks to the town.
Home and gardens on show for annual ramble
Only two weeks are left until the Altrusa Home and Garden Ramble.
Beach town cottage for sale for first time in more than a century
Property is one of Whitianga's oldest.
Andrews joins Track Champions League
Series has been designed to reinvigorate track cycling, creating an innovative format.
'Wise owl' of Waikato local government dies
Hugh Vercoe's service to the community included 15 years as Matamata-Piako mayor.
Andrews wins keirin final
Impressive run on world stage continues for 23-year-old champion Ellesse Andrews.
Doctors quintet brings Brahms rehearsal to Taupō
Five doctors are putting on a live rehearsal to fundraise for Lake Taupō Hospice.
Taupō and Tūrangi thumbs up and thumbs down
What's elated and exasperated the people of Taupō and Tūrangi this week? Find out here.
What’s on in Coromandel
Bigger, better, brighter and louder...that’s the plan for Whangamata Christmas Carols 2023
Waikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending October 20
Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, October 20.
Graffiato Taupō 2023
2023 marked Graffiato's tenth year, with ten contributing artists creating murals in Taupō's CBD over Labour Weekend.
Taupō and Tūrangi adopt a pet: Meet Lennie the dog
Meet Lennie, a playful dog with a lot of love to give.
Off-grid home with nocturnal neighbours for sale
Imagine having Kiwis in your backyard.
TikTok star's love letter to Te Awamutu
Heta encourages actors to "be the most authentic you can and have fun doing it".