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Former Mongrel Mob senior leader jailed for meth ring kingpin role
Mark Griffiths was a senior Waikato Mongrel Mob leader at the time of his offending.

Waitomo Group: Waikato FPC to host Auckland Storm at FMG Stadium
Waikato FPC scraped through to the semifinal with a two-point lead.

Arrests made following alleged attempted robbery in Taupō
Police have arrested four men, four weeks after an alleged aggravated robbery in Taupō.

SH25A piles driven in at bridge site
Contractors are working over a 20-hour-a-day cycle on the project.

Ingrid Cree and Ben Gatting take out 2023 Hawke’s Bay Marathon titles
Fast, flat and beautiful running highlights this year’s Hawke’s Bay Marathon.

Early intervention could prevent up to 80 per cent of eye health problems
A Taupō woman is urging people to get their eyes checked.

Months on from summer storms, how is the Coromandel faring?
This was going to be the summer of recovery, it wasn’t, and it won’t be next year either.

'Culturally expressive' headstones: Hamilton cemetery rules in spotlight
The proposed changes would allow headstones to be made of materials like wood.

University win 13th consecutive Hamilton Premier indoor netball title
But Nottingham Castle Rangers proved worthy foes, pushing the champs all the way.

Hauraki Coromandel Sports results: Swamp Foxes win third straight
The visitors came away with a 30-22 victory, their third consecutive win..

Santa's coming: Get planning for Te Awamutu Christmas Parade
Te Awamutu Rotary Club urges residents, clubs and business to plan their Christmas float.

Sublime With Rome announce 7 huge New Zealand shows
If you weren't already counting down to summer, you will be now.

Four weeks of detours for Waikato Expressway resealing
Four weeks of disruptions for resealing on Waikato Expressway.

'Fresh meat': Could roller derby be for you?
Dust off your roller skates and give roller derby a go in early September.

Six injured in crash on SH3 in Waikato
Police responded to the crash on State Highway 3 near Troopers Road, Te Mapara at 3.45pm.

Lotto: Waikato, Whangamatā players in the money
Region has both First Divsion and Second Division winners.

Deadly weekend on the roads: Four killed and six injured in weekend crashes
One dead in Christchurch and crashes in Ohakune, Abel Tasman National Park and Lake Ohia.

'Total shock': Waikato man's mother accidentally cremated before funeral
'I cremated your mother today by mistake'.

Opinion: Time to focus on nutrient management
Opinion: Ensuring our farming systems efficiently cycle nutrients is an ongoing challenge.

Two dead and two injured in Waikato crash
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, as traffic detours are still in place.

Waikato's top eateries face off in local hospo awards
The finalists for this year’s Waikato Hospitality Awards are out.

Uncharted territory for trainer with two superstars at Te Rapa
Paul Nelson has two stellar horses running for the second time in four days.

'Better than cocaine', say all-seasons lake dippers
Swimmers love nothing better than a refreshing plunge in the coolest months.

Waikato beauty queen sets sights on vintage title
Hollie Henderson, aka Miss Polly Rose, is ready hoping to secure yet another pinup title.

Coming up roses in the Rosetown
New roses for Te Awamutu Rose Gardens in time for the new season.

'Hamilton is booming': MP signs off
Hamilton-based National List MP David Bennett gives his valedictory speech.

'Hauora is the goal': Gym changes hands
Four new owners bring plenty of experience and want to create safe space for community.

'Unfunded mandate': Council seeking fluoride exemption
Ministry of Health has directed the council to fluoridate two of its eight water supplies.