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What's been happening in Waikato from new holiday programmes to new EV charging stations.
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Walking, cycling and public transport just got a little easier in Cambridge
Improvements will create seamless link between new developments and rest of Cambridge.
Arohena Rural Women turns 85
Many extraordinary members have been part of Arohena Rural Women since its 1938 inception.
Kiwi Pies returns from the ashes - fans snap them up
Eight months on, Kiwi Pies is back and thriving thanks to the local community.
Body of missing man found by Search and Rescue
The body of a man who went missing in the Mt Pirongia area near Te Awamutu has been found.
Police seek information following fatal Waikato crash
Information is sought on the driving of two vehicles prior to a fatal crash on Sunday.
Minister asked to step in over proposed rubbish burning plant
A waste-to-energy plant near Te Awamutu received a record number of submissions.
New trail encourages people to discover their creative side
Getting in touch with one's creative side has health benefits too.
Big windfall for Waikato tertiary students
Nearly $3.9 million has been awarded since the annual scholarships in 1993.
Waikato amongst the top regions for tourism spending
Waikato is in the top areas in New Zealand where visitors spend their money.
Man reported missing on North Shore found dead
Police said this morning his body was discovered by a member of Search and Rescue.
Food forest fiends spoil free fruit initiative
Unappetising behaviour has spoiled fruit bound for the community.
Book takes lovers of old buildings down memory lane
A Bricks & Mortar Legacy: Stories of Commercial Buildings in Te Awamutu 1890 – 1957.
Waipā staff recognised for emergency management response
Mayor Susan O’Regan also thanked the trio on behalf of the Waipā district.
Te Awamutu Countdown re-opens as Woolworths after $6.2m upgrade
Te Awamutu residents get supermarket back after three-month refurbishment.
'Over-parent': Mum's excuse for shooting at police to help ram-raiding kids escape
The woman says her offending was driven by her methamphetamine addiction.
Junior girls' rugby pilot
Sport Waikato and Waikato Rugby supporting programme to increase girls' rugby numbers.
Police appeal for help to find missing 24yo
Devon Jackson-Budgen was reported missing by family on November 21.
Pirongia women rise to the rugby challenge
Plenty of interest in women's rugby for rural Waipā club with rich history.
Te Awamutu pitches itself as an easy base for great holidays
Te Awamutu is making a bid for a bigger slice of the tourism market.
Residents asked to conserve water as hot summer looms
Water use has been increasing on hot, fine days and is expected to increase further.
Counterfeit cash being used across the Waikato
Seven locations in the Waikato have received counterfeit notes in the last two months.
Reflecting on an All Blacks career that almost was
Although Quarrie retired from rugby at 28, he had many great experiences.
Global media reach from the comfort of Waipa Library
Waipā library users will now have access to a new free digital database.
Sisters' sweet gesture a windfall for Starship
Great Aunty Chris' cookies go a long way toward helping sick children.
Toy library gets a much-needed refresh
The outdated paint at Te Awamutu Community Toy Library has been refreshed.
More dog exercise areas and new rules come into effect
The Waipa community will have access to six new off-leash dog exercise areas.
Skate ramps to get an artistic makeover to deter taggers
The skatepark has quickly become a well-loved asset in the community.
Waikato farmers swap tractors for surfboards
The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.
Kākāpō sent to live on an island after 'parachute' escape attempts
Three birds have been sent back to a southern island after escape attempts.
Wheelchair Wagon still on a roll 40 years later
A pressing need in the community has been met by dedicated volunteers since 1983.
Motocross: Yeoman and Parkes lead way
Te Awamutu’s Nixon Parkes dominated the 90-minute junior grade race.
One family adds 25,000 plants to ecological corridor
Beautifying the Mangapiko Stream will enhance its mana.
Motorists to get parking ticket 'surprise' sooner
New parking ticket technology means no surprise in the mail.