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Hikuai to Opoutere – periods of road closure on Wednesday
Geotech drill rigs gathering info to help plan permanent fix.
Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge ahead for Te Awamutu team
Te Awamutu firefighters continue longstanding support of Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ.
Kidney Health NZ talks up organ donations
One donor has the potential to help up to ten people waiting for organ transplant.
Heavy-metal showdown fires up at Central Districts Field Days
Four-time Waikato champion prepares for a series of epic and enthralling challenges.
Artists affected by Cyclone Gabrielle given more time to enter Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award
Organisers extend the entry deadline due to cyclone disruption.
Excavator champions to decide on best in New Zealand at Feilding finals
Te Awamutu excavator driver Mike Bowe taking on New Zealand's best.
Ōhaupō win pre-season clash
Co-captain leads from the front as Ōhaupō take on Thames Valley counterparts.
Waipā's cemeteries set to become more diverse
The cemeteries are in need of future-proofing since a lot are set to be full by 2048.
Tokoroa dairy plant set to specialise production
The OFI plant received an investment to produce specialised protein ingredients.
Boost for fund to reduce waste
Waipā allocated an extra $10,000 to invest in projects and ideas to reduce waste.
Medieval Fair returns to Hamilton Gardens
Funds raised will go towards development of the Medieval Garden at the municipal gardens.
Woman arrested after ramming police vehicle
26-year-old woman arrested near Te Awamutu after allegedly ramming a Police car.
School kids step up for cyclone relief
Ōhaupō School students working hard to fundraise post Cyclone Gabrielle.
Further biodiversity and environmental protection work needed in Gulf Plan
Fisheries plan needs to consider impacts of climate change, says regional council.
SH25 Hikuai to Opoutere mostly closed Friday, open over the weekend
Whangamata Area School bus will be escorted through the road works.
Cyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roads
Some roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.
Hamilton hyped for full-on weekend of rugby
Gallagher Chiefs and Chiefs Manawa kick off the first home games of the season.
'So lucky to be alive': Woman escapes burning home, man appears in court
Police said a 36-year-old male faces five charges relating to the incident.
Altrusa bake and share a cake
Families share stories and cupcakes for Dr Seuss birthday at Te Awamutu Library.
Weekend of motorbikes, adrenaline and speed at Hampton Downs MotoFest
The fourth MotoFest drew in people from all over New Zealand.
Alwyn Poole: The case for no one under 17 playing first XV rugby
OPINION: Educator Alwyn Poole speaks his mind about a troubling concern in school sports.
Waikato Rescue Helicopter acknowledges wāhine for International Women’s Day
Jennifer is one of the numerous strong wāhine saving lives on the rescue helicopter.
Road will close again Thursday as crews work to fix Coromandel washout.
Convoys allowed through for short periods today to relieve pressure on community.
Hamilton and Tauranga councils claim local govt review timid and out of sync
Review report needs to seize the opportunity to redefine local government.
Heritage month opens with stories from the dead
Genealogy group share findings from historic St John's Church graveyard.
Waipā leadership mentee wants to empower others
Maude Rewha of Te Awamutu College has been chosen for the Tuia Leadership Programme.
No bullying or assaults before prisoner took own life, Coroner rules
The Colombian national had been in New Zealand four years when he was charged.
Pirongia farmer heading to grand final for second chance
Family continue battle for Young Farmer supremacy.
Covid booster not to blame for fatal heart attack - but St John apologises for 111 delay
Nurse had no history of heart problems before she died.
Tui & Tama Eco Expo to mark new era for Te Awamutu Museum
Museum opens in temporary space as education and research centre.
Popular Frankton Thunder event back after two years
Cars of all kinds will be on show, including Scott Dixon's red racer.