Te Awamutu news
Tired teen was doing up to 176km/h in crash that killed mate
Thomas Henry May had been drinking at a pub and was heading to Hamilton when he crashed.
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki facing family heartbreak
The church leader shared details online amid a week of increased attention.
Search resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near Cambridge
At this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.
Steve Braunias: A death at Christmas
What it's like to lose a family member at the happiest time of the year.
‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the run
The 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.
Waikato Herald News
Number of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency says
In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.
Main Desert Rd detour down to one lane due to 'urgent' work
Motorists using SH49 are asked to expect delays.
Revealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a row
The region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.
Up and Under: Kiwi Searancke - a rugby legend in Waikato and beyond
From player to coach, Searancke's impact on rugby spans decades, generations and countrie.
Prisoner who made dramatic escape from hospital recaptured – police
Video footage showed shirtless man sliding several storeys down pipe before running away.
OneRoof property news
Liquidation sale: Crumbling South Island estate with dark past sells for $3.2m
Troubled property finally finds a buyer.
Sold in a day: Kiwi expat snaps up Auckland mansion for more than $12m after flying visit
The buyer has lived in Europe for the last 30 years and didn't know the city that well.
Tony Alexander: What Adrian Orr’s shock resignation means for homeowners and interest rates
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor is calling it quits after seven years.
Rural News
Number of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency says
In New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.
Why is New Zealand garlic so expensive?
Why does a head of home-grown garlic cost an arm and a leg, compared to imported garlic?
The Country: How Trump's tariffs could affect Kiwi farmers
Todd McClay, Kate Acland, Chris Russell, Steve Hollander, and Warwick Catto.
More from Te Awamutu Courier
Shark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbour
DoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.
The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
Serious crash closes SH3 in Te Awamutu, eight injured
Motorists are advised to follow diversions and expect delays.
Young Kiwi golfer aims for US success with 2025 tournament tour
Blake Novak will compete in US tournaments in 2025, showcasing Kiwi talent globally.
Golfer clocks up 100 rounds of golf with scores under his own age
Stuart Reid, 79, wins 2024 shoot-out, scores under age 100+ times; aims for more.
Te Awamutu boys' volleyball team wins Waikato junior title in thriller
Coach Mahonri Sunnex: 'We made it work and won the division championship.'
Cornerstone Trust a pillar for young athletes
Resilience key to success for Olympic rower Emma Twigg.