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Centenarian recalls a life well lived
A life fully lived: Ray Toomath celebrates his 100th birthday.

Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1
Drivers and locals are calling for action on SH1 at Bulli Point, but are they being heard?

Scholarship available for Tūrangi school leavers
Students in the Central Plateau region were invited to apply for the educational fund.

Walking to explore the Taupō region
Taupō's walkers have been out and about again this week.

Review: Talent and prejudice collide in 'Chevalier'
This fascinating story of the little-known rival of Mozart is visually gorgeous.

Golfers tee off in wildly varied weather conditions
Golfers take to the fairways in all kinds of weather.

Conservation Week set to go off in Taupō
The events for Conservation Week in Taupō include something for everyone.

Garden Ramble back on the radar
Katikati's best gardens feature in the 2023 Garden Ramble.

'Any information could be the key': Police rely on public in search for Marokopa family
Phillips was spotted four times last Wednesday, reinvigorating search efforts.

Learn about menopause in Te Awamutu
This event will be held at 6.30 pm Wednesday, September 6 at Rosenvale in Te Awamutu.

Win a copy of new Tongariro trout history book
An author has written a comprehensive history of fishing on the Tongariro.

What's been happening in the region this week
What's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.

Hauraki Gulf marine protection area tripled, bottom trawling banned
New protection for Auckland's 'absolute treasure'.

Rebels gang boss made at least $1m dealing drugs but loses lifestyle block, cash, cars, motorcycles
Gang leader forfeits criminal proceeds after police investigation into financial affairs.

Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt
Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.

'Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teeth
The victim was wanting to leave exercise time early. Caine Woodmass put a stop to that.

Road users and pedestrians advised to look for trains
Police are encouraging the public to take another look when crossing railways.

Bad vibe sinks Thames' 'tactical urbanism' trial
A plan to liven up the Thames CBD has proved to be widely unpopular.

Hamilton to be heaving as Warriors take on Tigers
The game at FMG Stadium Waikato is a sellout.

'Lost his moral compass': Ex-councillor struck off from practising law
Duncan Takena Stirling misappropriated $100,000 from his firm's trust account.

Defence Force called in as 'commercial explosives' found
Police received the report on Monday and alerted the NZDF.

Hamiltonians encouraged to make the Boonwalk
Charitable trust Boon Arts will soon offer walking tours to local murals.

Drones being used in search for missing fisherman in Raglan
The fisherman went missing four days ago.

Waikato Chamber of Commerce to host national conference at The Pā
Hipkins and Luxon will both speak to NZ chamber delegates.

Heartwarming collaboration between whānau and police
A Māori response after a fatal car crash has helped make police procedures more empathic.

Heirloom cloak put up for auction by Australian-based whānau sold to iwi buyer
Iwi buys cloak put on the auction block by Australian whānau,

Mentors wanted for local youth
A new mentorship programme aims to pair youngsters with understanding adults.

No-cost and low-cost Book Month events offer something to suit all readers
A wide variety of books and genres at the local authors book fair mid-month

Missing Marokopa family: Police boost numbers in Waikato for search
Phillips was spotted four times last Wednesday, reinvigorating search efforts.