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Dean Taylor
Editor
Waikato

Dean Taylor is editor of the Te Awamutu Courier and Waikato Herald

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
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Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri

06 Jun 12:30 AM
Morry Thou packs a ‘Punch’
Lifestyle

Morry Thou packs a ‘Punch’

19 Jul 02:00 AM

Educator, artist and filmmaker Dr Welby Ings turns his hand to auto restoration.

Unique gallery tells region's earliest stories
Bay of Plenty Times

Unique gallery tells region's earliest stories

31 Jul 05:00 PM

The dominant display is the model of a fortified pā.

Covid 19: Top vaccination rates in region for Waipā
Bay of Plenty Times

Covid 19: Top vaccination rates in region for Waipā

20 Oct 02:22 AM

Nearly 70 per cent of Waipā's eligible population is fully vaccinated.

Tanker driver walks away from wreckage
Bay of Plenty Times

Tanker driver walks away from wreckage

20 Sep 12:15 AM

Open Country tanker rolls on remote Pirongia road, spilling milk into river.

More families enjoying dog companionship
Bay of Plenty Times

More families enjoying dog companionship

24 Aug 06:00 AM

Rising dog population enjoying lockdown walkies.

Premium
Jailed for manslaughter as a teen, he's now the future of farming
Bay of Plenty Times

Jailed for manslaughter as a teen, he's now the future of farming

14 May 12:00 AM

Skills learnt in Waikeria Prison used to turn life around for Awhenua Trophy finalist.

Buyers rate Westend Autos the best
Bay of Plenty Times

Buyers rate Westend Autos the best

12 May 11:00 PM

Bulsara brothers' goal of auto dealership perfection recognised by buyers.

Motorcycle Club centenary will be worth the wait
Bay of Plenty Times

Motorcycle Club centenary will be worth the wait

24 Mar 03:00 AM

Championship historic racers readied for Hamilton Motorcycle Club centenary.

Premium
Finn-fan looks back at 40+ years of a musical dynasty
Lifestyle

Finn-fan looks back at 40+ years of a musical dynasty

10 Aug 11:40 PM

Te Awamutu Courier editor nostalgic over 40th anniversary of True Colours album.

Primary ITO recognition confirmed by Minister
Bay of Plenty Times

Primary ITO recognition confirmed by Minister

08 Jul 09:31 PM

Primary ITO has received the Minister of Education's seal of approval.

Mighty machines flex their muscles
Bay of Plenty Times

Mighty machines flex their muscles

08 Jul 09:22 PM

Weather, location and advertising brought out a great crowd to the Central Tractor Pull.

Making art with just No.8 wire
Bay of Plenty Times

Making art with just No.8 wire

18 Apr 12:48 AM

The 2019 Fieldays No.8 Wire Art Award will be hotly contested with two past winners.

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