Autumn date announced for Taupō Supercars round
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Prowess and Skew Wiff cross paths during track gallops at Matamata
Two of NZ’s most exciting mares got a rare glimpse of each other yesterday.
NZ runner arrested for questioning over sex assault complaint; Kenya cops 'find AK-47'
Zane Robertson was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Gang boss apologises for street attack, fresh threats made at meeting
The gang boss claimed he did his best to stop the fight escalating.
Man who killed dad now jailed for rape of sick woman: 'She was fluttering her eyes at me'
Bahadur Singh both admitted, and denied, his offending and even blamed his victim.
Lotto luck strikes across region
Four of last night’s 11 Lotto second division winning tickets were sold in the Waikato.
Ruapehu the winner of school holidays ski forecast as Aussies end disastrous season early
Skiers are heading to the slopes for the start of the September holidays. Will the snow?
Big year for Te Awamutu Sports Junior Rugby committee
Junior rugby committee member Ray Brindle to step down after 15 years.
School's successful Barbie market day
Te Awamutu College gives students a hands-on approach to understanding business ownership.
Lifestyle do-up with RV of almost $1m could sell for just $1
“There’s a fair bit of wear and tear there.”
Coromandel community meeting on gang violence gets heated
Locals were left fearful after the Rebels gang spent the weekend terrorising the town.
'They’ve been very lucky': Rescue helicopter boss after trio survive Waikato crash
Chopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.
The most-searched New Zealand place name pronunciations
Google data from the year to August shows the most-searched-for pronunciations.
Exclusion zone around rescue helicopter wreckage on Mt Pirongia
Investigation under way after chopper crashed on its way to help an injured tramper.
Coromandel gang violence over the weekend a ‘one-off’, councillor says
The assaults reported over the weekend were not a random attack, John Morrissey says.
Hipkins admits claim he made in leaders' debate was incorrect
For the first time, the men vying to be PM have gone head-to-head on television.
Postal worker's family search boosted by chance encounter with a letter
A Hamilton woman has discovered her whakapapa through an unlikely event.
Looking for Heidi: Podcast host and team comb forest for tourist's remains
Volunteers scoured an area of forest near Whangamatā for the remains of Heidi Paakkonen.
Feather mystery stumps locals from Waikato to Taranaki
A trail of feathers across Waikato has people scratching their heads for answers.
Social workers reflect on the good, the bad and the busy times
The life and work of Waikato social workers.
Siblings in their 90s celebrate older sister's big 100
100-year-old Jessie Jones celebrates with nonagenarian siblings.
Plans pitched for Leamington Domain revamp
New destination playground is a key feature of a draft masterplan proposed for Leamington.
Primary school dancers scoop national award
Students from a Taupō primary school are celebrating success on the national stage.
'Disappointing': Drivers headed to work fail breath tests
Police conducted checkpoints in Hamilton Central and Dinsdale.
Site blessing for new Hautapu substation
First step in providing new electricity infrastructure for Waipā.
'Completely lifeless': Witness shares grim details of Rebels gang attack victim
The shocking scene played out in broad daylight in the sleepy coastal town.
'It's gonna be a blast' thanks to new fireworks sponsor
One of Taupō's biggest family events is set to return after a two-year hiatus.
Te Awamutu Concerts Alive: New name to take organisation into next 50 years
Fitting 50th Anniversary Concert for Te Awamutu Music Federation.
Football: Over 35s in WaiBOP final
Te Awamutu AFC Storyteller Eatery & Bar Over 35s will play in the WaiBOP Plate final.
She's not much of a swimmer but swim club 'wouldn't exist' without her
Jan Pook isn't a swimmer, but has racked up hundreds of volunteer hours at the pool.
Tairua skatepark finally under construction
Tairua’s new skatepark is in progress, with completion expected in April 2024.
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This World War II-era tale of an abandoned child is slow-paced but captivating.