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SH1 roadworks: New turnaround on Cambridge-Piarere highway
Construction of the turnaround bay is set to start the week of Monday, September 11.
New fire truck crashes on delivery trip to Bay of Plenty station
A brand new fire water pump truck rolled and crashed in the Waikato this morning.
Chilly bin-sized rocks fall at famous landmark as visitors ignore warnings
Tracks to the famous landmark had closed and would remain closed over summer.
Council and teen influencer behind voting push for 18-year-olds
Māori Council and ‘Māori Millionaire’ inspire rangatahi to register to vote.
Hamilton girl to run on to French rugby pitches as Defender of Tomorrow
Quinn Thorby, 11, will fly to the Rugby World Cup in France.
Ex-Hamilton rugby players' roles in Fiji's big win
Former Waikato-based duo help lead Fiji to historic victory pre-Rugby World Cup 2023.
'Strong support' for Te Huia
After four week interruption, the Te Huia service into central Auckland recently resumed.
Waikato youngsters to shine in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr
NYT's Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr features 50 young, talented Waikato youngsters.
Willie Jackson confident of winning five Māori seats - but other two will be close
Labour's Māori strategist on their chances in the seven Māori seats.
Blazin’ master set to light up big night of group racing at Cambridge
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Disruption caused by Waikeria prison riots to continue for two years
The $50 million disaster stretched six days and resulted in 17 inmates charged.
'I lost my moral compass': Mexican cartel cocaine kingpin jailed
Tangaroa Demant went from exporting crayfish to importing cocaine.
One dead in Waikato crash
Police said one other person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.
Schools rugby: Te Awamutu draw with Rototuna
Te Awamutu College have last match before Northern Region Tournament in Pukekohe.
Trampers rescued from Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The pair were on the third day of a hike.
Win and draw for Te Awamutu AFC
The Under-23 side played their last home game of 2023 and head to Hamilton this week.
'Brothers in life and death': Te Aroha crash victims were close friends
'They didn’t deserve to die and everyone is beyond devastated'.
From chainsaw sculptures to sunsets: Now Merv's moving on
Caregiver, confidante and cameraman Merv Richdale is moving on.
Winning formula for learning about money
Taupō Budget House has found a fun new way to teach young people about money.
Thousands in donations handed out by Lions Club
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Businessman third person killed in crash that killed couple
A 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.
Dress for Success Hamilton chalks up success
New retail store also offers good quality clothing.
Taupō readers have their say in the Thumbs Up - Thumbs Down
Taupō's residents weigh in on the good and bad from the week.
‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injured
The couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.
Chocolate box views for Taupō's walkers
Taupō's walking groups report on their winter sun tramps this week.
Whangamatā half marathon back on track after 3-year break
The September 23 event includes new courses and a seaside start/finish at Williamson Park.
Emery’s devastating diagnosis of a rare genetic neurological disorder
Gene therapy has potential to treat or reverse several aspects of Rett syndrome.
Country schoolgirls' visionary idea tops regional science fair
A country school has taken out awards in every category of the Niwa Waikato Science Fair.
'Biggest-ever' AIMS Games to descend on Tauranga
This year also welcomes back international schools from the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Samoa.
Bliss balls without the bother
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Jobs on offer for General Election
Taranaki-King Country electorate needs more workers for general election.