Colin retiring, not out
Colin Thorsen hanging up pen after 45 years at Te Awamutu Courier.
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Cherished uncle namesake never knew
Life cut short for son, brother, husband of less than a year.
NZTA gives rail service start-up tick
$92.37 million announced to get rail going between Hamilton and Auckland.
Funding for kōkako project
Funding to ensure viability of kōkako translocated to Mt Pirongia.
Te Awamutu band rotunda staying put in Victoria Park
The decision was unanimously made by council's Finance and Corporate Committee on Tuesday.
Kākāpō could soon be introduced to Maungatautari
The endangered bird be introduced if a new fence testing project is successful.
Boost for Special Olympics Te Awamutu team
Team can travel together in comfort after generous donation.
Small town, big dreams: Te Awamutu's Walk of Fame
In a new series the Te Awamutu Courier looks at the stories behind the town's Walk of Fame
No sinking lid plans for pokies in Waipā
The decision was made at a Waipā District Council committee meeting.
Te Awamutu Paper Plus wins store of the year award
Te Awamutu Paper Plus owner Murray Green said he was "stunned" to receive the award.
Say cheese: CCTV cameras installed in Te Awamutu
It is part of a push by Waipā District Council to make the district a safer place.
Lifesaving move in Pirongia sees AED donated to Four Square
Organisers of the village's monthly market have been raising funds to purchase the device.
Dumped rubbish a nightmare for Te Awamutu charity shop
The problem affects many Te Awamutu charity stores.
Kihikihi festival to celebrate ukuleles
Kihikihi is set to come alive with concerts, workshops and busking.
Wearable arts a family affair for Waikato designers
Lisa Vanin, Sacha Mail and Jenny Jack are World of Wearable Art finalists.
The making of a superstar: Meet Laura Langman's mum
Christine Langman recalls the early signs her daughter Laura would be a success.
Te Awamutu: Flare up over neon sign
Te Awamutu eatery forbidden to switch on beloved neon sign.
Zigzag road markings raise questions in Te Awamutu
The lines highlight the pedestrian side islands and crossing points.
Vodafone lease up for renewal in Te Awamutu
At least two cellphone towers could be constructed, depending on if a lease is renewed.
Why the Rugby World Cup is driving push for new cell towers
Spark confirms new sites being built to help meet demand from this year's big event.
Helping new mums do their best for baby
Mum-to-mum partnership connects new mums with a local woman who will support them.
Te Awamutu initiative helps new mums thrive
Kaiāwhina connects mums with a woman who will support them in their postnatal journey.
Moon landing: Te Awamutu's claim to fame
It's 50 years since the Courier reported the moon landing. Was it the first to do so?
Village residents fight plans for Spark cell tower
Pirongia locals at odds over plans for cell tower in village.
Te Awamutu Boxing Academy gearing up to open
The academy has secured a building on Rickit Rd and is gearing up to open next month.
Improving animal lives through diet and grazing
Researchers study better diets and grazing environments for cattle, sheep and deer.
Pirongia's history far more explosive than we thought
As a boy he gazed in awe at Pirongia. Now his work is the key to uncovering its secrets.
Teaching New Zealand Land Wars connects students to land and tīpuna
For the last 15 years Janene Allison has told the stories of the Land Wars to students.
Te Awamutu: Time to clean up 'dog's breakfast' carpark
Changes are in the pipeline for the carpark in The Warehouse Complex.